Accomplishments

As stewards of Fort Worden State Park, the non-profit Friends of Fort Worden provide both financial and volunteer support for park improvements and programs not funded by the state parks system. The Friends work closely with park management to identify key projects that support the park and is one of seventeen Friends Groups supporting Washington State parks and properties. Here are some of our more recent accomplishments:

  • Removed tons of invasive plants and noxious weeds

  • Restored habitat by removing invasives and planting natives

  • Replaced 1950's era garbage dump with attractive meadow

  • Partnered with local Rakers Auto Club to renovate historic gas station

  • Installed steps and hand railings on steep trail sections throughout the park

  • Funded and installed new park benches

  • Funded and installed bike racks throughout the park

  • Replaced and updated historical signs on Artillery Hill

  • Opened Visitor Information Center

  • Painted new Interpretive Center

  • Create and print Fort Worden Trail Maps and fund Bark Ranger Pet Waste Bag dispensers throughout the park

  • Installed and maintain Free Little Libraries at campgrounds

  • Repaired picnic tables

  • Assumed responsibility for care and maintenance of Fort Worden’s Rhododendron Garden

  • Funded and installed interpretive trail in Chinese Gardens

  • Removed invasive English Ivy from slopes above Marine Science Center

  • Repair and maintain walking trails throughout the park

  • Funded, installed and maintain two sets of viewing scopes

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