Esther Short Park

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605 Esther St
Vancouver, WA 98660
A 5-acre park in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Esther Short is the oldest public square in the state of Washington. Today the park contains a clock tower, gazebo, large picnic shelter/stage, playground, rose garden, walking paths and seasonal water feature. You will find the Vancouver Farmer's Market here on weekends mid-March through October.

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Kathy M.
8/2/2025

We went here for the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival. They had parking for the event either street parking or parking garages. Nice close area to Vancouver Waterfront area. There were a buzz...

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Carlene P.
5/4/2025

Beautiful city park with comfortable benches and under a canopy of trees. Parking Kitty app can be used to pay for parking (or pay at the pay stations.) Restroom was clean and stocked.

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Becca S.
5/1/2025

What a beautiful park. I had a short time in Vancouver and got out and about to see all the murals, and found myself here. Coming from Texas, we don't have trees this size and getting up next to...

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Frances L.
12/26/2023

Beautiful park downtown, we love the all inclusive playground. It has everything from a water play fountain to a gazebo. The first public park in the Pacific Northwest it is truly a gem. We stop...

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Kim G.
8/25/2022

A gem in downtown Vancouver, Esther Short Park has walking paths, lots of benches to sit and relax, gazebos and shady spots for picnics, lots of art to enjoy, water features, a babbling creek, a...

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