National Learn to Row Day at Vancouver Lake

Vancouver Lake Crew Wants You!

Row, row, row, your boat… Have you ever wanted to try rowing? Well, now is your chance.

Vancouver Lake Crew invites you to join them for National Learn to Row Day and Open House on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 10 am to 2 pm at their facility at Vancouver Lake Park. Everyone is welcome to this free event that will give you a taste of what rowing is all about!

“Vancouver Lake Crew began in February 2002. It is … [Continue reading this Article]

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]

Vancouver Lake is for the Birds

Bird Walk at Vancouver Lake.

Join the Backyard Bird Shop as they host a Bird Walk at Vancouver Lake on November 7, 2009 beginning at 8 am and lasting about two to three hours.  “These free, expert guided bird walks are a great way to meet our local birds and learn to recognize them”.

This is a free event, but registration is required. Please visit the Backyard Bird Shop online or call 360.253.5771.… [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]

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]