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]

Keep Your Cool, Vancouver

City of Vancouver Helps You Stay Cool.

Now that summer weather is finally here and we have all thawed out, we need to start thinking about how to stay cool, and still have fun, when it may be too hot to spend all day in the sun.

Well, the City of Vancouver and Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation have issued a press release with the following suggestions:

“With temperatures rising well into the 90s over the next few days, the City of Vancouver encourages residents to … [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]

Marshall Center Winter Wonderfest

Free Fun for the Whole Family.

Marshall Center in Vancouver will be the place to be for the Winter Wonderfest, free family holiday fun on Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 1 to 4:30 pm brought to you by Lifeline Connections.

There will be swimming, inflatables, magic, and a concert by the Rockaroos! Pre-register to ensure your spot for the concert; call 360.487.7100, Activity #76282.

Marshall Community Center, 1009 E McLoughlin.… [Continue reading this Article]

Sunday Funday

Title: Sunday Funday
Location: Marshall Center
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Description: From 2 to 5:30 pm families are invited, free of charge, to come to Marshall Center and enjoy staff led games and activities, and 90 minutes of swimming in Marshall Pool. Click link for more information.
Start Time: 2:00 pm
Date: 2009-12-06
End Time: 5:30 pm… [Continue reading this Article]

Sunday Funday

Title: Sunday Funday
Location: Marshall Center
Link out: Click here
Description: From 2 to 5:30 pm families are invited, free of charge, to come to Marshall Center and enjoy staff led games and activities, and 90 minutes of swimming in Marshall Pool. Clikc link for more information.
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2009-11-01
End Time: 17:30… [Continue reading this Article]

Sunday Funday

Title: Sunday Funday
Location: Marshall Center
Link out: Click here
Description: From 2 to 5:30 pm families are invited, free of charge, to come to Marshall Center and enjoy staff led games and activities, and 90 minutes of swimming in Marshall Pool. Click link for more information.
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2009-10-04
End Time: 17:30… [Continue reading this Article]

Sunday Funday

Title: Sunday Funday
Location: Marshall Center
Link out: Click here
Description: From 2 to 5:30 pm families are invited, free of charge, to come to Marshall Center and enjoy staff led games and activities, and 90 minutes of swimming in Marshall Pool.
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2009-09-06
End Time: 17:30… [Continue reading this Article]

Let’s Go Swimming

Vancouver Lake and Klineline Pond Welcome Swimmers Back.

Both Vancouver Lake and Klineline Pond have been reopened for swimming today, just in time for the weekend!

Vancouver Lake has been closed since July 22; Salmon Creek Klineline Pond was only closed for a couple of days, since August 18.   While the weather forecast for Vancouver/Clark county does not show we are headed for another Hotpocalypse, it does look like good swimming weather.

Get out and have some fun in the sun, and water!… [Continue reading this Article]

Salmon Creek Klineline Pond Closed

Okay to Spray, But Not Splash.

Update 8/21/09: Klineline Pond Reopened today!

Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Greenway has been closed to swimmers today, August 18, by the Health Department due to high levels E-coli.  The spray park at Klineline Pond is still safe to use as its water does not come from the pond and is chlorinated to kill bacteria. So, while the picnic areas and spray park are open for use, the pond is off limits.

Another test is scheduled for Wednesday, with … [Continue reading this Article]

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