Embrace the Outdoors: Exploring the Unique Blend of Sports and Nature in Vancouver, Washington
Sports facilities in Vancouver offer both popular and nontraditional sporting opportunities, including MMA, rowing and equestrian eventsIntroduction
VANCOUVER, WA
Situated on the north bank of the Columbia River in Clark County, Vancouver, Washington provides exceptional sports facilities nestled among outstanding and serene natural amenities. The area is rich with Indigenous history and claims to be one of the first permanent settlements west of the Rocky Mountains, while providing plenty of urban and regional outdoor excursions.
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Clark County Event Center
Sports Covered: Equestrian, Canine, MMA, Gymnastics, Wrestling
Situated in the heart of the 106-acre Clark County Fairgrounds is a 100,000-square-foot sports facility boasting six event spaces. The Clark County Event Center includes an enclosed equestrian arena and numerous commercial buildings adding flexibility and diversity to what they provide. Past events include the Mt. Hood Doberman Agility competition, kennel club shows, live MMA matches and dog obedience classes. The multi-purpose year-round center also hosts the annual 10-day Clark County Fair drawing in over 350,000 attendees to the grounds.
Harmony Sports Complex
Sports Covered: Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee
The Harmony Sports Complex in Vancouver, Washington, is one of the top sports facilities offering multiple fields for youth sports games and practices. Leased by the Harmony Sports Association, the complex is home to the Columbia Premier Soccer Club and Cascade Little League players. Multiple fields provide diverse playing options with three lighted turf fields, six grass and six baseball fields (five with turf infields). Different types of youth sports here include soccer, baseball, softball and ultimate Frisbee tournaments.
Vancouver Lake / Columbia River
Sports Covered: Sand Volleyball, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing
Vancouver Lake is a 190-acre park that hugs 2.5 miles of the western shoreline offering a playground for water sports and volleyball enthusiasts. The park comprises 35 acres of developed land, providing the perfect conditions for a game of volleyball or calm water activities. Visitors can also participate or spectate in numerous annual rowing competitions from the Vancouver Lake Rowing Club. The park provides two sand volleyball courts with nets typically set up from May 15 to September 15. Other amenities include picnic shelters, 65 picnic tables, 24 barbecue grills, restrooms, drinking fountains, playground equipment and two walking paths.
Just a couple miles to the west flows the mighty Columbia River, and 120-acre Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park. Providing many of the same amenities as Vancouver Lake, there are also eight sand volleyball courts and more challenging currents for windsurfing, fishing and other water sports.