Longview Area
Recreational Opportunities

Longview was founded in 1924 by Robert A. Long, president of the Long-Bell Timber Company. Longview was a planned city, built with the intention of housing Long-Bell employees, and is currently home to nearly 63,000 residents.

There are countless recreation and leisure activities waiting for you in Longview, including miles of walking, jogging, and biking trails, gardens, parks, kayaking, fishing, concerts, events, outdoor art, Lake Sacajawea and squirrel bridges!

Boating/Fishing

Boating & Fishing

Boating Longview

ABERNATHY CREEK is located near the confluence of the Columbia River and Abernathy Creek, about 20 miles west of Longview. Chum salmon spawn in Abernathy Creek.

Includes: fishing

COAL CREEK BOAT LAUNCH is a small launch made for kayaks and small boats that provides access to Coal Creek Slough. There is a small launch without a dock. If you are headed West in Highway 4 it is your first left after the Coal Creek/Ocean Beach Hwy intersection.

Includes: boat launch, fishing, kayaking

GERHART GARDENS PARK is located off the east end of Tennant Way, along the Cowlitz River and provides visitors with a picnic area, boat launch, dog park, and fun outdoor activities. It is a great place to watch bald eagles when the smelt are running.

Includes: playground equipment, boat launch, parking, swing set, picnic tables, restrooms, off leash dog park area, covered picnic shelter, fishing access

LAKE SACAJAWEA PARK is located between Nichols and Kessler Blvd. Rain or shine finds people walking, jogging and biking the 3.5 miles of trails that wind under landscaped bridges past many species of trees and flowers in bloom, through rhododendron gardens and past the lake’s two spectacular fountains. Kayaking, fishing, canoeing, watching the local wildlife and picnicking bring out the fun loving and adventurous types.

Includes: Fish populations of large mouth bass, trout, bluegill and some yellow perch, fishing docks, trail, picnic sites, restrooms, parking, playgrounds, shelters, gardens, wildlife

WILLOW GROVE PARK & BOAT LAUNCH is located at 7235 Willow Grove Road. With continued improvements to park facilities and new amenities, the Port of Longview has made Willow Grove Park a place to safely boat, fish and play on the beautiful Columbia River.

Includes: park, boat launch, swimming area, fishing, picnic shelters, pavilions, interpretive signs, firepit, cornhole, playgrounds, restrooms

Bus Stops

Bus Longview

RIVER CITY TRANSIT has multiple routes throughout Longview and Kelso.

Eat Smart

Eat Longview

COWLITZ COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET takes place every Tuesday and Saturday from April to October, Saturdays on 7th Avenue across from the fairgrounds, and Tuesdays downtown on 12th Avenue. Vendors supply customers with farm fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, hand crafted items, and so much more

Includes: Local fresh foods, plants, hand crafted items

FISH is located at 1526 Commerce Avenue. FISH is a volunteer based social service organization that helps people in need by providing assistance with prescriptions, food, dental emergencies, and water bills.

Includes: social service assistance, food bank

LONGVIEW COMMUNITY GARDENS have two spots with garden space rentals. Plots can be rented at the 32nd Ave garden or garden box space can be rented at Victoria Freeman Park.

Includes: community garden space

LOWER COLUMBIA CAP is located at 1526 Commerce Avenue. Lower Columbia CAP is a self-help program for low income families.

Includes: food, senior meals, Meals on Wheels, medical care, housing, financial help, transportation, education

LOWER COLUMBIA SCHOOL GARDENS connects kids and families with real food and hands-on learning. Through dynamic garden and cooking programs, they cultivate health, equity, life-long learning, and stewardship of the world around us. This program is found in multiple local elementary and middle schools.

Includes: school gardens, cooking and gardening programs

MT SOLO COMMUNITY GARDEN is located at 5746 Mt. Solo Rd, providing garden space for personal use.

Includes: community garden space

SALVATION ARMY– is located on 1639 10th Avenue and provides social services to those in need

Includes: worship, shelter, meal assistance, bill pay assistance, hygiene center, youth programs, hot lunch programs

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY is located on 1222 Baltimore Street. St. Paul De Vincent Society is a non-profit food and clothing bank.

Includes: food, clothing

WIC/FIRST STEPS is located on 1717 Olympia Way, WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5.

Includes: nutrition education, breastfeeding support, monthly supplemental benefits

Fairgrounds Longview

Fairgrounds

COWLITZ COUNTY EVENT CENTER and FAIRGROUNDS is located at 1900 7th Avenue. The event center hosts numerous events throughout the year. The fairgrounds also hosts events, including the annual Cowlitz County Fair and Rodeo in July.

Includes: events, animal showmanship, concerts, rodeos, parking, picnic area, carnival rides, food

Library Longview

Library

LONGVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY– is located at 1600 Louisiana Street. The Longview Public Library provides a variety of resources including books, ebooks, audio books, computer terminals, and programs for a variety of ages and interests. On the library grounds, find a historical marker and the restored Shay Locomotive used for logging, as well as beautiful gardens.

Includes: books, ebooks, audio books, computer terminals, book clubs, crafts, story time, book sales, reading contests, classes, educational opportunities

Parks Longview

Parks

ALTRUSA PARK is located on the SE corner of Schneiter Drive.

Includes: playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, seating

ARCHIE ANDERSON PARK is located between 21st and 22nd Street.

Includes: baseball fields, basketball courts, playground, picnic tables, parking, access to trails

BAILEY PARK is located on SE Corner of 34th and Oak Street. Bailey Park provides playground equipment, a court, and a nice picnic covered area.

Includes: playground equipment, picnic shelter, open play area, hard court

CLONEY PARK is located at 28th and Washington Way.

Includes: BMX bike track, skate park, picnic area, open play area, recreation building, playground equipment, bike and walk path

GERHART GARDENS DOG PARK is located at 200 Freedom Way at Gerhart Gardens Park.

Includes: dog park, covered seating area, restroom, water spigot

GERHART GARDENS PARK is located off the east end of Tennant Way, along the Cowlitz River

Includes: playground equipment, boat launch, parking, basketball, volleyball, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, restrooms, dog park, covered picnic shelter, fishing, wildlife watching

JOHN NULL PARK is situated at 2650 Pacific Way.

Includes: playground, baseball fields, concession stand, batting cages, tennis courts, pickle ball, picnic tables, open play area, parking, restrooms

KELLOGG PARK is located at the SW corner of 33rd Avenue and Dorthy Avenue.

Includes: picnic tables, playground

Includes: trails, boating, fishing, basketball court, restrooms, parking, playgrounds, shelters, gardens, wildlife

MARK HOEHNE PARK is located on the SE corner of Robins Street.

Includes: playground, play space, picnic shelter

MYKLEBUST GYM & FITNESS CENTER is located at Lower Columbia College

Includes: gym, fitness center, classroom space for dance, yoga, health and continuing education classes, coaching, locker rooms, juice bar

R.A. LONG PARK is located in the center of the Civic Circle

Includes: sidewalks, historical information, plaza, gazebo, benches

ROTARY PARK is located on 21st Avenue.

Includes: playground, tennis courts, pickle ball, picnic tables

ROY MORSE PARK is located on Reg Smith Drive and includes a Sports Complex and lots of room for fun outdoor activities.

Includes: playground, softball fields, baseball fields, soccer fields, disc golf, picnic tables, parking, restrooms, horseshoe pits

VANDERCOOK PARK is a neighborhood park on 21st Street.

Includes: playground, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, picnic tables, paved walking paths

VICTORIA FREEMAN PARK is located at Delaware and 9th Avenue.

Includes: playground, basketball court, open field, picnic tables, covered shelters, McClelland Center, parking

WILLOW GROVE PARK is located at 7235 Willow Grove Road. With continued improvements to park facilities and new amenities, the Port of Longview has made Willow Grove Park a place to safely boat, fish and play on the beautiful Columbia River.

Includes: park, boat launch, swimming area, fishing, picnic shelters, pavilions, interpretive signs, firepit, cornhole, playgrounds, restrooms

WINDEMERE PARK can be found on 48th Avenue

Includes: picnic tables, shelter, playground, walking path

7TH AVENUE PARK is located at 920 7th Avenue.

Includes: playground, picnic tables, covered area, concessions, storage, restrooms, parking, Tom Hutchinson Soccer Complex, softball fields

Senior Longview

Senior Center

LONGVIEW SENIOR CENTER ,located at 1111 Commerce Avenue, is a vibrant and welcoming community center for seniors. With a small town feel and surrounded by cherry blossom trees and local businesses, the center provides a relaxing and comfortable space for seniors to gather and participate in various activities.

Includes: meals, games, events, clubs, dancing, billiards, rummage sales

Sport Longview

Sports & Fitness

ALTRUSA PARK is located on the SE corner of Schneiter Drive.

Includes: playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, seating

ARCHIE ANDERSON PARK is located between 21st and 22nd Street.

Includes: baseball fields, basketball courts, playground, picnic tables, parking, access to trails

BAILEY PARK is located on SE Corner of 34th and Oak Street. Bailey Park provides playground equipment, a court, and a nice picnic covered area.

Includes: playground equipment, picnic shelter, open play area, hard court

CLONEY PARK is located at 28th and Washington Way.

Includes: BMX bike track, skate park, picnic area, open play area, recreation building, playground equipment, bike and walk path

GERHART GARDENS DOG PARK is located at 200 Freedom Way at Gerhart Gardens Park.

Includes: dog park, covered seating area, restroom, water spigot

GERHART GARDENS PARK is located off the east end of Tennant Way, along the Cowlitz River

Includes: playground equipment, boat launch, parking, basketball, volleyball, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, restrooms, dog park, covered picnic shelter, fishing, wildlife watching

JOHN NULL PARK is situated at 2650 Pacific Way.

Includes: playground, baseball fields, concession stand, batting cages, tennis courts, pickle ball, picnic tables, open play area, parking, restrooms

KELLOGG PARK is located at the SW corner of 33rd Avenue and Dorthy Avenue.

Includes: picnic tables, playground

Includes: trails, boating, fishing, basketball court, restrooms, parking, playgrounds, shelters, gardens, wildlife

LONGVIEW COUNTRY CLUB is located at 41 Country Club Drive.

Includes: golf course, pool, club house, dining

MARK HOEHNE PARK is located on the SE corner of Robins Street.

Includes: playground, play space, picnic shelter

MINT VALLEY GOLF COURSE, located on Pennsylvania Street is a great place for a round of golf.

Includes: golf course, putting and chipping greens, driving range, golf carts, lessons, tournaments, bar and grill, pro shop

MINT VALLEY RACQUET AND FITNESS CLUB is located on 4004 Pennsylvania Street

Includes: gym, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, fitness facility, locker rooms, racquetball, programs

R.A. LONG PARK is located in the center of the Civic Circle

Includes: sidewalks, historical information, plaza, gazebo, benches

ROTARY PARK is located on 21st Avenue.

Includes: playground, tennis courts, pickle ball, picnic tables

ROY MORSE PARK is located on Reg Smith Drive and includes a Sports Complex and lots of room for fun outdoor activities.

Includes: playground, softball fields, baseball fields, soccer fields, disc golf, picnic tables, parking, restrooms, horseshoe pits

VANDERCOOK PARK is a neighborhood park on 21st Street.

Includes: playground, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, picnic tables, paved walking paths

VICTORIA FREEMAN PARK is located at Delaware and 9th Avenue.

Includes: playground, basketball court, open field, picnic tables, covered shelters, McClelland Center, parking

Includes: park, boat launch, swimming area, fishing, picnic shelters, pavilions, interpretive signs, firepit, cornhole, playgrounds, restrooms

WINDEMERE PARK can be found on 48th Avenue

Includes: picnic tables, shelter, playground, walking path

YMCA of Southwest Washington is located on 15th Avenue. The YMCA offers members a variety of programs, sports teams, and physical activities for all ages and abilities.

Includes: swimming, water aerobics, warm water therapy, basketball, wallyball, racquetball, open gym, weight room, classes, lessons, team sports

YOUTH AND FAMILY LINK is located on Douglas street, and offers free access to the Wollenberg Community Gymnasium. The purpose of the Community Gymnasium is to promote physical fitness, healthy living, and positive activities for youth and families in Cowlitz County.

Includes: community gym, fitness classes, family activities, sports, parking, community outreach services, resilience sports, mentoring, after school programs

7TH AVENUE PARK is located at 920 7th Avenue.

Includes: playground, picnic tables, covered area, concessions, storage, restrooms, parking, Tom Hutchinson Soccer Complex, softball fields

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Trails Longview

Trails

ALTRUSA PARK TRAIL, also known as Mt. Solo Trail, is a nature trail that runs 1.3 miles along the slough area behind homes in this Mt. Solo development.

Includes: trail, access to Altrusa Park

CLONEY PARK TRAIL circles Cloney Park and is a quarter mile loop walking path

Includes: trail, Cloney Park

HIGHLANDS TRAIL is a 1.3 mile, nicely landscaped, well-lit path that runs the entire distance of the slough between Oregon Way and Douglas Street.

Includes: trail

LAKE SACAJAWEA TRAIL is a 3.6 mile gravel trail that circles Lake Sacajawea. This trail gives easy access to parks, gardens, and beautiful view of Lake Sacajawea.

Includes: gravel trail, access to parks, gardens, public art, bathrooms, nature watching, fishing docks, fountains, pedestrian bridges, picnic areas, covered areas, benches

PACIFIC WAY TRAIL is a flat, gravel 2.5 mile trail that follows a scenic route along the dike on the south side of Pacific Way. The trail begins at 30th Avenue and extends to 48th Avenue passing next to the beautiful Mint Valley Golf Course.

Includes: gravel trail, biking, dog walking, bird watching

R.A. LONG TRAIL is a 0.3 mile gravel trail, acting as a passport to the past as it circles beautiful, tree lined R.A. Long Park in the center of the Longview Civic Center Historic District, recognized by the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington Heritage Register. Follow numerous historical markers as you view historic architectural landmarks

Includes: trail, historic markers

VANDERCOOK PARK TRAIL is a 0.25 mile loop around quaint Vandercook Park nestled in the center of Longview’s historic Old West Side neighborhood. This is a great place to get your steps in under a shady canopy of trees.

Includes: trail

WILLOW GROVE PARK TRAIL is a 1.4-mile out-and-back trail at Willow Grove Park. This trail is great for walking, birding, biking, and running. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Includes: trail, biking, birding, dog walking

Visitor Center Longview

Visitor Centers

KELSO AND LONGVIEW VISITOR CENTER is located at 105 N Minor Road in Kelso, sharing a building with the Chamber of Commerce.

Includes: tourist information, maps, gift shop, historical information

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