Odlin County Park to celebrate 100 years as a public park

You’re invited to a series of free events at the park to celebrate the centennial!

||| FROM SAN JUAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS |||

The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department is planning a handful of events this summer to mark the centennial celebration at Odlin County Park.  

On April 17, 1926, 63 acres of abandoned military reserve land, now known as Odlin County Park, was sold from the federal government to San Juan County. Three years later, an additional 22 acres was purchased by William T. Odlin and then donated to the park, which now bears his name. And in 2017 an additional 103 acres was added to the park, making it what we know today! 

We invite you to join us this summer as we celebrate 100 years of Odlin being a public park. All events will take place in the park and are free for the public to attend. We hope to see you there!

Fun fact: there are exactly 100 days between the first free event and the last! 

Event Calendar:

• June 18 – Take a Hike with the Lopez Community Trails Network (LCTN) Explore over 2 miles of hiking trails throughout the park!

• June 21 – No-Host Car and Motorcycle Show Lean into nostalgia and show off your vintage vehicles!
• June 28th – Painting in the Park  Get inspired by the beauty of the park as you create your own piece of commemorative art!
• July 11– Pickup Baseball and Softball Games with Lopez Rec Bring your gear and celebrate with America’s favorite pastime! 
• August 1 – A Night of Park History and Stories with the Lopez Museum Immerse yourself in the history of Odlin County Park! 
• September 12– Polar Plunge with the Lopez Swim Center Invigorate yourself with a dip in the ocean!
• September 26 – Free Camping Day 

As a thank you for helping Odlin reach 100 years, we invite you to enter our online free camping lottery! The lottery opens on our website Friday, May 15 at 1pm and closes on Friday, May 22 at 1pm. Stay tuned for more details! 

As we continue to finalize our event schedule, please check our website at https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/2402/Odlin-County-Park-Celebrates-100-Years for updates!

Questions? Visit the website or contact: Joe Ingman, Lopez Island County Parks Manager, joei@sanjuancountywa.gov, 360-468-2496 

About San Juan County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Fair  

San Juan County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Fair oversees public parks on all four ferry-served islands, manages camping, and hosts the San Juan County Fair. The department offices are located at 849 Argyle Avenue, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Fair, visit https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/2170/Parks-Recreation-Fair.