Storied WA state park in central Puget Sound at a crossroads

By: Tom Banse

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 1,313

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Washington State Parks leaders are weighing a difficult decision on how to maintain or redevelop a storied island park mere miles from downtown Seattle.

Blake Island Marine State Park shimmers tantalizingly close – as the crow flies – to millions of people living around Puget Sound. But it is out of reach to all but the few who own private boats.

The forested isle is the reputed birthplace of Chief Seattle. Today, it is a …

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