Spruce Up Day to be held at Parker’s Landing Historical Park

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026

Parkers Landing beautification work. Photo courtesy Parkersville Advisory Committee

🎧 Volunteers Preserve Parker’s Landing Historic Park Heritage

As a vital cultural landmark, the park requires ongoing stewardship to maintain its heritage trees, rose gardens, and ancestral stories dating back to the 1800s

WASHOUGAL — The Parkersville Advisory Committee (PAC), in partnership with the Port of Camas-Washougal and the Community Garden Club of Camas-Washougal, invites volunteers of all ages to the annual Spruce Up Day on May 12, 2026.

Starting at 3 p.m., community members will gather at Parker’s Landing Historical Park to protect and beautify this nationally recognized historic site. As a vital cultural landmark, the park requires ongoing stewardship to maintain its heritage trees, rose gardens, and ancestral stories dating back to the 1800s.

“This park is more than just green space; it’s a living history book for our community,” said Vicki Van Vleet Roholt, Port Advisory Committee (PAC) volunteer. “With the support of the Port and our local garden club, we are working to ensure the site remains a beautiful and safe place for families to explore their roots.”

Volunteers beautify the historic Parkersville Historical Park at a previous Spruce up Day. Photo courtesy Parkersville Advisory Committee

Volunteer details:

When: May 12, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Where: Parker’s Landing Historical Park, Washougal, WA

Volunteer at a previous Parkersville Historical Park Spruce Up Event. Photo courtesy Parkersville Advisory Committee

What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring gardening gloves, hand tools, and a spirit of service.

Focus Areas: Activities will include weeding, clearing debris, and preparing the grounds for the upcoming summer Parkersville Heritage Fair. This annual event that celebrates the rich history of the site will be held Friday, July 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Managed by the Port of Camas-Washougal and supported by the Parkersville Heritage Foundation, this site relies on the dedication of local "Hometown Heroes." No prior experience is necessary.

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