Sandy Swimming Hole
Washougal, Clark County, Washington. Swimming hole.
Details
- Where
- 550 N Shepard Road, Washougal, WA 98671. Directions
- When
- 8:00 Am to Dusk Daily.
- Access
- Boat launch is for non-motorized boats only; the Washougal River is a non-motorized water body; swim at your own risk; no lifeguards at any swimming location in Washougal.
- Phone
- 360-835-8501
- Managed by
- City of Washougal.
The Sandy Swimming Hole Park is located at the upper end of lower Washougal River Greenway. Facilities include restrooms, picnic tables, a beach, a boat launch for non-motorized boats, and parking. Swimming is permitted, with no lifeguard on duty.
Notable Events
- 1865Richard Ough, an English Hudson Bay representative, acquired the Sandy site in 1865, and the spot reserved for the Sandy park was the corner of that old claim. archive.org
- 1929A sturdy 13-foot diving tower and three-foot board were erected by the Crown Willamette Company, and a dancing platform was donated by Copeland Lumber Company. archive.org
- 1929Camas-Washougal's old swimming hole was dedicated and opened with a loud splash the evening of July 17, 1929; over 2,500 people heard George Moody officially place the resort in the joint custody of the cities, with the Kiwanis club in charge in the meantime. archive.org
- 1940sThe local fire department would provide free swim lessons to area children at the Sandy Swimming Hole. visitwashougal.com
- 2019Two German tourists were mowed down by a Jeep Grand Cherokee that tore through Sandy Swimming Hole Park; the Columbian reported visitors back at the water about two weeks later. columbian.com
- 2020Sandy Swimming Hole closed through at least May 4, according to a news release from the city. columbian.com
People
- Elton Jones, captured the men's prize in the dedication-night swimming events.
- Eva Scott, won the women's race in the dedication-night swimming events.
- George Moody, officially placed the resort in the joint custody of the cities at the dedication; told of the site's history (1929).
- Marion Mansfield, won from the boys in the dedication-night swimming events.
- Richard Ough, English Hudson Bay representative who acquired the Sandy site (1865).