Vancouver, Clark County, WA

Places to go in Vancouver

27 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Battle Ground Lake State Park

Outdoors

Battle Ground Lake State Park

Deep volcanic lake in the Cascade foothills with hiking & equestrian trails, boating & campsites.

18002 NE 249th St, Battle Ground, WA 98604, USA

Beacon Rock State Park

Outdoors

Beacon Rock State Park

Camping park with many miles of trails, including a climb up a massive rock with Gorge views.

34841 WA-14, Stevenson, WA 98648, USA

Beacon Rock Trail

Outdoors

Beacon Rock Trail

Beacon Rock Trail, Stevenson, WA 98648, USA

Burnt Bridge Creek Trail

Outdoors

Burnt Bridge Creek Trail

Flat paved trail biking & foot trail passing through open grasslands & heavily wooded areas.

1617 N Devine Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661, USA

Cape Horn Lookout

Outdoors

Cape Horn Lookout

24447-25681 Evergreen Hwy, Washougal, WA 98671, USA

Esther Short Park and Playground

Outdoors

Esther Short Park and Playground

Historic square with playgrounds & public art featuring activities for all ages, including concerts.

605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA

Hazel Dell Community Park

Outdoors

Hazel Dell Community Park

2300 NE 68th St, Vancouver, WA 98665, USA

Hockinson Meadows Community Park

Outdoors

Hockinson Meadows Community Park

10910 NE 172nd Ave. Brush Prairie, 10910 NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98682, USA

Horsetail Falls Trailhead

Outdoors

Horsetail Falls Trailhead

Park named for its characteristic feature, a waterfall on Columbia River Gorge that plunges 176 ft.

Historic Columbia River Hwy, Cascade Locks, OR 97014, USA

Lacamas Park

Outdoors

Lacamas Park

Over 300 acres of scenic trails & dense woods in a lakefront park, popular among birdwatchers.

3344 NE Everett St, Camas, WA 98607, USA

Latourell Falls Trailhead

Outdoors

Latourell Falls Trailhead

Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019, USA

Leverich Park

Outdoors

Leverich Park

Long-running 14-acre city park, offering picnic areas, hiking trails & a disc golf course.

4400 NE Leverich Park Way, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

Lewisville Regional Park

Outdoors

Lewisville Regional Park

Large park with a river & amenities such as a trail, boat launch, play equipment & picnic areas.

26411 NE Lewisville Hwy, Battle Ground, WA 98604, USA

Lucia Falls Regional Park

Outdoors

Lucia Falls Regional Park

21803 NE Lucia Falls Rd, Yacolt, WA 98675, USA

Marshall Park

Outdoors

Marshall Park

Recreation area with baseball fields & a contemporary playground, plus public garden plots for rent.

1069 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

Moulton Falls Regional Park

Outdoors

Moulton Falls Regional Park

Picturesque, 387-acre park boasting 2 waterfalls, a 3-story tall arch bridge & volcanic rock pieces.

27781 NE Lucia Falls Rd, Yacolt, WA 98675, USA

Nikkei Park

Outdoors

Nikkei Park

5009 NE 135th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98682, USA

Orchards Community Park

Outdoors

Orchards Community Park

Small urban park for nature-watching, strolling & picnicking.

9800 NE 54th St, Vancouver, WA 98662, USA

Pacific Community Park

Outdoors

Pacific Community Park

56-acre area provides a spacious off-leash dog park, sports fields, a community garden & play areas.

1515 NE 164th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684, USA

Paradise Point State Park

Outdoors

Paradise Point State Park

Creekside state park offering 88 acres of fee-based camping with yurts available for rental.

33914 NW Paradise Park Rd, Ridgefield, WA 98642, USA

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Outdoors

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Guided hikes & wildlife observation are popular at this sprawling refuge with a variety of habitats.

1071 S Hillhurst Rd, Ridgefield, WA 98675, USA

Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond

Outdoors

Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond

Large neighborhood green space with a pond for swimming, a splash pad, playgrounds & picnic tables.

1112 NE 117th St, Vancouver, WA 98685, USA

Vancouver Lake Regional Park

Outdoors

Vancouver Lake Regional Park

Regional park with a sandy lakefront beach, BBQ grills, picnic tables & volleyball courts.

6801 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA

Vancouver Waterfront

Outdoors

Vancouver Waterfront

695 Waterfront Wy, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA