Parker's Landing Historical Park — Attraction in Washougal

Site of Parkersville, the first European-occupied "city" on the north side of the Columbia River. For many years it was the busiest port and dock one this stretch of the north shore, until newer, larger steamers outgrew its waters. Washougal came to dominance with larger docks with deeper draughts ("drafts"). Soon steamers bypassed Parkersville and in a few short years it was abandoned altogether, leaving a few homes and their residents.

The park was lovingly built to honor Parkersville and its place in local history. Featuring a detailed interpretive gazebo, a rose gazebo, and a small public platform. The park is ajoined to a lovely walking green above a marina and boat ramp and small cafe, all encircled by a one-way ring drive down to the marina and boat ramp.

There is a small paved and striped parking area directly behind the park itself, including two ramp-ready handicap spots. Parking is accessed from the one-way ring drive, starting near the restrooms and pay station. The rest of the capacious unpaved parking is for boat trailers.

It is a lovely treed park, hidden away, with real history and some lovely garden and water scenery. Worth a stop.

We stopped by on Christmas Day, with virtually nobody here. I imagine in warmer times the boat ramp...

Your rating will depend on what you're looking for in the park. If you're looking for a bunch of activities and play equipment, this isn't the place for you; also the bathrooms aren't great but they do have them. If you're looking for a place with a great view of the Columbia River, historical significance, and a little peace and quiet this is just the place. There's plenty of parking because of the proximity to the boat launch and the Port of Camas Washougal, and there's even a little walking trail that...

Beautiful for leisurely walk along the river - be sure to stop just for a few minutes to look at the Veterans Memorial listing the names of those from Camas & Washougal who gave their all for...