A five-acre gem in the heart of Vancouver, Esther Short Park is the oldest public square in the state of Washington. It was established in 1853 and is now anchored at its southeast corner by the 69-foot Salmon Run Bell Tower. The system consists of 35 cast bronze bells that chime every quarter hour from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Esther Short Park also hosts several popular events and festivals throughout the year including the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival in July and August.
Facility Info
- Reception Capacity 9000
- Location: Downtown Vancouver
- Address: 8th & Esther Street Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday until October 31, 2026
- Phone: 360-737-8298
- Location: Esther Short Park
- Address: 301 W 8th St. Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: June 12, 2026
- Phone: (503) 844-9571
- Location: Esther Short Park
- Address: 605 Esther St Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: June 20, 2026
- Phone: (360) 326-8565
- Location: Esther Short Park
- Address: 301 W 8th St. Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: July 11, 2026
- Phone: (360) 524-6306
- Location: Esther Short Park
- Address: 605 Esther St Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: Dates vary between July 18, 2026 - July 19, 2026
- Phone: (971) 266-1781
- Location: Esther Short Park
- Address: W Columbia St and 8th St Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: July 23, 2026 - July 26, 2026
- Phone: (503) 967-5868
- Location: Esther Short Park
- Address: 301 W 8th St. Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: August 1, 2026
- Location: Esther Short Park & Various Locations
- Times: August 7, 2026 - August 9, 2026
- Phone: (360) 949-6163
- Location: Esther Short Park
- Address: 301 W 8th St. Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: August 21, 2026 - August 23, 2026
- Phone: (360) 906-0441
- Location: Esther Short Park
- Address: 301 W 8th St. Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: September 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026
- Location: Esther Short Park
- Address: 301 W 8th St. Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: October 3, 2026
- Phone: (971) 707-0777
- Location: Esther Short Park
- Address: 301 W 8th St. Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: October 17, 2026
- Phone: (503) 887-2237
- Location: Downtown Vancouver
- Address: 8th & Esther Street Vancouver, WA 98660
- Times: Recurring weekly on Saturday until March 27, 2027
- Phone: 360-737-8298