Last updated: January 30, 2021
Place
The Great Meadow
NPS Photo / Meagan Huff
Quick Facts
Location:
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Amenities
6 listed
Benches/Seating, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Playground, Recycling, Trash/Litter Receptacles
The Great Meadow at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a great place to picnic, play, and gather!
During the 19th century, this area was covered by agricultural fields maintained by the employees of the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Vancouver. Later, the fields became part of the US Army's Vancouver Barracks. In the early 20th century, stables were located here for the military post's artillery. During World War I, parts of the Great Meadow were covered by white canvas tents used by the soldiers of the Spruce Production Division.
Today, this area is located to the south of the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center and north of East 5th Street. Grassy fields and shady trees make this an ideal spot for a picnic at one of our many public picnic areas. Learn more about picnicking at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site here. A nearby playground offers fun for families. The Great Meadow is located adjacent to the park's Visitor Center and Pearson Air Museum, and just a short walk away from the reconstructed Fort Vancouver.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site grounds, including the Great Meadow, area open from dawn to dusk. Parking is located adjacent to the Visitor Center and Pearson Air Museum during operating hours. Street parking is also available. If you are bringing pets to the Great Meadow, please keep them on a leash no longer than 6 feet and pick up and dispose of pet waste. Learn more about bringing pets to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site here.
During the 19th century, this area was covered by agricultural fields maintained by the employees of the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Vancouver. Later, the fields became part of the US Army's Vancouver Barracks. In the early 20th century, stables were located here for the military post's artillery. During World War I, parts of the Great Meadow were covered by white canvas tents used by the soldiers of the Spruce Production Division.
Today, this area is located to the south of the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center and north of East 5th Street. Grassy fields and shady trees make this an ideal spot for a picnic at one of our many public picnic areas. Learn more about picnicking at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site here. A nearby playground offers fun for families. The Great Meadow is located adjacent to the park's Visitor Center and Pearson Air Museum, and just a short walk away from the reconstructed Fort Vancouver.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site grounds, including the Great Meadow, area open from dawn to dusk. Parking is located adjacent to the Visitor Center and Pearson Air Museum during operating hours. Street parking is also available. If you are bringing pets to the Great Meadow, please keep them on a leash no longer than 6 feet and pick up and dispose of pet waste. Learn more about bringing pets to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site here.