Longview Washington

Longview is ideally situated between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon, offering residents a rural life-style with year-round opportunities for recreation. It is the largest city in Cowlitz County with a population of approximately 35,000.

Longview Events Calendar

Any time is a great time for adventure in Longview where you'll find a wealth of activities waiting for you. Take a stroll along the banks of beautiful Lake Sacajawea, explore historic downtown Longview, brush up on your golf game at the Mint Valley Championship Golf Course, or take in a performance at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts.

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		1	2	3 Hot Summer Nights - Woodland Hot Summer Nights - Woodland August 3, 2018 Hoffman Plaza - Woodland WA Thursdays Starting June 29 through August 3 7 to 9 pm Hoffman Plaza - Woodland WA This concert series features a different band and genre of music each week- so there's a little something for everyone in downtown Woodland Washington! The backdrop to our stage is beautiful Horse Shoe Lake- making this a fun, memorable, photo-worthy way to spend your summer Friday nights! We encourage dancing, and always have sidewalk chalk for the kiddos. Come once, come often, come every night- it's a new experience each week, and a great way to get out and enjoy our Northwest summer evenings in our big, little town! See more details Island Bingo Island Bingo August 3, 2018 Kelso/Longview Elks Lodge #1482, 900 Ash St, Kelso, WA 98626, USA Kelso Longview Chamber presents Island Bingo 5:30 to 8:00 pm Kelso Elks Lodge 360.423.8400 See more details • •	4 Star Party at the Science & Learning Center Star Party at the Science & Learning Center August 4, 2018 Saturday, August 4th at 3:00 pm For more info: http://www.mshslc.org/events/ See more details •	5
6	7	8	9	10 Movies at the Lake Movies at the Lake August 10, 2018 Lake Sacajawea, Longview, WA 98632, USA Summer movies at the Lake Lake Sacajawea - Martins Dock Longview WA Activities start at 6 pm Movies start at dusk See more details •	11 Family Outdoor Adventure Family Outdoor Adventure August 11, 2018 Lake Sacajawea, Longview, WA 98632, USA Family Outdoor Adventure Saturday, August 11th from 11 am to 2 pm Lake Sacajawea - Martins Dock Longview WA 36.442.5400 See more details •	12
13	14	15	16	17 Movies at the Lake Movies at the Lake August 17, 2018 Lake Sacajawea, Longview, WA 98632, USA Summer movies at the Lake Lake Sacajawea - Martins Dock Longview WA Activities start at 6 pm Movies start at dusk See more details •	18 Squirrel Fest Squirrel Fest August 18, 2018 Civic Circle - Longview Wa Saturday, August 18th Civic Circle - Longview WA http://lvsquirrelfest.com/ See more details •	19 Untouchables Car Show Untouchables Car Show August 19, 2018 Downtown Historic Kalama Untouchables Car Show Downtown Historic Kalama Sunday, August 19th See more details •
20	21	22	23	24 Movies at the Lake Movies at the Lake August 24, 2018 Lake Sacajawea, Longview, WA 98632, USA Summer movies at the Lake Lake Sacajawea - Martins Dock Longview WA Activities start at 6 pm Movies start at dusk See more details •	25 Unique Tin Car Show Unique Tin Car Show August 25, 2018 Saturday, August 25th Cowlitz County Fairgrounds See more details •	26
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Longview Washington Established 1923

Longview’s roots can be traced back to Kansas City, Missouri, home of city founder R. A. Long, president of the Long-Bell Timber Company. Long and other company leaders committed to building a large lumber mill along the Columbia River. Because Southwest Washington did not have a ready workforce, Long decided to build a city to accommodate the estimated 14,000 workers it would take to operate the mill.

Longview was dedicated in July 1923. In February 1924, it was incorporated and a municipal government was established. Designed as a hub for business and travel routes, the town’s Civic Center features R. A. Long Park, Longview Public Library, the Monticello Hotel, and the post office and city hall

Today, Longview is a thriving community of 35,000, growing in both size and diversity. The city has a strong economic base and a wide array of recreational, educational, and cultural offerings. Highlights include Lower Columbia College, the Columbia Theatre, Rose Center for the Arts, and a vibrant, historic downtown.

The City recognizes that a vibrant downtown is critical to our uniqueness as a community. Built in the 1920s, Longview has a small-town atmosphere that is very appealing to residents and visitors alike, offering a safe, comfortable and inviting gathering place with shopping, restaurants, galleries and beautiful streetscapes.

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Established

Located ninety miles from the Pacific Ocean at the confluence of the Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers, Longview is a relatively new city with a short but remarkable history. Less than seventy-five years ago, the area where Longview now stands was sparsely populated wilderness and rural homesteads.

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Population

Longview is a city that demonstrates care and compassion for all its citizens through active participation with social agencies, organizations and individual citizens.

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Trails

Beautifully maintained trail system

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Tree Inventory

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Parks

The Parks Department maintains over 300 acres of parks and open space, including beautiful Lake Sacajawea. The department also takes care of ten miles of trails for public enjoyment, fields used for sports activities, as well as an inventory of approximately 13,000 trees. Maintenance includes mowing, irrigation, weed control, turf repair, path repair, litter control, restroom sanitation, boat ramp maintenance, tree and shrub maintenance, leaf removal, playground and play equipment maintenance.