Esther Short Park, Vancouver

Name: Esther Short Park
Address: 605 Esther St, Vancouver, 98660-3021, United States
Telephone: +1 360-487-8311

#6 among attractions in Vancouver

Park, Relax in park, Farmer's market, Garden, More...

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Facts and practical information

Esther Short Park is a public park and town square located in downtown Vancouver, Washington. Established in 1853, it is the oldest public park in the state of Washington. and one of the oldest public parks in the West. ()

Created: 1853Elevation: 49 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°37'35"N, 122°40'30"W

Address

605 Esther StDowntown Vancouver (Esther Short)Vancouver 98660-3021 United States

Contact

+1 360-487-8311

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Day trips

Esther Short Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Fort Vancouver, Jantzen Beach Center, Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Plaza.

0.7 miE
Museum, Historical place, Military museum
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver
17 min walk • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in the states of Washington and Oregon.
0.7 miSE
Pioneer life at a former trading center
Fort Vancouver, Vancouver
18 min walk • Fort Vancouver was a 19th-century fur trading post that was the headquarters of the Hudson's Bay Company's Columbia Department, located in the Pacific Northwest.
1.1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jantzen Beach Center, Portland
28 min walk • Nestled on Hayden Island in the city of Portland, Oregon, Jantzen Beach Center offers a unique shopping experience to both locals and visitors alike. This sprawling shopping center, once the site of the historic Jantzen Beach Amusement Park, has become a modern-day...
~1110 ftS
Park
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Plaza, Vancouver
6 min walk • The Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Plaza is a plaza in Vancouver, Washington, United States. The plaza was created in 2013, and continues to be maintained by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7824. It features a "Remembrance Wall" with murals by the Clark County Mural Society.
~270 ftSE
Tower
Salmon Run Bell Tower, Vancouver
2 min walk • The Salmon Run Bell Tower is a bell tower and glockenspiel in Vancouver, Washington's Esther Short Park, in the United States.
0.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Pearson Air Museum, Vancouver
24 min walk • The Pearson Field Education Center delivers experiential aviation based science, technology, engineering and math programs for young people ages kindergarten through 12th grade on historic Pearson Field, Vancouver, Washington.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum
Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver
13 min walk • The Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver, Washington, is located in a 1909 Carnegie library and is operated by the Clark County Historical Society, established in 1917. It opened at the old Carnegie Library building on May 24, 1964. The first museum director was Joe Pagel.
1.1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park
Lotus Isle, Portland
28 min walk • Lotus Isle Amusement Park was an amusement park that operated from 1930 to 1932 on Tomahawk Island in Portland, Oregon. Known as the "Wonderland of the Pacific Northwest", Lotus Isle was located just east of the more successful Jantzen Beach amusement park.
~1610 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater, Vancouver
8 min walk • The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater is a church building and parish of the Catholic Church located in Vancouver, Washington, United States.
~1760 ftS
Memorial
Captain George Vancouver Monument Plaza, Vancouver
9 min walk • The Captain George Vancouver Monument Plaza is a memorial plaza along Vancouver, Washington's Waterfront Park, in the United States. The plaza features Jay Rood's 1992 sculpture Boat of Discovery.
~1440 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Kiggins Theatre, Vancouver
7 min walk • The Kiggins Theatre is a single-screen movie theater in Vancouver, Washington. Named for former Vancouver mayor and businessman John P. Kiggins, it opened in 1936. It is located at 1011 Main Street in downtown Vancouver.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Esther Short Park open?

Esther Short Park is open:

Monday 5 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 5 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 5 am - 10 pm
Thursday 5 am - 10 pm
Friday 5 am - 10 pm
Saturday 5 am - 10 pm
Sunday 5 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Esther Short Park?

Nearby attractions include The Pioneer Mother Memorial, Vancouver (2 min walk), Salmon Run Bell Tower, Vancouver (2 min walk), Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Plaza, Vancouver (6 min walk), Vancouver Waterfront Park, Vancouver (7 min walk).

How to get to Esther Short Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Esther Short Park:

Bus

Columbia Street & 6th Street • Lines: 71 (2 min walk)
Washington & 7th Street • Lines: 105 (3 min walk)

Train

Vancouver (15 min walk)