Annual Luncheon & Membership Meeting May 15th
Join Clark County community leaders, parks and recreation professionals, advocates and supporters for lunch as we present our 2018 Community Grants and the Florence B. Wager Awards. Money raised at our...
View ArticleParks Foundation Announces V Formation Flyer & Tributary Winners
Randy Wray, Janice Ferguson and Shirley Scott all share a passion and leadership for our parks, trails and recreational offerings, and the role these assets play in our community’s future. The Parks...
View ArticleThe Park’s Foundations Annual Golf Tournament is back with a morning twist!
The Parks Foundation invites you to tee off August 15th at Camas Meadows in support of some of Clark County’s greatest resources — our parks, trials, open spaces and recreational offerings. These...
View ArticleVancouver Waterfront Grand Opening – September 29th
Saturday, September 29th 11:00am to 3:00pm Bring the whole family and join the City for the grand opening of Vancouver’s new Waterfront Park! Speeches and a ribbon cutting ceremony will start at 11:30...
View ArticleReady. Set. SWING!
The clock is ticking. Less than 12 hours until GiveMore24! and own SwingMore24! Thursday the 20th is a day to celebrate the work of local nonprofits such as the Parks Foundation by giving something...
View ArticleBOOVILLE is coming to Luepke Community Center October 27th
With activities from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. BOOVILLE is sure to be a crowd-pleaser thanks to our sponsors — iQ Credit Union, Waste Connections, Clark College, HAPO Credit Union, Must Love Kids...
View ArticleNow Accepting Applications for an Executive Director
The Parks Foundation of Clark County is now accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. This position will provide continuing pro-active leadership to the Board and staff to ensure...
View ArticleIndoor Halloween fun at BOOVILLE! Oct. 27th from 10-1:00 pm
The Parks Foundation celebrates our second annual Halloween family event, BOOVILLE. Families, come join us Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for amazing indoor Halloween fun! A free...
View ArticleSwimming in Success Since 2009
It all started in June 2009. The Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation was facing significant mid-year budget challenges. Sunday Funday, a free, family program was slated to end due to budget...
View ArticleExploring Your Parks Foundation
In Clark County, some of our greatest resources and economic growth lies in our parks, trails, open spaces, and rich recreational program offerings. These shared resources provide places for kids and...
View ArticleNational Take a Walk in the Park Day is this Saturday
Saturday, March 30th is National Take A Walk in the Park Day. With the spring temperatures predicted over 60 degrees, it will be the perfect day to grab those tennis shoes, put the lease on the dog and...
View ArticleAnnouncing the First of Our 2019 Florence B. Wager Award Recipients
Congratulations to Erin Beck as a V-FORMATION FLYER Award winner! Vancouver Parks and Recreation’s Teen Late Night and Everybody Plays, The Good Sport Equipment Connection, the Police Activities League...
View ArticleAnd the second V-FORMATION FLYER Award goes to…..
CASSI MARSHALL! Join us in honoring Cassi May 14th at the Annual Luncheon and Membership Meeting. Cassi Marshall epitomizes the saying, “If you want to get something done, ask a busy person.” As a...
View Article2019 LEADING EAGLE Award Winner is Devoted to Camas Legacy Land Project
We are pleased to announce JERRY ACHESON as the 2019 Florence B. Wager LEADING EAGLE Award recipient. Not many communities have the benefit of 30 years of impassioned leadership from one individual....
View ArticleA Passion for Excellence Says it all About our TRIBUTARY Award Winner.
Congratulations Laura Hoggatt, our 2019 Florence B. Wager TRIBUTARY Award Reciepient. “Laura is highly motivated and commits to her work with the energy and professionalism that can only be achieved...
View ArticleThank you iQ Credit Union, the 2019 J. Scott Campbell Award Winner!
In honor of corporate service and leadership that has made a significant impact for kids and families through recreational programs, we are pleased to recognize iQ Credit Union with the 2nd Annual J....
View ArticleMonday, August 19th Cedars on Salmon Creek Hosts Annual Golf Tournament
Par for Parks, the Parks Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament, returns with fun and games. It’s 8:27 a.m. Monday, August 19th but you’re not in the office. You’re outside in the crisp morning staring...
View ArticleAmazon Prime Day. A seamless way to make a difference.
Vancouver Parks & Rec. Family swims and scholarships. Whipple Creek regional trail. Battle Ground Summer Playground Program. Hamllik Bike and Pump course. Hartwood Park barnyard playground. Abram’s...
View ArticleSwingMore 24! is almost here!
Just like our parks and iconic PNW green spaces, GiveMore 24! brings us together to share causes we’re passionate about. Causes that make us smile. This year, we have an ambitious goal of raising...
View ArticleSpin Max Tower Installed Thanks to 2019 Community Grant
There is growing research linking a child’s play and physical activity to the development of emotional and coping skills, among many other pluses. Play and outdoor recreational opportunities also offer...
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