OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington officials have sold $3 million worth of passes to state parks in the first six weeks of the program.
Agencies said Wednesday that they are optimistic that sales will continue to grow. The $30 annual Discover Pass and $10 day-use pass are critical streams of revenue for the state’s parks, as officials plan to eventually wean the system off general tax dollars.
The pass provides access to the state’s recreational lands, including parks, trails and wildlife areas. Officials expect sales to increase as the Discover Pass becomes available at vehicle licensing offices.
The program is expected to bring in more than $64 million every two years and will come in addition to revenue the state already collects from camping reservations, picnic shelter rentals and other fees.
