Ober Park – Vashon

Ober Park is a 5.47 acre multiuse community park located in the center of Vashon-Maury Island on the north end of town. The park includes the site of the Vashon Branch of the King County Library, leased from the Vashon Park District. The Ober Administration Building is located in the center of the site, housing the District’s administrative offices and containing a springboard-mounted floor performance space for gymnastics, dance classes, etc. The partially wooded site has picnic tables, a children’s playground, a Ron Hook mural, and a dedicated Vietnam War Memorial. The grassy, rolling lawns are used for summer gatherings, community festivals, and concerts.

Vashon is an Island of parks, and the Vashon Park District (VPD) manages most of them. VPD is proud to provide a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities on its parklands. The parks provide exploration of and access to wildlife habitat, natural resource based activities, beaches, trails, and athletic fields in accordance with district policies and objectives.