Parks and Recreation

Vancouver Brewfest More than Great Beer

Ahh, summer! Time to enjoy friends, sunshine, cold beer, food, music and BearPong; and you can do all that and more at the Vancouver Brewfest 2015 happening at Esther Short Park…

Sixth Annual Columbia River Concours D’Elegance

The 2015 Columbia River Concours d’Elegance is this weekend, Sunday, August 2, presented by Fort Vancouver National Trust. Over 150 restored, classic vehicles will line the lawns along Officers Row, on the Fort Vancouver site in Vancouver WA. More than a car show, the Concours showcases vehicles whose historical accuracy is as important as their exceptional condition.

Vehicles are entered in forty classes representing virtually all the classic and collectible marques including

Vintage Base Ball Returns to Fort Vancouver

You will think you have stepped back in time as the National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will once again host its popular evening of 1860s vintage base ball at 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 25, 2015, on the national park’s historic Parade Ground. This event is a fun, free, and fantastic opportunity to experience “base ball” (then two words) at its infancy, with costumed players and supporters, a brass band concert, and a mountain howitzer firing to start the game.

Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds

The City of Vancouver is partnering with the Columbia Tech Center to provide these free, family-friendly concerts from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Columbia Tech Center’s private park in east Vancouver. The three-week concert series features Patrick Lamb on July 26, Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts on Aug. 2 and concludes with Curtis Salgado on Aug. 9…

Cruise-In 4 Veterans Community Garden

Premiere Property Group will present Cruise-In 4 Veterans Community Garden on Saturday, July 25, 2014 at the Salmon Creek Chuck’s Produce . Cruise-in 10 am to 1 pm, with free concert and vendors fair 9 am to 6 pm. The purpose of the Clark County Veterans Community Garden is to provide a community garden specially created to benefit veterans…

Dewey Decimal Pizza Party

Part of the 80 for 80 Campaign to Help Fund the New Ridgefield Library. The Friends of the Ridgefield Library are hosting a pizza party on Saturday July 11, 2015 from 6-10 pm to benefit the building fund of the new Ridgefield Library.

It will be held at a 10 acre farm in Ridgefield, and the pizzas will be made on site and baked in a hand made pizza oven. Guests are invited to order their own pizza toppings, so each one will be unique.

To follow a library theme, the party is being called the Dewey Decimal Pizza Party. There will be outdoor games

Help Klineline Kids Fishing Derby Success Story Continue

You may remember our post about that fantastic, fun kids event this past April, the Klineline Kids Fishing Derby. Well, we’re back to report it was a rousing success!

But they need your help. Read on about how this event is bustin’ out at the tackle box.

Over 2900 kids fished during the two day event held annually at Klineline Pond in Salmon Creek Park. The event began with Special Needs Kids and Adults fishing on Friday April 10, and culminated Saturday April 11 with fishing for kids ages 5 to 14. For

Battle Ground Brings on the Summer Playground

In Battle Ground, Summer is all about play… and the Summer Playground Program brings the magic of play to the Battle Ground community all summer long. This FREE 10 week summer program brings fun, recreational and organized activities to four local neighborhood parks

Port and Community Open New Section of Multiuse Trail

A crowd of about 100 state and local partners, walkers, bicyclists and Port of Vancouver USA staff recently converged on a spot along Northwest Lower River Road to cut the ribbon on a new section of multiuse trail and celebrate improved connectivity for the community.

The half-mile section of beautifully landscaped, asphalt trail stretches along the south side of Lower River Road, from the intersection of Mill Plain Boulevard/State Route 501, Fourth Plain Boulevard and St. Francis Lane to the port’s administrative offices. It’s one piece of an overall path that, when fully complete, will extend 4.5 miles along SR 501, eventually connecting with the city’s Renaissance Trail.

Harmony Sports Complex Upgrades to Allow for Expanded Soccer Play

Two new synthetic fields opened Friday at Harmony Sports Complex in east Vancouver, allowing year-round use by youth and young adult soccer players.

Washington Timbers secured financing to convert two former grass fields to synthetic turf and add field lights and fencing. Lights still need to be installed. The Washington Timbers serves about 3,500 soccer players, ages 5 to 19. The vast majority of players live in Clark County.

Marshall Center Celebrates 50 Years

To celebrate an amazing 50 years the Marshall Center (1009 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver) will be hosting a FREE Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 30th from Noon to 5:00 PM. There are tons of activities scheduled for the day.

Public Swims: (160 bracelets hand out for each session, bracelet handout times vary)
Noon-1:30; 1:45-3:15; 3:30-5
Pottery: Demonstrations and hands on activities will be in the pottery studio from noon-4:00 PM.
Gymnasium: A variety of sports activities will take place from 12:30-4:30.
Fitness Center…

Pearson Air Museum Annual Cockpit Day

The Fort Vancouver National Trust is hosting its annual Open Cockpit Day this Saturday, May 30 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Pearson Field Education Center (1115 E 5th St, Vancouver).

Visitors will have the opportunity to climb into the cockpits of selected vintage aircraft, and experience the planes from a pilot’s perspective.

Free airplane rides will be offered to youth, ages…

National Park Week Hits Fort Vancouver

Find Your Park is also the theme for this year’s National Park Week, April 18-26. At Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, visitors can enjoy ranger-led programs and special events onsite each day during this special week.

National Park Week Calendar of Events: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Saturday, April 18, 2015, all day: Entrance fees waived at all national parks

Parks Luncheon: Explore, Enhance, Engage

Join Emcee Jeff Carothers, Mayor of Yacolt, for the 2015 Parks Foundation of Clark County Annual Luncheon.

This fantastic event brings together community leaders, parks and recreation professionals, advocates, and supporters to join in a shared vision of providing continued and increased support for our community’s unsurpassed outdoor and recreational offerings.

Plus, there will be distribution of the 2015 Parks Foundation Community Grants and the presentation of

Stream Team Hosting Family-friendly Earth Day Activities

Clark Public Utilities’ StreamTeam is hosting its annual Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 18 in partnership with Clark County Department of Environmental Services. The 16th Annual Earth Day Celebration will be held at Salmon Creek Regional Park with activities for the whole family.

The family-friendly event, open to the public, will include a free community EcoFair between 10 a.m.

Help Clark County Plan for the Future of your Parks

Clark County needs your help in setting priorities for your parks system.

The county is updating its long-range Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan for urban and rural areas of unincorporated Clark County. This blueprint for the future will guide the purchase of land for parks and the development of parks, trails, sports fields and other amenities.

Clark County is working closely with the seven-member Parks Advisory Board to update this important planning document. But we need your help in determining what amenities should be emphasized.

Appreciation Party at Pearson

Historic Pearson Field will “Celebrate Pearson Field” on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from noon to 4:00PM. The annual celebration will ‘take-off’ at Pearson Field (located at 201-A East Reserve Street) and is hosted by Fort Vancouver National Trust, City of Vancouver and Pearson Field Advocates for General Aviation. There is no admission fee for this event and it’s scheduled to have fun-filled activities for the entire family, including:

Free Admission Days at Some Favorite Parks

Living in Southwest Washington, we have access to so many beautiful and historic places. Yes, there is an admission fee charged at some of them; but did you know there are also Free Admission Days to National Parks you can take advantage of? (Read more…)

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