Your exploration of Orcas Island may take you to the quaint hamlets of Deer Harbor,
Westsound, Orcas and Olga. The commercial center of the island is Eastsound Village,
on the north end of the island. The population is clustered in tiny havens where
you’ll find hand-crafted works of art created by island artisans, small restaurants,
and espresso stands featuring locally roasted coffee.
Orcas Island is fortunate to have access to a host of youth and adult activities
organized by the Orcas Island Recreation Program, under the guidance of Linda Sheridan.
You can learn more by visiting
www.orcasrec.org.
The largest and hilliest of all the islands, Orcas provided summer shellfishing
grounds for the Lummi Indians until the settlement years of the 1800’s. Farming,
fishing, and logging eventually became the primary areas of commerce, but remain
so for only a few of today's residents. Orcas has an area of 56.9 square miles.
Population is about 4,900. To view a calendar of upcoming events on Orcas Island,
click
here.
The Parks Department worked in concert with
Orcas Open Arts and
Stage on the
Green to craft an amazing performance stage in the Village Green in downtown
Eastsound.
The facility is now completed and available to rent. Contact us at 378-8420 for
details.
The San Juan County Parks & Recreation Department would like to thank Ray’s Pharmacy for their donation to maintaining seasonal garbage service at the Village Green. Without this kindness, garbage service would have been curtailed at the park.
Moran State Park, the only public campground
on Orcas Island, is home to Cascade, Twin and Mountain Lakes, and Mt. Constitution,
the highest point in the islands (2,457 feet), where your view will extend from
Vancouver, B.C. to Mt. Rainier. Contact Washington State Parks for further information,
1-360-902-8844.
Orcas Island Day Parks
For driving directions go to
Frequently Asked Questions
Eastsound Waterfront County Park
* Beachfront Location
* Picnic Tables
Eastsound Village Green County Park
* Public Restroom
* Picnic Tables
* Performance Stage
* Centrally located in Shopping District