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Kelso Park Board
The Park Board consists of representative four from
the City of Kelso, and one representative from outside the City
limits but within the Kelso School District.
Board
Members
Minutes
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New Park Board Member needed to apply click on form
for application or call 360-423-1371 ask for Betty
Parks
This division is responsible for the programming
of adult and youth recreation facilities.
If you have a concern that you would like to make
us aware of please fill out this Citizen
Concern Form and email it to Betty
Erickson at berickson@kelso.gov
Lead Park & Recreation Coordinator: Tim Mackin
Address: Tam O'Shanter Park, Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: (360) 577-7119
FAX: (360) 577-7119
The city has 17 park and recreation facilities and has participated
in the development of a river front park. Tam O'Shanter is the city's
major recreation facility. Picnic facilities can be reserved by
contacting the city's Coordinator.
Camilla Summers River
Front Park Land
Catlin
Rotary Spray Park
Catlin Hall
Kelso Commons
Lads and Lassies Park
Rhododendron Park
Rotary Park
Scott Hollow Park
Tam-O-Shanter
Reservations
Camilla Summers River Front Park Land
This undeveloped river front park land is approximately five acres
in size. The park is located along the east bank of the Cowlitz
River and is between Allen Street Bridge and the old water treatment
plant.
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Catlin Rotary Spray Park
 
The Catlin Rotary Spray Park was constructed in 2005 and the dedication
for the Park was in 2006. The Spray Park was constructed on the
site that use to house the Catlin Swimming Pool. The Spray Park
is open from Memorial Week End to the end of September, weather
permitting.
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Catlin Hall
Catlin Hall is a two story, multipurpose facility located at 106
North 8th in West Kelso, next to Catlin Spray Park. This facility
has an assembly room, upstairs classrooms, a kitchen facility and
rest rooms The cities of Kelso and Longview entered into an agreement
in 1995 to jointly utilize Catlin Hall. Cooperative recreation programs
are available for residents of both communities. This agreement
includes a division of responsibilities and the sharing of upkeep
costs. The facility is used year around.
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Kelso Commons
When the Kelso Branch of the Seattle First National Bank vacated
and leveled the corner of Oak and South Pacific, residents began
to mull the idea of creating a city park. A community fund drive
by the local Bicentennial Committee and local residents raised funds
to help finance the project. Children from Wallace School donated
coins to help make the project a reality. The official dedication
of the park took place on September 17, 1975.
Today the park is used by city residents for many celebrations.
Facilities include benches, game tables, informational notice board,
and landscaping. The park is intended for day use by people visiting
the business district.
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Lads and Lassies Park
This small neighborhood play lot is located on 8th and Elm Street
in South Kelso. This park is a quarter of an acre in size and has
a playground, a bike rack and an open area. There is a fence surrounding
this facility. This park is used year around.
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Rhododendron Park
Rhododendron Park is a mini-park located between North Pacific
Avenue and Kelso Avenue. The primary feature of this little park
is a variety of rhododendrons planted by the regional Rhododendron
Society to beautify what was once an unsightly area. The park is
prettiest in the late spring when the flowers are in full bloom.
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Rotary Park
Rotary Park is to the east of North Kelso Drive and I-5. This small
park has been used since 1943. It has swings, horseshoe courts,
covered shelter and picnic tables. The park is used primarily in
the spring, summer and fall months.
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Scott Hollow
This three-quarter acre green space park is located where 19th
and Bates intersect. Scott Hollow has an open field and benches.
The park has an aesthetic quality and is mainly used for general
play and relaxation.
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Tam-O-Shanter
his is a photo of our New Rister Stadium located at Tam O' Shanter
Park. This new Stadium was dedicated in April of 2006. The Stadium
is named after Stan Rister, a passionate volunteer with Cowlitz
Little League and Kelso Babe Ruth Leagues. He was the father of
Jolene McCaw, Seattle philanthropist who, along with her husband
Bruce donated more than $1.4 million to the project. The completed
500-seat stadium inspired an additional $700,000 in local giving
and in-kind support. In addition to a grant of $40,00, the Community
Foundation provided coordination and fund management for the three
year project. Hall of Fame baseball player Reggie Jackson, Seattle
Mariners players Jeremy Reed and Willie Bloomquist, and ex-M's Dave
Valle and Bret Boone were part of the dedication ceremonies.
Tam O'Shanter Park came into being the summer of 1958. This multiple-use
park is approximately 38 acres in size and is located directly south
of Kelso High School, adjoining the Coweeman River. The park is
open year around.
Tam O'Shanter has multipurpose field for soccer, two horseshoe
pits, three girls fast pitch softball fields, one Babe Ruth field,
five Bambino fields (two lighted), ten rest rooms, and a basket
ball court with six hoops. There is a large playground to the south
of the fields for use by younger children and large covered shelter
for rentals.
The Boxing Club is open two nights per week from September through
March. Contact Steve Chase at 636-2568 for more information.
Joggers enjoy the trail on the dike along the Coweeman River. This
graveled path begins at the 2500 block of Allen Street and continues
several miles to Talley Way.
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Adult Programs at Tam O'Shanter
Adult basketball runs from November through April call for costs.
Contact the Parks and Recreation office at 360-577-7119.
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Youth Programs at Tam O'Shanter
Youth Camps in football, soccer and basketball run in conjunction
with Kelso High School. Contact the Parks and Recreation office
at 360-577-7119.
Information about youth sports programs such as Bambino and Babe
Ruth baseball, wrestling, soccer, girls' softball and church coed
slow pitch, is available by contacting the Parks and Recreation
Office at 360-577-7119.
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Reserving Tam O'Shanter
There is a large and small covered picnic area in the park available
for renting. The shelters are suitable for picnics, company outings,
class reunions, family reunions, etc. Reservations can be made by
calling 360-577-7119 No alcohol is allowed in the park.
Calendar
for Parks
If you have any questions about reservation dates, contact Tim
Mackin, Parks
and Recreation Coordinator, through e-mail, or by phone at 360-577-7119
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