Esther Short Park
| Esther Short Park | |
|---|---|
The Salmon Run Bell Tower, in the park's Propstra Square | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | downtown Vancouver, Washington |
| Coordinates | 45°37′35″N 122°40′30″W / 45.6265°N 122.675°W |
| Created | 1853 |
Esther Short Park is a public park and town square located in downtown Vancouver, Washington. Established in 1853, it is the oldest public park in the state of Washington, and one of the oldest public parks in the West.
It is located in the city's downtown between West Columbia and 8th Street. It was bequeathed to the city in 1862, and includes a children's playground, a rose garden, a large fountain system made of columnar basalt, the Salmon Run Bell Tower, and the historic Slocum House. The park also houses Vancouver Farmers Market, a weekend farmer's market. In the summer of 2007, the park hosted over 30 outdoor summer concerts, many free.