Ike Memorial Park
A shaded wooded climb that opens into a second open-field run
About this park
A large, fully fenced off-leash park just north of Portland in Vancouver, WA, with a trail that climbs through a wooded shaded section and opens into a second open-field area at the north end. The park is spacious enough that even busy weekend crowds don't feel cramped, and a dedicated community of regulars helps keep it maintained and water jugs filled across both sections.
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Ike Memorial Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers highlight the park's sheer size, geographic diversity, and the walking path that loops around the fence line so humans get exercise too. The hilly wooded section and two dual-gate entrances earn repeated praise, along with dedicated water stations on both sides.
A tight-knit group of regulars treats this place like a second job: filling water jugs, picking up stray poop, and keeping the grounds maintained. Expect a volunteer-driven vibe and four-to-five-day-a-week visitors who know each other's dogs.
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Before you go
Parking is across the road with a crosswalk. Volunteers regularly fill water jugs in the far north section, but bring your own to be safe. A February 2026 incident involved an aggressive dog attack that killed another dog at the park; stay alert to dog dynamics.
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