This series on the parks of Vancouver continues with Esther Short Park, set in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The park's namesake and her husband, Amos, first landed on the northern shore of the Columbia on Christmas day in 1845 and later claimed a portion of land in want eventually became the city of Vancouver (the eastern border of their potato farm is modern day Main Street). When Esther died in 1853, she left a portion of the land to the city. A statue of Esther was unveiled in 1929, and remains at the North entrance of the park.
Today, Esther Short Park hosts the Vancouver Farmer's Market from March through October (last weekend was the last market for this year). During the summer, the park also hosts a summer concert series. Although the "big events" are over, the park is always a great place to get outside and enjoy lunch on one of the occasional dry days during the winter. The park can also be reserved for special occasions.
Esther Short Park is between 6th and 8th Street, just west of Main Street. The park is open from 7 AM to dusk, and there is metered parking on the bordering streets.
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