Event Details
Playground Opening and Movie Night at Fruit Valley Park
Saturday, August 16, 2025
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Fruit Valley Neighborhood Park
3200 Fruit Valley Road, Vancouver WA
Come celebrate the grand opening of the new Elizabeth Austin Playground at Fruit Valley Park! We’re excited to open Vancouver’s newest inclusive playground with a community party and movie night.
This event is free and everyone is welcome! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and get ready for a fun night at Fruit Valley Park.
- 6:30 p.m. Ribbon cutting with the Mayor
- 7:00 p.m. Explore the new playground and enjoy games and family activities, giveaways, vendors and free treats
- 8:45 p.m. Outdoor movie begins: The Wild Robot (PG)
Thank you to the Kuni Foundation for their generous $1.2 million gift that made this playground possible. The new playground honors the memory of Elizabeth Austin, a passionate advocate for inclusive spaces and a mother of twin boys. Together, they joyfully visited every playground in the area. Before her passing from cancer in 2021, Elizabeth dedicated her energy to education, philanthropy and community connection.
Learn more about this project on Be Heard Vancouver.