301 W. 8th Street
W Columbia St. and 8th St.
Vancouver, WA 98660
Summer Concerts at Esther Short Park
Noon Concerts begin July 8, and Six to Sunset Concerts July 9. Get the complete schedule at www.cityofvancouver.us/concerts. Come join the fun!
Esther Short Park Rental Information
Special Events Page
Established in 1853, Esther Short Park was bequeathed to the city at the death of its namesake in 1862 and made Vancouver's town square. The city's first piece of public art, a bronze statue of "The Pioneer Mother" was ceremoniously unveiled in 1929. She still stands at the north entrance to the park. Various other attractions, including a skating rink, a wading pool and a railroad engine, have since come and gone.
Reservations for special use of Esther Short Park are handled by Cara Cantonwine,
the Special Events Coordinator at 360-487-8630.
Facilities
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Play equipment |
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Paved walkways |
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Benches |
I-5 to Exit 1C-1D
W on Mill Plain Blvd
South on Columbia to 8th St.
Fees
Metered parking only.
Hours
7 a.m. to dusk
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