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  • NOTICE - The JUMP! Playground will be temporarily closed for construction for approximately two months starting in January. The project will include a new play structure for 2-5 year olds, three large shade structures, and an additional art gate. The Orcas will be painted white to help keep them cool. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve this valuable resources. Please let us know if you have any questions - call 360-385-9160
  • *Mobile campground payments are now available at our campgrounds through ParkMobile!* Set up the app on your phone if you don't already have it. Simply choose your site, pay, and enjoy! There is no need for a paper permit. Staff have access to your license plate and dates you paid for. See our Campground Rules for more information.
  • Parks Ordinance, Parks Code Update
    For the updated version of the Jefferson County Parks Code, please Click Here.

Jr. Hoops
Jr Hoops Youth Basketball ~Reg. deadline November 1st CLICK HERE
Skate Night Winter Solstice
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a family Skate and Dance Party!
Join us on December 21st at the JeffCo Rec Center from 5-9pm.
Bring your own skates and some to share!
Zumba at the Rec Center
Zumba at The Rec Center; all are welcome
620 Tyler St in PT
email cmacklin@co.jefferson.wa.us with questions
JUMP! Playground will be Temporarily Closed for Construction for Approximately 2 Months Starting in January
JUMP! will be closed for construction for approximately two months starting in January. The project will include a new play structure for 2-5 year olds, three large shade structures, and an additional art gate. The Orcas will be painted white to help keep them cool.
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Jefferson County Parks Helpful Info

The Port Townsend Recreation Center is Awesome!

Holiday Break Dec 23rd-Jan 3, 2025 Rec Center open hours 11am-4pm
Rec Center – closed Weekends, and Holidays (Dec 25th & Jan 1st-closed)

Fall/Winter/Spring regular open hours
Sept 3, 2024 - July 2025
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday 3:30pm-6:00pm 
Wednesday 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays


Summer regular open hours
July 2025-September 2025
Monday - Friday 11am-4pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday



Email: cmacklin@co.jefferson.wa.us
Email: smiller@co.jefferson.wa.us 
Rec Center: 360.385.2221

Event Reservation Instructions

Reservations can be made for our County Park Shelters: Rotary Pavilion and Salmon Shelter in HJ Carroll Park and the Lyons Club Shelter at Portage Beach of Indian Island Park for your birthday party, wedding reception, local meetings, etc.  

To make a reservation, you must have a CountyRec account. If you don't have an account select ‘Create Account’ from the blue ‘Account’ tab at the top of this page. Fill out your information as requested and submit. 

When you are logged in to your account you will have the option to make a reservation. Either select the 'Reserve' icon on your account page or select 'Reservation' from the blue 'Facilities' tab. 

Fill out your event information and submit your request. This will send an email to our admin team who will review the request. If there are any questions, we may reach out. If it looks ok, we will accept the request and you will receive an invoice to the email you provided. You may pay online with a credit or debit card with a 3% fee through your CountyRec account. As soon as payment is received you will be sent the event permit and your payment receipt. Only when you have the event permit is your reservation secured.

If you have any questions about reservations please call our office at 360-385-9160 M-F 8am-5pm. 
We are happy to help you!


Covid masking in County buildings: Masking is requested, but not required. Masks will continue to be provided. 

  • Refer to the Jefferson County Code 12.25.170 Animals for information on animals in our County Parks.
  • Motorized equipment such as e-scooters, electric kid cars, hoverboards, segways, onewheels, e-skateboards, and e-bikes are not allowed in our parks except on roadways and the Rick Tollefson Trail in HJ Carroll Park. Electric mobility devices and chairs used by people with disabilities are allowed in parks.
  • Pickleball is not allowed on the HJ Carroll Basketball Courts.
  • Drones and other radio control devices such as model planes, boats, helicopters, and cars are not allowed in any Jefferson County Parks with one exception: radio controlled model float planes are allowed at Lake Leland Day Use Park.
  • For more information about Jefferson County Parks, please call 360-385-9160.
  • For more information about City of Port Townsend Parks, please see  www.cityofpt.us/parksrec or call 360-344-3064.

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Tax ID is: 91-6001322