Yakima Sportsman State Park is a public recreation area located on the Yakima River on the east side of the city of Yakima in Yakima County, Washington. The state park is an oasis of green in an otherwise desert region, encompassing 266 acres (108 ha) of Yakima River floodplain. The site was initially developed by the Yakima Valley Sportsman's Association in the early 1940s, then deeded to the state in 1945. Park offerings include camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing, and birdwatching.[2]
| Yakima Sportsman State Park | |
|---|---|
 Bank of Yakima River at the park | |
  Location in the state of Washington  Yakima Sportsman State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Yakima, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 46°35′27″N 120°27′28″W / 46.59083°N 120.45778°W[1] |
| Area | 266 acres (108 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m)[1] |
| Established | 1945 |
| Operator | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Website | Yakima Sportsman State Park |
References
edit- ^ a b "Yakima Sportsmen State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Yakima Sportsman State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
External links
edit- Yakima Sportsman State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission