State Park · Washington, United States
Yakima Sportsman State Park
Yakima Sportsman State Park is a state park in Washington, United States, established in 1945.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Yakima, Washington, United States |
| Established | 1945 |
| Coordinates | 46.5908° N, 120.4580° W |
| Managed by | Washington state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Yakima Sportsman State Park
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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) · Seattle, United States · 105.4 miles away
- Portland International Airport (PDX) · Portland, United States · 123.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yakima Sportsman State Park?
Yakima Sportsman State Park is in Washington, United States (46.5908° N, 120.4580° W).
When was Yakima Sportsman State Park established?
Yakima Sportsman State Park was established in 1945, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Washington_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Washington state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakima_Sportsman_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).