The gift that keeps on giving...

2011 park and boat launch passes make great holiday gifts

Vancouver, WA – Are you still looking for a great holiday gift for an outdoor enthusiast? Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation’s annual parking pass may be just the thing.



The $40 pass is good for unlimited access to four of Clark County’s most popular regional parks and two boat launches Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2011. Passes can be purchased at the following locations (cash only):

• Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, (360) 487-7100

• Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver, (360) 487-7001

• Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground, (360) 342-5380



“The annual parking pass will pay for itself even if you only use it twice a month,” said Pete Mayer, Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Director. “For our regular park and boat launch visitors, the savings can be quite significant.”



The annual pass may be used at the following county-owned parks and boat launches:

• Vancouver Lake Park

• Frenchman’s Bar Park

• Lewisville Park

• Salmon Creek Park/Klineline Pond

• Daybreak Boat Launch on the East Fork Lewis River

• Haapa Boat Launch on the North Fork Lewis River



For the frequent visitor, an annual parking pass is an economical alternative to the daily parking fee charged at these parks and boat launches ($2 for motorcycles, $3 for cars, $6 for cars with trailers and $8 for buses and some RVs). The parking fees help pay for maintenance and operations.



For more information, visit www.vanclarkparks-rec.org.