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Activities and events at Peace Arch

Activities

TrailsWater ActivitiesOther
• 0.6 mi. Hiking Trails
• Bird Watching
• 2 Horseshoe pits



Activities include the annual United States/Canadian "Hands Across The Border" celebration attended by more than 30,000 visitors. There is an annual "Art In The Park" exhibition May through September.

A swing set, play field and playground are located in the park.


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/timeEvent descriptionState Park
June 22 and 23
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.		 International Art Festival: Art representing the diversity and culture of both sides of the United States and Canadian border is on display at Peace Arch State Park. See the region's finest artists and artisans for two days of visual arts, textiles, sculpture, music, dance, gourmet food and more. Presented in partnership by Blaine Artists, Allied Arts of Bellingham and the city of Blaine. For more information, contact Diane Majors at (360) 332-9862.

 Peace Arch
(360) 332-8221
Sundays
Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25
2 p.m.		 Peace Arch International Concert Series: Experience the diverse music and dance of cultural from around the world at Peace Arch State Park. Concerts are every Sunday in Aug., beginning Aud. 4 and running through Aug. 25. More information will be available closer to the event. A Folk & Traditional Arts in the Parks Program event.

 Peace Arch
(360) 332-8221
Full list of events at Washington State Parks


Boating Features

Peace Arch does not have a launch but there is one located in Drayton Harbor within walking distance of the park.


Picnic and Day-use Facilities

There are 85 unsheltered picnic tables, including several ADA tables at the park, available first come, first served.