A Message from the City Manager

Join us March 27 for State of the City and Council Community Forum at Firstenburg

We’re already a quarter of the way through 2023, and it’s shaping up to be another busy year for the City of Vancouver. Read on for an update on the City's Annual Report, the launch of "Our Vancouver," a planing process to help create a more equitable and inclusive future over the next 20 years, and information on recent water quality testing results.

Watch Now: Vancouver's 2023 State of the City

It's an exciting time for our great city! In 2022, we embraced our growth and transformation, implementing initiatives to improve livability, public safety, community, public spaces and to change lives for the better.

View the 2022 Annual Report

Esther Short Park Playground Reopens April 29

Rendering depiction of a slide at an all inclusive park

Everyone is invited to join the celebration as Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle cuts the ribbon on Vancouver’s newest playground at Esther Short Park at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29. Explore the fully inclusive play equipment and enjoy a stroll or roll through the park to check out the new gazebo and finished stage improvements. While you’re there, be sure to pick up a free raffle ticket for your chance to win wonderful local products from the Vancouver Farmers Market.

Vancouver is serious about protecting the planet, leading the way in our commitment to become carbon neutral citywide by 2040. This April, join us in celebrating Earth Day every day! 🌎

Three Ways We're Doubling Down on Litter Pick Up

The City's HART team (Homelessness Assistance and Resources Team)

Through working partnerships, we're leading the way in cleaning up litter and illegal dumping throughout Vancouver. In 2022: (1) Our Homelessness Assistance and Resources Team (HART) doubled its impact, cleaning up more than 440 tons of solid waste from active and abandoned encampments. (2) The City, in partnership with volunteers, cleaned up nearly 13 tons of litter and debris along 26 highway on and off ramps thanks to a one-time grant from the State Department of Ecology. (3) Talkin' Trash, a Share program supported in part by the City cleaned up nearly 280 tons of litter and debris. This program not only improves community health and livability, it also provides employment opportunties to those who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Get involved: Become a Litter Steward

Join us on Earth Day for our Free, Family-Friendly Sustainable Communities Fair

Earth Day Sustainable Communities Fair presented by the City of Vancouver and Clark Public Utilities

Learn about the infinite wisdom of nature and the many resources available in Vancouver to support a more sustainable way of life at our first-ever Sustainable Communities Fair on Saturday, April 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bagley Community Park. Bring the family for food, fun and activities by more than 15 vendors, including the Vancouver Bee Project, Vancouver Audobon Society and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.

Get your Earth Day on

Take Advantage of Free Spring Cleaning Resources

Pruning, Old Tires and Damaged Chair with Guilty Dog on Top

Vancouver’s annual spring coupons are now arriving in more than 45,000 customer mailboxes. This popular program helps Vancouver community members with free disposal of yard debris and tires at designated drop-off sites from April 3 through June 30. And don't forget to take advantage of free curbside disposal of up to five bulky items this year with the City and Waste Connections' free bulky item pick up program. Before you embark on your spring yard work, learn more about proper tree pruning from our Urban Forestry team. And explore Earth-friendly alternatives to disposal of yard debris at free composting workshops or through Waste Connections’ optional organics services.

Learn more about Spring Cleanup coupons

Schedule a bulky item pick up

Lend a Hand in Honor of Earth Day 🌲

It's no accident Vancouver has been named a "Tree City USA" since 1989! Each year community members give thousands of volunteer hours to help create a healthy, clean place to live, work and play. Join us April 12 for an Arbor Day celebration tree planting, or on April 22 for one of two Earth Day volunteer events, including the planting of a new learning garden at The Downs Neighborhood Park or a litter clean up at Bagley Woods.

Get Out and Enjoy Vancouver's Green Scene

Green spaces, parks, trails in Vancouver

With over 2,200 acres of park land, 28 natural areas and more than 20 miles of trails – it's no surprise Vancouver was named one of the "Best Cities for Outdoor Activities" in America. And it's only getting better! This year, we're opening two new, inclusive playgrounds at Esther Short and Marshall Community Parks and kicking off construction on a third inclusive playground at Fruit Valley Park. Construction also kicks off on a new play area, pickleball courts and more upgrades at Oakbrook Park.

Find a park or trail

News Briefs

How would you invest $25 million in Fourth Plain area neighborhoods?

City celebrates Old City Cemetery with dedication of a new interpretive panel

City prepares for busy season of paving, preserving streets

City invites feedback on Vancouver's first arts, cultural center

The Vancouver Elks Club 823 invites you to a free Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8.

The Urban Forestry Commission will host Arbor Day on Wednesday, April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to noon along Campus Drive in the Meadow Homes neighborhood

Join Clark College, City of Vancouver, and Vancouver Rotary on the Clark College main campus for the annual Sakura Festival on April 20

View the Vancouver Police Department's online crime map

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