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Kelso, WA 98626 United States
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Website https://www.kelso.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks#TamO'ShanterPark

This is the most significant park facility in the city system. Because of its size, central location, varied natural features and diverse recreational opportunities, Tam O’Shanter Park attracts large numbers of local and regional park users. Opened in 1958, this 38-acre park is located directly south of Kelso High School, adjoining the Coweeman River and is open year around.

This multi-use community park has the new Rister Stadium (baseball), Heerensperger Field (Girl’s softball), concession areas, five baseball fields (two lighted), three softball fields, a multipurpose field for soccer, a basketball court with six hoops, two horshoe pits, access to a regional trail system, 30 picnic areas, and 10 restrooms.

There is a large playground to the south of the fields for use by younger children.

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    Featured September 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Kelso Highlander Festival

    Tam O'Shanter Park Tam O'Shanter Way, Kelso, WA, United States

    Sunday, September 15th, 2024 The Highland Games will begin at the park at 9:00 AM with those hardy lads and lasses tossing the caber and throwing […]

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    Featured September 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Kelso Highlander Festival

    Tam O'Shanter Park Tam O'Shanter Way, Kelso, WA, United States

    Saturday, September 14th, 2024 At beautiful Tam O'Shanter Park on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, the festivities begin at 9:00 am the Highland Dance Competition. and Highland Games begin.  At 10:00 am please […]

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Cowlitz County is home to approximately 113,982 residents, roughly 56 percent of whom live in the incorporated cities of Castle Rock, Kelso, Longview, Kalama, and Woodland. The remaining 44 percent live in rural, unincorporated communities such as Ryderwood, Toutle, Yale, Silver Lake, Lexington, Ariel and Cougar.

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