Editing Battle Ground, Washington (section)

==Parks and recreation==
Battle Ground contains 22 parks with a total of {{convert|72.8|acre|ha}} of park space and an additional {{convert|206|acre|ha}} of [[open space reserve]]s in five areas. Of these parks, seven are classified as "undeveloped".<ref name="BGPMP">{{cite news |last1=Barker |first1=Cade |title=Battle Ground parks master plan virtual open house highlights future of Remy Park, others |url=https://www.thereflector.com/stories/battle-ground-parks-master-plan-virtual-open-house-highlights-future-of-remy-park-others,332669 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |work=The Reflector |date=January 15, 2024}}</ref>

Undeveloped areas include Durkee Park, a {{convert|35|acre|ha|adj=mid}} plot located west of the city center off SR 502. The undeveloped land was donated by a local family in 1997 and meant to be used as a nature trail site. The city planned to use the grounds for a sports complex but the original owners prefer the original trail use idea. As of 2024, the final use of the property is still undecided. 
Neighboring sites, {{convert|4.5|acre|ha|adj=mid}} Remy Park and {{convert|13|acre|ha|adj=mid}} Gardner Oaks, are planned to include a variety of playgrounds, pet areas, and fitness and sports related activities. Remy Park, which includes an existing trail, encompasses a total of {{convert|80.2|acre|ha}} but the parcel is limited for development.<ref name="BGPMP"/> Developed parks include Fairgrounds Park, which hosts several ballfields.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Helgason |first1=Norman |title=Durkee Park likely to become trail system after meeting |url=https://www.thereflector.com/stories/durkee-park-likely-to-become-trail-system-after-meeting,340208 |access-date=May 14, 2024 |work=[[The Reflector (Washington newspaper)|The Reflector]] |date=May 13, 2024}}</ref>

In June 2007, the city of Battle Ground opened a {{convert|25,000|sqft|sqm|adj=mid}} [[skate park]] in downtown.<ref name="Columbian-2011">{{cite news |last=Harshman |first=Marissa |date=February 27, 2011 |title=Big changes in small-town Battle Ground |url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2011/feb/27/big-changes-in-small-town-battle-ground/ |work=The Columbian |accessdate=January 3, 2012}}</ref>