Parks

MORAN STATE PARK
4th largest park in the Washington State Park system, Moran State Park has over 33 miles of hiking trails, with some trails open to mountain bikes and equestrians seasonally.  Cascade Lake is a popular local swimming spot, and boat rentals from the nearby dock are a fun way to travel across the lake.

OBSTRUCTION PASS STATE PARK
With moorage available just off the beach, Obstruction Pass State Park on Orcas Island has 10 walk- in primitive  camp sites and boasts a pebble beach and tidepools with interesting sea life.

OLGA MARINE STATE PARK
Located on the coast of Olga proper, Olga Marine State Park has a public day-use dock and offers some fine crabbing opportunities, in season.

POINT DOUGHTY RECREATION
A 57 acre forested preserve on the coast of Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands, boasting a small, stae owned recreation site used for marine mammal study, kayak and small boat camping, and outdoor education through nearby Camp Orkila.  Accessible only by boat.

EASTSOUND VILLAGE GREEN
Doubles at the Orcas Island Farmer’s Market on Saturdays from May through mid October.  Also features Orcas Island’s outdoor bandshell, and home to the Orcas Island Library Fair and the Orcas Island Historical Days celebration.  A San Juan Islands County park.  Public Restrooms.

WATERFRONT PARK
You can’t miss Waterfront Park on your way into town from the Orcas Island Washington State ferry landing, home to the annual Orcas Island Fourth of July Fireworks celebration and annual Orcas Island Community Bank concert.

ORCAS SKATEBOARD PARK
Another world class experience is yours for the asking at the Orcas Island Skateboard Park.

EASTSOUND LIBRARY PARK
Located on Prune Alley at the base of the staircase up to the Library, Eastsound Library park on Orcas Island offers a pleasant repast between Island Market and Roses Bakery.

ORCAS ISLAND DOG PARK
Adjacent to the Orcas Island Airport, at the intersection of Mt. Baker Road and North Beach Road, the Orcas Island Dog Park offers social interaction for both man, woman,  and beast.  A San Juan Islands favorite.

BUCK PARK
A favorite spot for Orcas Island locals, Buck park is home to the Orcas Island Skateboard park, the Orcas Island School District ball fields, and Orcas Island Parks and Recreation Saturday team hang out.

FRANK RICHARDSON WILDLIFE PRESERVE
For the bird watcher in you, the Frank Richardson Wildlife Preserve is a step into an aviary of local species.  Located in Deer Harbor, on Orcas Island.  A San Juan Islands treasure.

KILLEBREW LAKE WILDLIFE AREA
Birds to watch! For a true San Juan Islands experience, primitive and abundant, visit Killebrew Lake Wildlife Area on Orcas Island.  If you can find the limited roadside parking, you will make it to the walk-in dock access on the left.

MADRONA POINT PRESERVE
is not currently open to the public.

CRESCENT BEACH RESERVE
A nice stretch of beach located just outside of Eastsound, Crescent Beach reserve has created a public space for all to enjoy water access on Orcas Island.