We enhance Clark County's quality of life by providing transportation, environmental, and parks facilities and services.
Announcements
Host your event at a county park
Reserve a county park picnic shelter for your upcoming event. Reservations can be made over the phone or online. Check out our reservations and events webpage for information about available shelters, park rules, park use permits, frequently asked questions, and more. Learn more.
Be cautious entering local rivers, streams, lakes during hot May weather
It may be warming up, but local rivers are still running fast and cold. Swimming in cold water can:
-Cause you to involuntarily gasp and inhale water.
-Cause you to lose muscle control in your arms, legs, hands and feet.
Even the strongest swimmers can experience these effects of cold water. Wearing a life jacket greatly reduces these risks. If you choose to go into a natural body of water to cool off, wear a life jacket!
While swimming is allowed in most Clark County parks with water access, there are no lifeguards on duty and swimmers enter the water at their own risk. Parks on the Columbia River, namely Captain William Clark Regional Park at Cottonwood Beach and Frenchman's Bar Regional Park, are not safe for swimming because of strong currents and sudden drop-offs. More information, including how to swim safely, is at https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/swimming.
Safer options during this short heatwave include enjoying a sprinkler or dipping your feet in a wading pool.
Apply to be a volunteer residential park host
Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants for open volunteer park host positions at Haapa Boat Launch and Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, and an upcoming position at Lucia Falls Regional Park. Volunteer park hosts live at their assigned park and assist with creating a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors. Learn more.