Battle Ground, WA | Clark County

Battle Ground

Battle Ground received its name from a conflict instead of a “battle.” In 1855, Captain Strong had captured some horse thieves and when their Chief had passed away, he allowed them to bury him if they promised to return back to his fort. When they returned, Strong was presented a petticoat for courage and bravery for not forcibly bringing them back. This area was then known for Strong’s Battle Ground. Battle Ground’s first known settler was John Tuke and now has a population of approximately 16,300 people.

Two of Battle Grounds Parks have recently been honored at the 2007 Community Pride Design Awards ceremony. Battle Ground Lake Skate Park is the first skate park in its city where many kids now enjoy the extreme sports of skate boarding, rollerblading, and BMX biking. Kiwanis Park is centrally located in Battle Ground and at 8 acres, is its largest fully developed city park. It has many recent updates like a new water feature, rest rooms, a trellis, additional landscaping and an expanded play structure with a climbing boulder. The Battle Ground Lake Park is Washington’s second largest state park that offers rentable cabins. It has many facilities like picnic sites, hiking trails, camping, fishing, restrooms, and equestrian (horseback) trails.

The Fish ‘N’ Fun, Harvest Days, and the Lady Bug Bazaar are held annually in Battle Ground. The Fish ‘N’ Fun is a family event where kids can learn how to catch fish and everyone can enjoy games and prizes. Harvest Days is the biggest yearly event and includes a wide variety of activities and affairs. It is organized by the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce and the types of events are parades, street dances, talent shows, and carnivals. The Lady Bug Bazaar is held on the first Saturday of November and is organized by the Battle Ground General Federation of Women’s Club. There are about 151 tables of items for sale and everything at the Bazaar is hand made. There is also art from the Battle Ground Art Alliance that is for sale.

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