Summer youth recreation and education sessions, taught by community volunteers. Free or low charge. Low-income assistance available. For more information or to volunteer to teach a class, call 795-8612.

Yurts and tents and RV campsites. Restrooms, showers, fire pits. Family picnic facilities, tennis courts, baseball field, boat ram. 7am to dusk all year. Reservations recommended especially during summer months and holidays. Seven-day camping limit.

The Elochoman Slough Marina is a focus of Wahkiakum County recreational and economic activity.  Boaters from Portland and Vancouver, as well as Ilwaco and Astoria, flock to the Elochoman Slough Marina because of its location,  its historical river town amenities, and the pristine rural character of the surrounding land.

Commercial and recreational fishermen frequent the Elochoman Slough Marina, especially during salmon fishing windows in the spring and the fall.  The marina also offers cabins, recreational vehicle hook-ups and dry land camping.

Programs for preschool, youth, teens, families, adults, senior adults and specialized recreation include: sporting events and leagues, arts and crafts, dance, special events, cultural activities, music, educational programs, exercise, fitness, technology, language and enrichment.  Fees vary with each activity. Scholarships and reduced payment programs are available to youth residents of Longview or Kelso city limits.  The Parks and Recreation quarterly brochure is distributed four times a year. It is available at businesses and public locations.

Our goal is to provide the residents of Cowlitz County with access to research based information, educational opportunities and life enhancement activities to make a positive difference in their lives.