Vancouver, Wash. – At a public meeting on March 24, the Clark County Council voted unanimously to close all playgrounds in Clark County parks effective immediately. The decision was made based on the Governor’s Executive order and is supported by Clark County Public Health.

Parks Grounds and Maintenance staff will begin posting closure signs at all Clark County Parks today. Some public restrooms will remain open, but park users should be prepared to not have access to a restroom or hand-washing facilities.

Vancouver, Wash.

Vancouver, Wash. – Out of an abundance of caution, and in accordance with state and county guidelines issued regarding the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Clark County Public Works has closed Luke Jensen Sports Park to all public events and activities. Private rentals scheduled to take place during the closure are canceled and will be fully refunded.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County councilors today unveiled new watershed signs that were chosen by county residents last year as part of a Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington project. The event was held at Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Regional Park where the first new watershed sign was installed. The new signs, which are located where named streams cross roads, will replace existing signs that were installed in the mid-1990s.

Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking five applicants to fill vacancies on the Clark County Development and Engineering Advisory Board, DEAB. The positions are open to professionals associated with private and public-sector professional engineering, planning, the Building Industry Association and at-large development work.

The positions have three-year terms that begin April 1, 2020 and ends March 31, 2023.

Vancouver, Wash. – Members of the community are invited to come learn about on-going work for the Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan to address Eurasian watermilfoil in Vancouver Lake.

Public Works staff will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, at Columbia River High School, 800 NW 99th St. Those interested in attending can stop by anytime during the event to discuss the plan, ask questions of county staff, and offer comments and suggestions.

Vancouver, Wash. – Drivers throughout Clark County can expect intermittent single-lane closures and delays as work begins to upgrade traffic signals and equipment.

Beginning Jan. 1, crews with Clark County Public Works’ contractor, Mill Plain Electric, will improve existing traffic signal systems, upgrade and relocate existing school zone flashing lights and repair damaged signal systems and fiber optic lines. This work will be performed intermittently at 10 locations:

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is seeking applicants to fill three open positions on the nine-member Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

Two positions have four-year terms and one is for a one-year term for a youth age 11-20.

Residents living anywhere in Clark County can apply. People with experience and expertise in advocating for biking, walking, transit, active transportation, mobility issues, public speaking or serving on boards and commissions are encouraged to apply.

Vancouver, Wash. – Annual parking passes for four of Clark County’s biggest, most popular parks will go on sale next week.

2020 passes cost $30 and will be valid at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, Lewisville Regional Park, Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond and Vancouver Lake Regional Park.

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 3, passes can be purchased at:

Vancouver, Wash. – Members of the community are invited to come learn about plans for a new community park on Northeast 72nd Avenue.

Public Works staff will host an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St. Those interested in attending can stop by anytime during the event to discuss the project, ask questions of county staff, and offer comments and suggestions.