Update 12.30.25: Professional arborists will be removing dead and dying trees and branches at Hazel Dell Community Park. Due to recent storms, this work will continue until Friday, Jan. 9. The project will improve tree canopy health and reduce safety hazards. Some dead trees will be left standing as wildlife habitat, after hazardous portions are removed. For the safety of workers and park visitors, several areas of the park will be temporarily closed during the work. Closed areas will be marked with signs, barriers and caution tape. Please avoid work areas while visiting the park.
Master Plan Update & Improvement Project
Update Nov. 21 –
Play area updates
The play areas will be closed beginning in early January for the removal and replacement of play 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.
Community feedback was taken into consideration in the planning process for the concept. The replacement play equipment was selected based on community feedback from an online survey and several events. A castle/medieval theme was selected.
Park plan update
In 2026, Parks and Nature will finalize the preferred park plan for the undeveloped five acres of Hazel Dell Community Park shown in the “master plan update – concept” above. Design and construction of this area is pending future funding.
Access improvements project
Also in 2026, we will design and build accessibility improvements in the developed park, including paving the parking lot and updating the lower trail system to provide ADA-compliant routes to shelters, restrooms, and play areas.
A public open house in late winter will share project updates, and construction is expected to begin in summer 2026.
Funding
The project is funded by real estate excise taxes collected from the sale of homes in Clark County.
Preliminary Schedule
- Play equipment replacement and design open house: Early winter 2025
- Bid project: Early spring 2026
- Construction: summer - fall 2026
Preliminary Schedule
- Play equipment replacement and design open house: Early winter 2025
- Bid project: Early spring 2026
- Construction: summer - fall 2026
Mailers
June 2025 (PDF)
March 2024 (PDF)
August 2023 (PDF)
Project Meetings
March 27, 2024 from 6 - 8 p.m. - Open House
- Parks and Lands will present a master plan for the undeveloped five-acre park parcel and an update on the accessibility improvements for the forested portion of the park.
- Video: https://youtu.be/cQaFja8iufg
- Open House Presentation – English
- Open House Presentation – Spanish
- Open House Presentation – Russian
- Open House Presentation – Ukrainian
- Open house meeting minutes (PDF)
For master planning information,
Lynde Wallick, park and trails planner
Lynde.wallick@clark.wa.gov
564-397-5882
This 20-acre community park was one of the first built in the county.
Facilities
- 2 picnic shelters with electricity and water
- 3 barbecue grills
- 34 picnic tables
- 2 drinking fountains
- 2 pieces of play equipment
- 1 restroom
Picnic shelters
The park's west shelter, which seats up to 100 people, can be reserved for a $150 daily fee. The park's east shelter, which seats up to 35 people, can be reserved for a $75 daily fee.
Hazel Dell picnic shelters (PDF)
The picnic shelters can be reserved up to 334 days in advance for events taking place April1 through Oct. 31. The shelters must be reserved at least seven days in advance.
Shelters that have not been reserved are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis. All shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge, Nov. 1 through March 31.
Hours
7 am to dusk
Related information
Location
2300 NE 68th St.
Vancouver, WA
United States
Amenities
Barbecue Grills
Benches
Picnic Tables
Play Equipment
Restrooms
Shelter