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Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department seeks to preserve and enhance the quality of life that our residents enjoy by providing quality recreational facilities and opportunities regardless of age, race, sex, wealth and ability.
Responsibilities
The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the following:
- Anacortes Community Forest Lands
- Conservation Easement Program (PDF)
- Depot Arts and Community Center Management
- Field scheduling
- Grand View Cemetery
- Grounds at City owned facilities
- Maintenance of all parks
- Operation of recreation programs
- Park planning and development
- Senior Activity Center Management
- Tree Keeper Fund (PDF)
- Washington Park
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A Town 2018 Fall Edition
The A Town is our Town brochure includes Anacortes Briefings, Recreation Programs and Community Programs. Sign ups for Parks and Recreation classes will start on Monday, August 20, 2018 - online at anacorteswa.gov A Town Fall 2018 -
OPEN STREETS AND BUSKERFEST - AUGUST 26
Open Streets Anacortes will happen on Sunday, August 26 where residents are invited to bike, stroll, skate, run and walk through the downtown streets. Buskers will fill the downtown area during the 3rd Annual Buskerfest. Read on... -
Storvik Park Spray Pad
Spray pad is open everyday 11am-6pm. We will post signs at Park if we need to close for cleaning or maintenance. We will keep the pad on thru Labor day weekend.
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Neighborhoods Video
Anacortes is the focus of a Comcast “Neighborhoods” video that features Mayor Laurie Gere, Park Director Gary Robinson, Museum Education Coordinator Bret Lunsford and local Store owner Frank Michaud. A special thank you to Sabrina Register for highlighting the beauty and diverse options of the area.