Recreational Opportunities


Children at play at Port of Kalama Marine Park

Kalama has several parks both in the City of Kalama and on the Columbia River side of I-5 at the Port of Kalama .

City of Kalama Parks

The Dick Maruhn "Memorial" Park was dedicated July 31, 2004 and is located at the north-end of the City of Kalama. The Peter Toteff Memorial Park is located at the south-end of the City of Kalama.

Tallest Totem Pole

Port of Kalama

The Marine Park is a five acre day-use park that is bordered by a pedestrian/bicycle pathway along the Columbia River and also features playgrounds, covered picnic shelters and the largest totem pole carved from a single tree in the Pacific Northwest - all within walking distance from the City of Kalama.

Port of Kalama Marina

There are over 1.8 miles of paved and boardwalk pathways. The pathways offer terrific views of the marina and Columbia River while providing multi-modal access from the City of Kalama to Port recreational areas.

Port Louis Rasmussen Park

The Louis Rasmussen Day Use Park has room for family reunions in one of their covered picnic areas, play tennis on their courts, shoot hoops, play volleyball and throw a horseshoe or two in their horseshoe pits.

Other Things To Do In The Area

Not only in Kalama but all throughout Cowlitz County there are several different opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

Fishing, kayaking, boating, water sports, and swimming are just a few of the options for water-based recreation. Not to mention the various waterfalls throughout the region.

Away from the water, the options seem to be even more endless from golfing, hiking, hunting, horse riding to several snow activities like snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. There are a wide variety of venues for outdoor living and numerous campgrounds.

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