No Swimming in Vancouver Lake

Vancouver Lake Park to Remain Open.

Update 8/12/2010: Vancouver Lake IS cleared for swimming! Clark County Public Health officials have lifted the health advisory for no swimming in Vancouver Lake after the most recent testing showed the cyanobacteria (algae bloom) was no longer a threat. The water will be tested again on August 19. However, with the warm weather another algae bloom could develop. “…we urge people to avoid water contact if a bloom develops this weekend. A bloom would give the water a scummy … [Continue reading this Article]

Summertime Swimming at Klineline

No More Lifeguards on Duty.

The good news is that Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Park will remain open for swimming this summer. The bad news is that due to budget cuts, there will no longer be lifeguards on duty. And, since one of the duties of the lifeguards was to also maintain the spray feature at the park, that will also be turned off this summer.

Salmon Creek Park, Klineline Pond, the picnic areas, playground and trails will all be open and available for … [Continue reading this Article]

All Church Picnic

Title: All Church Picnic
Location: Pearson Air Museum
Link out: Click here
Description: The “best picnic Clark County has ever seen.” There will be live worship music, pony rides, bounce houses, slip-n-slide, potato sack races, and more.Click link for more information.
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2009-09-05
End Time: 15;00… [Continue reading this Article]

Clark County All Church Picnic

Picnic at Pearson Air Museum.

Come One, Come All to the Vancouver Clark County All Church Picnic on Saturday, September 5, 2009 from 11 am to 3 pm at Pearson Air Museum.

What can you expect at an “All Church Picnic”?  Well, according to the All Church Picnic website, you can expect the “best picnic Clark County has ever seen.”  There will be live worship music, pony rides, bounce houses, slip-n-slide, potato sack races, and more.  If you are up for it, there is … [Continue reading this Article]

No Swimming

Vancouver Lake Closed to Swimmers.

Update 8/21/09: Vancouver Lake Reopens for Swimming Today!

Vancouver Lake has been temporarily closed until further notice due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria and Blue-Green Algae.  Because exposure to either of these can cause illness, public health officials are recommending:
*No Swimming or Wading
*No Wind Surfing or Sail Boarding
*No Water Contact for Animals

Vancouver Lake Park will remain open and the water within the facilities is not affected by the lake and is still safe to … [Continue reading this Article]