3 Best Public Parks in Vancouver, WA

“Esther Short Park and Playground has over 5 acres of parkland, including features, an open lawn, a gazebo, and a stage. The Park and Playground is a Parkear-round venue for various public and private events, concerts, programs, and other activities. The Park has a rosParkrden, a children's playground, an extensive fountain system, the historic Slocum House, and the Salmon Run Bell Tower. Their fountain system is made of columnar basalt. The Park also features grassy areas, a baseball field, a playground, and picnic tables.”

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“Vancouver Lake Regional Park is a 190-acre regional park that offers numerous recreational activities, such as picnicking, windsurfing, and sand volleyball. Vancouver Lake Regional Park has two picnic shelters, 24 barbecue grills, 65 picnic tables, five playground equipment, five drinking fountains, and 1.06 miles of asphalt path. Vancouver Lake Regional Park has 147 parking spaces and 18 disabled parking stalls. Vancouver Lake Regional Park provides ample space for visitors to enjoy a large picnic area, athletic fields, open green spaces, and playgrounds, perfect for spending quality leisure time with family and friends.”

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“Orchards Community Park has over 33 acres of parkland with various recreational opportunities. The park features a variety of amenities, including forested picnicking areas, walking trails, open lawn areas for pick-up games, and active play areas. The park has one picnic shelter with covered seating for 75 people, three barbecue grills, 22 picnic tables, eight sets of play equipment, three horseshoe pits, and one drinking fountain. Orchards Community Park has 18 parking spaces and two disabled parking stalls. Orchards Community Park provides visitors with nature walking trails, kickball, green spaces, children’s play areas, baseball and soccer fields, and courts.”

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