Parks, trails, and open spaces in Vancouver and Clark County provide a wealth of benefits.
They set the stage for healthy and active families, a place for neighbors to meet, a chance to
grow your own food in a community garden, and are safe, fun places for kids to play. They enhance
our community's livability, sustainability and economic vitality.
Many of the special features you find in parks across Vancouver and Clark County, such as
benches, play equipment, and picnic tables, have been developed with the generous support of
partnering organizations and donors. We are always looking for partnerships and contributions
to make your parks even better. Let our staff and partners at the Parks Foundation of Vancouver
and Clark County find an opportunity for your support.
Picnic Tables, Shelters, and other Special Features
We have a number of new amenities that can be added to parks according to recently developed
park master plans. Please contact the Parks Foundation for a list of options. Choose from picnic
shelters, gazebos, community gardens, playgrounds, tables, trails, and more!
The Bench Program
Honor a family, friend, loved one or event with a bench donation. You may designate an existing
bench with a beautiful honor plaque, or select a park and provide a new bench with honor plaque.
A granite plaque will be placed to recognize your generous donation.
Donated benches are located throughout the city of Vancouver and Clark County in existing
parks and along trails. New benches are welcome in all parks and along trails. Locations have
been identified throughout our community where benches are needed to provide places for people
to rest and enjoy the park and/or trail area.
For benches at locations not identified on the map, please fill out the bench donation application
with your requested location specified. Though not all location special requests may be
appropriate in the context of the park or trail's master plan, we will work with you to find a
great location for your bench.
Bench Types:
Standard: This is the 6' long wooden bench with armrest. These benches may be placed in neighborhood and community parks.
New Standard Bench: $2,500.00
Adopt an Existing Bench: $1,500.00
Craftsman:This is a 6' long wooden bench with armrests on the outside frame. These stylish benches are placed at regional parks and specialty locations such as Esther Short Park and the Renaissance Waterfront Trail.
New Craftsman Bench: $5,000
Adopt an Existing Bench: $2,500
Fees for donated benches include all materials for the bench, installation costs, a concrete pad
(to meet accessibility requirements) and a granite recognition plaque. A portion of the fee is
held in a specific fund for maintenance of your bench, as well as a small administrative fee.
Existing benches that do not have plaques can be "donated" for a reduced price that would include
the granite recognition plaque, clean-up (if needed) of the bench and a future maintenance fund.
Current Park Foundation Bench Inventory
Browse the map below to learn more about the Park Bench Program. Click on a marker for individual bench information or use the lists below the map to find a specific name/location.
Bench Types:
Dedicated
Undedicated
Potential
Dedicated Benches
Available Benches
Contact us today!
Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation: 360-619-1111
Parks Foundation: 360-693-7050
See the full Parks and Recreation Catalog by clicking "Winter Catalog", or go to Rec Connect
and search by class number or title. Rec Connect - the no-hassle way to play!
Dedicated
Undedicated
Potential
