Daily parking fees are charged year-round at four county regional parks – Frenchman’s Bar, Lewisville, Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek and Vancouver Lake. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the parking fee changed to $5 per day, regardless of vehicle type. 

Parking fees help provide funding to support parks maintenance and impacts of use such as garbage/waste management, restroom cleaning and facilities upkeep. In fall 2025, the Clark County Council approved updated rates for parking fees and facility rentals, to be implemented in 2026. 

Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington is proud to announce the sixth annual Students for Clean Water Student Video Contest. Middle and high school students throughout Clark County are invited to create fun and impactful short videos to inspire stewardship of our community’s water resources. 

Students currently in grades 6-12 can submit 25 to 60-second videos on topics related to water pollution prevention, stewardship, environmental justice or their personal connection to water. Videos are due by April 17. 

Clark County is updating the ADA transition plan for transportation facilities to meet current standards and comply with requirements of the county’s comprehensive growth management plan update. The purpose of the plan is to provide access to transportation facilities for people with disabilities. 

The community is invited to learn more at an open house on Jan. 22. 

Clark County’s Composter Recycler eight-week volunteer training course teaches residents low-waste and sustainable living information and techniques. The course, beginning Jan. 28, teaches students to reduce waste, recycle properly and minimize toxic chemicals in their homes. Course graduates volunteer a minimum of 25 hours by the end of the year, educating and inspiring members of the community through events and workshops. 

The play areas at Hazel Dell Community Park will be closed beginning in early January for the removal of old play equipment and the installation of new equipment. Other areas of the park will remain open during construction. Those visiting the park during construction are reminded to stay out of closed areas and watch for construction traffic. 

The replacement play equipment was selected based on community feedback from an online survey and several events. A castle/medieval theme was selected. 

Clark County residents who are among the millions of people buying natural Christmas trees this holiday season can utilize local options to recycle their trees, giving them a new purpose after the holidays are over. 

Recycled Christmas trees are chipped into mulch, which is a natural and low-cost product that can help conserve water and beautify garden beds and landscaping. When organic waste, like trees, rots in landfills, it creates methane, a potent greenhouse gas. 

The Clark County Council is seeking applicants to fill up to two seats on a fifteen-person board that advises the county on matters related to the county-owned Chelatchie Prairie Railroad. 

Applicants with railroad or railroad-related experience, or business experience using freight-rail service desired. 

Board members serve three-year terms. Terms are anticipated to begin after Jan. 1, 2025. Applications are accepted until the positions have been filled. 

Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants for multiple open volunteer park host positions. Park hosts live at a county park and perform basic maintenance, operations and security duties. Public Works is currently seeking applicants for: 

2026 annual parking passes for county regional parks are now available for purchase. Daily parking fees are charged year-round at four county regional parks – Frenchman’s Bar, Lewisville, Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek and Vancouver Lake. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the parking fee will be $5 per day, regardless of vehicle type. 

This is the final update to Clark County’s storm response and impact information from the atmospheric river event that began Dec. 9. 

Closures and Impacts 
All roads and parks closed due to the storm have been reopened.