Pacific Community Park's picnic shelter can be reserved for a $75 fee.

Pacific picnic shelter (PDF)

The picnic shelter can be reserved up to 334 days in advance for events taking place April 1 through October 31. The shelter must be reserved at least seven days in advance of the event.

If the shelter has not been reserved, it is available for free on a first-come, first-served basis. All shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge, November 1 through March 31.

• Picnic shelters in county parks
• Online shelter reservations

This 8-acre off-leash area is on the north side of Pacific Community Park, on Northeast 18th Street between 164th and 172nd Avenue. It is fully fenced with two double-gated entrances accessible from the two parking lots inside the community park. Dogs must be leashed in the parking lot and in all other areas outside the fenced dog park.

The dog park features a gravel perimeter trail through open lawn and forested areas, a rustic log agility course, benches and drinking fountains. A dog rinse-off area is on the back side of the restroom on the west side of the park, closest to Northeast 164th Avenue. Dogs must be leashed at the rinse-off area.

The park is named in honor of Dakota, a former Vancouver Police Department canine who was killed while tracking a suspect in October 2007.

Clark County and the City of Vancouver have partnered with Dog Owners Group for Park Access in Washington, or DOGPAW, to help identify, develop and maintain new off-leash areas. DOGPAW also collaborates with other agencies, including the Bonneville Power Administration, to develop dog parks.

• Dog park rules (DOGPAW)
• Other dog parks in Clark County

The Natural Demonstration Gardens are located in the northeast corner of Pacific Community Park.

Each of eight themed-vignette demonstration gardens illustrates distinct natural gardening techniques and ideas for home gardens and landscapes. Native species and other useful plants are featured, as are recycled/repurposed and inexpensive materials in environmentally friendly designs.

These gardens serve as an education space for the community to learn about natural gardening practices, including reduced use of synthetic chemicals and enhancements for wildlife and habitat. Natural gardening practices contribute to the overall health of the community. 

The Natural Demonstration Gardens are maintained by Clark County Master Gardeners in collaboration with the Clark County Green Neighbors program. Educational workshops and events take place in the gardens throughout the year. 

For more information about volunteering in the gardens, please email Christine Anderson at Christine.Anderson1@wsu.edu.

Pacific Community Park is the only county-owned park to feature a large extreme sports area for skaters and BMXers. This 10,000-square-foot extreme sports area was built in 2007. Grindline developed the design for the extreme sports area with input from local skaters and BMXers. The result was a park that combined street and vert/bowl features in a configuration that accommodated BMX riders and skateboarders of a variety of skill levels.

Long-term plans call for developing another 10,000 square feet of the skate park. Donations to help build the second phase can be made through the Parks Foundation of Clark County.

Extreme sports area rules:

• This park is unsupervised. Use at your own risk.
• This park is open to extreme sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
• Know your own abilities, be safe and respect those who have different skill levels or methods.
• When riding, look up and communicate your path.
• Helmets, elbow pads, knee pads and other protective clothing are strongly recommended.
• No glass containers, motorized vehicles or foreign objects (jumps, launch ramps, etc.)
• Respect the hard work that went into making this place possible and be a good neighbor.
• Keep noise levels down, pick up after yourself and don’t vandalize.

If you see someone acting inappropriately, be a mentor and share tips on park etiquette.

Call 911 in an emergency or to report criminal behavior in or around the park.

Call 564.397.2446 to report maintenance problems.

Related information

• Clark County park rules
• Report a maintenance concern