Yakima Sportsman State Park
| Yakima Sportsman State Park | |
| Washington State Park | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 46°35′27″N 120°27′28″W / 46.59083°N 120.45778°WCoordinates: 46°35′27″N 120°27′28″W / 46.59083°N 120.45778°W [1] |
| Area | 247 acres (100 ha) |
| Established | 1940 |
| - State park | 1956 |
| Management | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
  Location in the state of Washington | |
| Website: Yakima Sportsman State Park | |
Yakima Sportsman State Park is a state-operated, public recreation area in Yakima County, Washington. The park is a green, irrigated area in an otherwise desert region, encompassing 247 acres (100 ha) on the floodplain of the Yakima River. It was created by the Yakima Sportsman's Association in 1940 and became a state park in 1956.[2]
Activities and amenities
The park has a campground with tent and utility sites, two miles of hiking trails, and picnicking facilities. Available activities include fishing, birdwatching, and horseshoes.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Yakima Sportsmen State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- 1 2 "Yakima Sportsman State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
External links
- Yakima Sportsman State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Yakima Sportsman State Park Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
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