Recreation Fees and Residency
Everyone is welcome to participate in Vancouver recreation programs. You do not need to live in Vancouver to register, but fees are based on where you live. Our fees are listed with two numbers. The first is the fee for residents who live within Vancouver city limits, the second is for those who live outside city limits.
People who live within Vancouver city limits directly support our parks and recreation programs and facilities through their property taxes. As Vancouver taxpayers, they receive benefits like a 24-hour early registration window and lower program fees. Non-profit organizations are also eligible to receive resident pricing for facility rentals. People who live outside of Vancouver, or in unincorporated parts of Vancouver are required to pay non-resident fees.
Create an Account
Before registering for activities or rentals, you must have a free ActiveNetwork customer account with a login name and password. To create a new account online, please follow these steps:
- Visit our ActiveNetwork registration site.
- Enter your email address and follow the steps to create your account.
- Add family members to your account.
- After you submit your request, you will receive a verification email.
- Once you verify your email address, you can login and begin registering for activities and rentals.
To update your address in an existing account, please complete the form or contact a community center. If you have trouble creating an account or need additional assistance, please visit or call one of our community centers.
- Firstenburg Community Center | 700 NE 136th Ave. | 360-487-7001
- Marshall Community Center | 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. | 360-487-7100
Check Your Address
As Clark County grows, more people from outside the city are using Vancouver’s community centers and recreation programs. It’s important that we prioritize Vancouver residents as we address rising costs and higher demand for our programs and services.
To see if you live within Vancouver city limits, you can check your property tax bill or enter your street address in the Vancouver City Limits Map. A flag icon will show your location and confirm if you are inside or outside city limits.
2025 Fees
Our fees were increased on Jan. 1, 2025, to reflect the current cost of operating facilities and programs.
Community Center Membership Fees
Firstenburg Memberships (resident/non-resident)
- Youth: $22/$28
- Adult: $41/$51
- Senior: $34/$43
- Family: $97/$121*
Marshall/Luepke Memberships (resident/non-resident)
- Youth: $21/$26
- Adult: $39/$49
- Senior: $32/$40
- Family: $93/$116*
All Access Membership for Firstenburg and Marshall (resident/non-resident)
- Youth: NA, youth membership automatically provide access to both community centers
- Adult: $45/$56
- Senior: $37/$47
- Family: $107/$133*
*Family memberships now cover four individuals, up to two adults (ages 19+).
Community Center Drop-in Fees
Firstenburg Drop-in (resident/non-resident)
- Ages 0-3: $4/$5
- Ages 4-18: $7/$9
- Ages 19-64: $11/$14
- Ages 65+: $8/$10
Marshall/Luepke Drop-in (resident/non-resident)
- Ages 0-3: $4/$5
- Ages 4-18: $6/$8
- Ages 19-64: $10/$13
- Ages 65+: $7/$9
Drop-in users must create a free ActiveNet account before paying drop-in fees. You can create the account online or contact the community center for assistance.
Recreation Program Fees
The price of recreation classes, activities and camps will increase for all participants to match rising costs. The costs for non-residents will increase from 15% more than the resident fee, to 25% more. This increase more accurately reflects the total cost of operating these programs and prioritizes services for Vancouver residents.
Recreation Scholarship Access
We are prioritizing the limited scholarship funds available for Vancouver residents. People who live outside Vancouver city limits are no longer eligible for the Everybody Plays Scholarship in 2025.
Community Center Facility Rental Fees
Facility rental rates at Firstenburg and Marshall increased by 25% to reflect the rising costs of operating the community centers.
Community Garden Fees
Community garden fees increased in 2025. For information about the new resident and non-resident pricing visit the Community Gardens webpage.
Picnic Shelter and Park Use Permit Fees
Picnic Shelter Reservations
We maintain four covered park picnic shelters that can be reserved for events taking place May 1 – Sept. 30.
- Fisher Basin Park: $98/$122
- Marshall Park: $98/$122
- LeRoy Haagen Park: $94/$118
- Marine Park: $83/$104
Visit the Picnic Shelter Reservation webpage to learn more.
Park Use Permits
Some events may require a Park Use Permit, which allows use of special items and equipment in the park, describes approved special services and outlines any park staff assistance that may be needed to make your event safe and successful. Visit the Park Use Permit webpage to learn more.
Special Event Permit Fees
Special Event Permits are required for any event or activity that occurs on private or public property and affects the ordinary use of public streets, rights-of-ways or sidewalks. This includes but is not limited to fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, parades, athletic events, and fundraising events.
Visit the event planning and permit page for information venue fee sheets.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your question isn’t answered here, please call 360-487-8311 or email parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us for assistance.
I live in Vancouver and the system isn’t recognizing me as a resident.
First, confirm that the information listed in your registration account is current. If you have moved recently, your account may be reflecting out-of-date information. To update your address in the registration system, please complete the form or contact a community center for assistance.
If your account information is correct, check your address on the Vancouver City Limits Map to confirm that you are within the incorporated city limits. Addresses in unincorporated Vancouver are not eligible for early registration and lower fees.
If you are still experiencing registration issues, please call Firstenburg or Marshall community center or email parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us.
Why are Vancouver residents able to register before non-residents?
Early registration for people within city limits is standard for many park and recreation departments across the country. As Vancouver grows and interest in our programs and services increases throughout the region, there is a need to prioritize access to Vancouver taxpayers before opening it to the broader public.
I live outside Vancouver city limits. Can I still register online?
Yes. The online registration process is the same for all participants. People who live within Vancouver city limits qualify for lower program costs and early registration, but everyone is invited to register for our programs. Visit our registration site for more information about online registration.