Vancouver opens water features at Esther Short, Waterfront parks

The city of Vancouver has opened two new water features just in time for the summer heat. Both water features — at Esther Short Park near the corner of West Sixth and Columbia streets, and at Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way — will run daily from dawn to dusk through the end of the summer season, weather permitting.

The two water features are popular spots for residents and visitors to cool off on warm days. The feature at Esther Short Park includes a waterfall that cascades down a path of boulders, providing comfortable seating for parkgoers of all ages. The Columbia River water feature includes artistic mapping of the Columbia River basin, cascading water, spray fountains and wading areas with nearby bench seating.