Activities
| Trails | Water Activities | Other |
• 1.9 mi. Hiking Trails
| • Boating (saltwater)
• Diving
• Fishing (saltwater)
| • Bird Watching
• 1 Horseshoe pit
• Mountain Biking
• 1 Volleyball Field
• Wildlife Viewing
|
A volleyball net doubles as a badminton net. Horseshoe players must supply their own horseshoes. The beach is closed for shellfish harvesting.
A recreational license is required for fishing at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife website. |
Events
Free days at state parks: Visit Washington state parks for free. The Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park on ten designated free days in 2013.
The 2013 State Parks free days are as follows:
Jan. 21 – In honor of Martin Luther King Day
March 30 – In honor of Washington State Parks' 100th birthday on March 19
April 27 and 28 – National Parks Week
June 1 – National Trails Day
June 8 and 9 – National Get Outdoors Day and Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing weekend
Aug. 4 – Peak season free day
Sept. 28 – National Public Lands Day
Nov. 9 through 11 – Veteran's Day weekend
Please note: A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife during State Parks free days. For more information, please visit
www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
| Events |
| Date/time | Event description | State Park |
| May 26 |
Battery Mitchell Guided Tour: Take a journey back in time on a park ranger-guided tour of Manchester State Park's Battery Mitchell. Additional battery tours are offered July 6 and Aug. 31.
|
Manchester
(360) 871-4065 |
May 26
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Sea Life Touch Tanks: Get your hands wet by exploring touch tanks with beach naturalist from Harbor WildWatch. Touch tanks programs also are offered at Manchester State Park on June 23, 24 and 26 and July 22. For more information, visit www.harborwildwatch.org.
|
Manchester
(360) 871-4065 |
| June 23, 24 and 26 |
Sea Life Touch Tanks: Get your hands wet by exploring touch tanks with beach naturalist from Harbor WildWatch. Another touch tank program is offered at Manchester State Park on July 22. For more information, visit www.harborwildwatch.org.
|
Manchester
(360) 871-4065 |
| July 6 |
Battery Mitchell Guided Tour: Take a journey back in time on a park ranger-guided tour of Manchester State Park's Battery Mitchell. Another battery tour is offered Aug. 31.
|
Manchester
(360) 871-4065 |
July 13
9:15 a.m. |
Manchester Race: Set off on a rowing race from the shores of Manchester State Park, rounding Blake Island before returning to the park on a 10-mile course. Registration and fee required for participation. Presented by Sound Rowers. For more information, visit www.soundrowers.org/Manchester.aspx.
|
Manchester
(360) 871-4065 |
| July 22 |
Sea Life Touch Tanks: Get your hands wet by exploring touch tanks with beach naturalist from Harbor WildWatch. For more information, visit www.harborwildwatch.org.
|
Manchester
(360) 871-4065 |
| Aug. 31 |
Battery Mitchell Guided Tour: Take a journey back in time on a park ranger-guided tour of Manchester State Park's Battery Mitchell.
|
Manchester
(360) 871-4065 |
Full list of
events at Washington State Parks
Boating Features
Kayaks or small watercraft may be carried to the beach area for launching.
Picnic and Day-use Facilities
The old brick “torpedo warehouse” is a large reservable picnic shelter and there are two small reservable picnic shelters available at the park. To make a reservation, visit
online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Thirty-six unsheltered picnic tables are available first come, first served. Most of the picnic sites have braziers.
Please note: amplified music, Disc Jockeys, or portable amplification systems are not allowed in the park.
