Get Outside

Explore the Outdoors in Port Angeles, the Olympic National Park & the Olympic Peninsula!

Port Angeles is your gateway to adventure on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, where nearly one million acres of Olympic National Park and over 400 miles of coastline await! Sitting at the entrance to one of the nation's most diverse national parks and the Pacific Northwest's only UNESCO World Heritage Site, Port Angeles is the perfect basecamp for year-round exploration. Hike, bike, tide pool, and beachcomb your way through the park and beyond — the adventures here are endless.

Guided Tours in Port Angeles & the Olympic National Park

Sometimes a guided tour is the best way to experience the hidden highlights on the Olympic Peninsula. Boldly roam Port Angeles and the Olympic National Park with a professional guide! Go on a guided tour, or book a professional guide for a custom excursion, for your adventures around Port Angeles and the Olympic Peninsula.

View from a kayak on the water, facing a rocky coastline with trees, with several yellow kayaks and people paddling in the distance under a cloudy sky.

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PORT ANGELES PARKS

You’re likely familiar with Olympic National Park already, but did you know that Port Angeles has over 40 more parks? From beachfront city parks, scuba diving parks to playgrounds, pocket parks, and bike parks, find your new favorite park to relax or play in here!

City Parks in Port Angeles

Explore one of the 45 city parks in Port Angeles for the day. Not to mention all of our bike parks! From parks with playgrounds and ball fields to nature reserves and waterfronts, you’ll find the perfect park for an afternoon picnic or outdoor adventure of fishing, tide pooling, boating, scuba diving, paddling and more.

Save the date for the City of Port Angeles’ annual Day of Play every July, which coincides with National Parks & Recreation Month. The City hosts many fun activities for families to encourage residents — and visitors — to explore our local parks, engage in fun and new activities, and connect with the Port Angeles community.

Urban park with sculpture, benches, lampposts, and people walking in front of a building, with green trees and snow-capped mountains in the background.