Whether you’re planning a family picnic, hiking with friends, or just craving some solitude in a magnificent natural setting, Clark County's many parks and trails can provide the outdoor experiences you are looking for.
In 1997, Clark County entered in a contractual agreement with the city of Vancouver to manage its parks, trails, greenways and open spaces. This agreement consolidated the city and the county's two separate parks departments into the Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Department.
Clark County maintains ownership and oversight over its parks and trails, while Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation handles property acquisition, programming, system and site planning and design, and some maintenance and operations activities.
Bird calls
Identify some of the common bird calls you hear in our parks and in your backyard.
Greater Clark Parks District Program
In 2005, voters in the unincorporated urban area of the county approved a property tax increase to fund maintenance and operations of 35 new parks, seven miles of walking trails and additional youth sports fields. To date, this program has allowed the county to build 11 new neighborhood parks, with more coming soon. More information about the Greater Clark Parks District.
Camp Bonneville
This long-time miltary training and testing site was closed in 1995 and transferred to Clark County in 2006. Clean up activities at the 3,840-acre site are now underway. More information about Camp Bonneville.
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Trail Plan
A comprehensive plan is being developed to help define the overall goals, standards and approach for developing a 33-mile-long premiere regional rail/trail along the Chelatchie Prairie railroad right-of-way. More information about the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Trail Plan.
Vancouver-Clark Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (2007-2013)
This plan will guide efforts to acquire and develop parks and open spaces, and enhance and expand recreation programs throughout greater Clark County and the city of Vancouver. View the comprehensive plan online.
