Deception Pass Park Foundation

Deception Pass Park Foundation

In 2005, a group of concerned Deception Pass State Park neighbors came together and decided it was time to do something about the disparity between the general funds available to the Park and the enormous backlog of projects needing funding.  Through their efforts, they created The Deception Pass Park Foundation. The foundation became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in 2006.

Deception Pass State Park is subject to increasingly uncertain state funding, which seems to come and go like the tides. The Deception Pass Park Foundation works to support Deception Pass State Park and provide valuable facilities and services to its visitors.

The Foundation raises funds for the park and also assists with volunteer recruitment and program/projects.   All of the money raised by the Foundation goes to the direct benefit of the educational and resource protection programs of our favorite park.

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Free Day - Juneteenth
Junior Ranger Activity
Jun 13, 2026, 6:30 PM PDT
Oak Harbor, WA
Stop by the amphitheater before the Evening Program to complete a fun theme-based craft or activity. Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet or ...
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Free Day - Juneteenth
Evening Program
Jun 13, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT
Oak Harbor, WA
Join staff, after dinner, for family friendly evening programs. Programs are 30 minutes in length and cover a variety of park topics. Al...
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Free Day - Juneteenth
Bird Walk
Jun 13, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT
Island County, WA
Look for the birds who live in the Park on this informal walk with park staff. Meet at the Lake Store. 0.5-1.0 miles roundtrip with appr...
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Free Day - Juneteenth
Junior Ranger Program
Jun 13, 2026, 11:30 AM PDT
Oak Harbor, WA
Becoming a Junior Ranger is an important experience for any young camper! Every summer, thousands of kids attend Junior Ranger events an...
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Free Day - Juneteenth
Junior Ranger Program
Jun 13, 2026, 3:30 PM PDT
Oak Harbor, WA
Becoming a Junior Ranger is an important experience for any young camper! Every summer, thousands of kids attend Junior Ranger events an...
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