The best parks & outdoor spots in Port Townsend

Landscaped park with a bandstand, picnic areas, playground & beach access, plus scenic views.

Locals are rediscovering Camas Prairie Park, a 58-acre, nonprofit-run spot with a 121-year-old 9-hole golf course, an 18-basket disc golf layout, driving range, and the Coyote & Crow Restaurant. Come for Sunday Fundays or a quick nine, stay for the community vibe and Kah Tai Preserve views.

From the Port Townsend newsletter, October 8, 2026

Between winding paths, 11 ponds, and those iconic red bridges, Kubota Garden is a 20-acre Japanese-style dream where 140 maple varieties and hydrangeas do their thing year-round. Swing by for a slow wander, then just let your shoulders drop.

From the Seattle newsletter, October 9, 2026

Sneak out to Joseph Whidbey State Park this week for expansive Strait of Juan de Fuca views, a mellow wander through forest, wetlands and fields, then roam the wide rocky beach as the sky lights up, or link up the Pacific Northwest Trail toward Fort Ebey if your legs want some extra miles.

From the Whidbey Island newsletter, October 22, 2026

Tree-soaked trails, bird chatter, and an easy path that slips down to a quiet beach, Dugualla State Park is that rare Whidbey spot where your shoulders actually unclench. When you want a low-key loop close to home, let the forest do its calming work.

From the Whidbey Island newsletter, September 1, 2026

Beach stroll, windmill selfie, kid energy burn and an impromptu catch on the ball fields... Windjammer Park is Whidbey’s reliable reset with waterfront trails, open space, and just enough breeze to make your coffee taste saltier in the best way.

From the Whidbey Island newsletter, August 30, 2026