Set on the Yakima River floodplain, Yakima Sportsman State Park is a lush oasis on the otherwise arid eastern Washington landscape. The wetlands, ponds, and shade-trees provide a comfortable habitat for a wide variety of wildlife—140 species of bird have been spotted in this park. The greenery also adds to a great camping experience. With wetland trails, playsets for the kids, a volleyball court, and much more, Yakima Sportsman offers families so much to see and do. The land was originally developed as a recreation area by the Yakima Sportsman’s Association in the 1940s to preserve natural resources and wildlife habitat, as well as provide a place for skeet shooting. You may spot some old clay-pigeon traps in the park from long ago. Today, the Yakima Sportsman Association’s dream lives on, with plenty of rainbow trout in the park’s fishing pond.
Yakima Sportsman 904 University Pkwy, Yakima, WA 98907
