State Park · Missouri, United States
Washington State Park
Washington State Park is a state park in Missouri, United States, covering 2,148 acres (869 ha), established in 1932.
State Park · Missouri, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 2,148 acres (869 ha) |
| Established | 1932 |
| Coordinates | 38.0847° N, 90.6842° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Washington State Park
Washington State Park is a public recreation area covering 2,157 acres (873 ha) in Washington County in the central eastern part of the state of Missouri. It is located on Highway 21 about 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Potosi or 7 miles (11 km) southwest of De Soto on the eastern edge of the Ozarks. The state park is noted for its Native American rock carvings and for its finely crafted stonework from the 1930s.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | De Soto, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 7 miles southwest of De Soto |
Airports near this park
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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 48.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington State Park?
Washington State Park is in Missouri, United States (38.0847° N, 90.6842° W).
When was Washington State Park established?
Washington State Park was established in 1932, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Washington State Park?
Washington State Park covers 2,148 acres (869 ha).
How do I get to Washington State Park?
The nearest town is De Soto, Missouri. about 7 miles southwest of De Soto.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).