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Enjoy an Independence Day walk at the site of the oldest military fort in the Old Oregon Territory. Esther Short Park is the oldest public park in WA. Explore Historic Ft. Vancouver & Historic Uptown.
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July 4th Stroll thru History
Traditional Walk
SN: 131960 - 2026
Future event (not yet open)
Starting Sat, Jul 4th, 2026 for 1 day
Start table open: 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Vancouver, Washington
The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
The event will be available as two 5 km loops beginning and ending at Esther Short Park. The East Loop will take you thru the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site where you will see the reconstructed Old Fort Vancouver & Officers Row, which includes the Marshall House, O.O. Howard House, and Grant House. You will also be able to see the historic Pearson Air Field & Museum. You will tour thru the historic Vancouver Barracks. The Northwest Loop will take you thru some beautiful old Vancouver neighborhoods & parks, and a meander thru the historic Uptown commercial district.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
The event route will be on city sidewalks, street shoulders, paved paths, & one short smooth gravel path. Restrooms are available in Esther Short Park and in nearby commercial establishments.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start
Esther Short Park on Columbia St. side between 6th & 8th Sts. I-5 NORTHBOUND & SR14 WESTBOUND: Exit #1B (City Center). LEFT on 6th St. RIGHT on Columbia St to Esther Short Park on your left. I-5 SOUTHBOUND: Exit #1C (Mill Plain W). RIGHT on 15th St. LEFT on Columbia St to 8th St. Esther Short Park on your right. PARKING: Park in parking spots on streets around & near Esther Short Park. Alternately, use the Park & Go Lot at corner of 6th & Columbia (reasonable fee).
Maps phrase and directions link
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Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA |
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