Nature & Play
Columbia Tech Center’s trails and parks provide close-to-home recreational areas, educational experiences, natural landscapes and beautiful communities.
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Walking Map & Guide
Columbia Tech Center’s trails and parks provide close-to-home recreation, natural landscapes, and educational experiences for the young and young-at-heart.
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Nature Playground
The 25,000 square foot natural playground offers experiences that mimic play in nature. Nature play areas stimulate a child’s imagination and creativity and provide a place where children can discover and become lifelong stewards of the environment.
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Boardwalk
Bring the family for an exploration of the boardwalk, then go on an eye-spy quest for native plants and wildlife, like the State Bird of Washington or even the mythic Sasquatch.
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Amphitheater
Columbia Tech Center along with The City of Vancouver, hosts Sunday evening concerts from local artists.
New Amphitheater Opens Summer 2022
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Basketball Court
Challenge your friends to a lively match of hoops or a classic game of H-O-R-S-E. The court is first-come, first-served – perfect for an impromptu neighborhood pick-up game.
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Walking Paths
Exploring Columbia Tech Center by foot is a fun and healthy way to spend the day. More than 6 miles of walking paths help make our community more livable by providing opportunities for physical activity, which improves fitness and mental health.
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Nature Trail
An extension of Columbia Tech Center’s connected walking paths, the nature trail offers the opportunity to take in views from a tranquil vantage point.
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Farmers Market
Take an afternoon stroll and support local vendors at the East Vancouver Farmers Market. Thursdays from 10am – 2pm, June – August.