Editing Battle Ground, Washington

{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name            = Battle Ground, Washington
|settlement_type          = [[City government in Washington (state)|City]]
<!-- Images --------------->
|image_skyline            = Battle Grounds, Washington, United States Post Office, March 2020.jpg
|imagesize                = 
|image_caption            = Battle Ground Post Office
<!-- Maps ----------------->
|image_map                = Clark_County_Washington_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Battle_Ground_Highlighted.svg
|mapsize                  = 250px
|map_caption              = Location within [[Clark County, Washington|Clark County]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
|image_map1               = 
|mapsize1                 = 
|map_caption1             = 
<!-- Location ------------->
|subdivision_type         = Country
|subdivision_name         = United States
|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1        = [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Washington|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Clark County, Washington|Clark]]
<!-- Government ----------->
|government_footnotes     = <ref>{{cite web |title=Form of Government |url=https://www.cityofbg.org/673/Form-of-Government |publisher=City of Battle Ground |access-date=April 2, 2022}}</ref>
|government_type          = [[Council–manager government|Council–manager]]
|leader_title1            = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name1             = Troy McCoy<ref>{{cite web |title=Mayor Troy McCoy |url=https://www.cityofbg.org/378/Mayor-McCoy |publisher=City of Battle Ground |access-date=April 24, 2024}}</ref>
|leader_title2            = [[City manager]]
|leader_name2             = Kris Swanson<ref>{{cite web |title=city manager |url=https://www.cityofbg.org/131/City-Manager |publisher=City of Battle Ground |access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref>
|established_title        = Settled
|established_date         = 1886
|established_title1       = Platted
|established_date1        = 1902
|established_title2       = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date2        = June 18, 1951
<!-- Area ----------------->
|unit_pref                = Imperial
|area_footnotes           = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023">{{cite web|title=2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2023_Gazetteer/2023_gaz_place_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=February 22, 2024}}</ref>
|area_total_km2           = 22.49
|area_land_km2            = 22.49
|area_water_km2           = 0.00
|area_total_sq_mi         = 8.68
|area_land_sq_mi          = 8.68
|area_water_sq_mi         = 0.00
<!-- Population ----------->
|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_est           = 22285
|pop_est_as_of            = 2023
|pop_est_footnotes        = <ref name="USCensusEst2023"/>
|population_footnotes     = <ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
|population_total         = 20743
|population_density_km2   = 991.0
|population_density_sq_mi = 2567
<!-- General information -->
|timezone                 = [[Pacific Time Zone|Pacific (PST)]]
|utc_offset               = −8
|timezone_DST             = PDT
|utc_offset_DST           = −7
|elevation_footnotes      = <ref name=gnis/>
|elevation_ft             = 285
|coordinates              = {{coord|45|45|46|N|122|31|50|W|region:US-WA_type:city|display=inline,title}}
|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP Code]]
|postal_code              = 98604
|area_code                = [[Area code 360|360]] and [[Area code 564|564]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 53-04475
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info              = 2409796<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2409796}}</ref>
|website                  = {{URL|https://www.cityofbg.org/|cityofbg.org}}
|footnotes                = 
}}

'''Battle Ground''' is a city in [[Clark County, Washington|Clark County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], United States. The population was 20,743 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Battle_Ground_city,_Washington?g=160XX00US5304475 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 22, 2024}}</ref> As of 2023, its population is 22,285.<ref name="USCensusEst2023"/>

==History==
===Name===
Battle Ground got its name from a standoff between a group of the [[Klickitat people|Klickitat]] peoples and a military force from the [[Vancouver Barracks]], which had recently transitioned to a [[United States Army|U.S. Army]] post.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nps.gov/fova/learn/historyculture/upload/Deur-2012_Ethno-Overview-Ft-Vanc-FNL.pdf|title=An Ethnohistorical Overview of Groups with Ties to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site|last=Deur|first=Douglas|date=2012|website=National Park Service|access-date=December 9, 2017|archive-date=May 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531052845/https://www.nps.gov/fova/learn/historyculture/upload/Deur-2012_Ethno-Overview-Ft-Vanc-FNL.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vbma.us/|title=Vancouver Barracks Military Association|website=Vancouver Barracks Military Association|access-date=December 9, 2017|archive-date=February 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220112425/http://www.vbma.us/|url-status=live}}</ref> By 1855, members of the Klickitat peoples had been imprisoned at the Vancouver Barracks. The hostile conditions of their detainment inspired some of the Klickitats to decamp.<ref name=":0" />

This group of Klickitat peoples headed north, led by Chief Umtuch (or Umtux, according to some accounts).<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.clark.wa.gov/public-information-outreach/battle-ground-city-without-battle-1855|title=Proud Past: Battle Ground: City Without a Battle (1855)|date=2017|website=Clark County Washington|access-date=December 9, 2017|archive-date=December 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210020107/https://www.clark.wa.gov/public-information-outreach/battle-ground-city-without-battle-1855|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/stream/cathlametoncolum01stro#page/86/mode/2up|title=Cathlamet on the Columbia|last=Strong|first=Thomas Nelson|publisher=The Holy Press|year=1906|pages=82–93}}</ref> When the community at [[Fort Vancouver]] discovered this escape, they assembled an armed contingent led by Captain [[William Strong (Oregon judge)|William Strong]] to pursue the Klickitats. Captain Strong's party eventually found the Klickitats near the present-day location of downtown Battle Ground.<ref name=":1" />

Details of the standoff vary. However, accounts agree that Chief Umtuch and Captain Strong engaged in some sort of negotiations, which resulted in the Klickitats agreeing to return to the Barracks. After this decision, at least one shot was fired, resulting in the death of Chief Umtuch, reportedly by one of Captain Strong's soldiers..<ref name=":1" />

The Klickitat asked Captain Strong to leave them alone so they might properly bury their chief. After some deliberation, Captain Strong agreed, provided the Klickitats promised to return to the Fort, which they did a couple of days later.<ref name=":1" />

As a result of this event, settlers at the fort began to refer to that site as 'Strong's Battle Ground', which was later shortened to 'Battle Ground.' Two schools in Battle Ground were later named after Captain Strong and Chief Umtuch.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chief Umtuch Middle School |url=https://cms.battlegroundps.org/ |website=Chief Umtuch Middle School |access-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016163734/https://cms.battlegroundps.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Early settlement===
Battle Ground was first settled in 1886 by Augustus H. Richter, who platted the town in 1902.<ref>{{cite book|last=Meany|first=Edmond S.|title=Origin of Washington geographic names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027074981;view=1up;seq=31|year=1923|publisher=University of Washington Press|location=Seattle|page=15|access-date=July 18, 2016|archive-date=January 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124072536/https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027074981&view=1up&seq=31|url-status=live}}</ref> Battle Ground was officially incorporated on June 18, 1951. During early settlement in the area, large numbers of people populated Fort Vancouver and locations closer to the Columbia River.

===Later development===
The population of Battle Ground doubled in size between 2000 and 2010, becoming the second-largest city in Clark County. The city opened a [[community center]] in 2008 and a new [[public library]] in 2009.<ref name="Columbian-2011"/>

==Geography==
Battle Ground is located about {{convert|11|mi}} north northeast of [[Vancouver, Washington|Vancouver]], {{convert|32|mi}} south southwest of [[Mount St. Helens]]. It is near the geographical center of [[Clark County, Washington|Clark County]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caldbick |first1=John |title=Battle Ground |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/9321 |website=HistoryLink.org |access-date=October 19, 2019 |archive-date=October 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019220216/https://www.historylink.org/File/9321 |url-status=live }}</ref> Battle Ground is {{Convert|25.5|mi|km}} from [[Portland, Oregon]], and {{Convert|161|mi|km}} from [[Seattle]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/>

===Climate===
{{weather box
|single line=yes
|collapsed=yes
|precipitation colour=green
|width=auto
|location=Battle Ground, Washington, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1929–present
|Jan record high F = 68
|Feb record high F = 74
|Mar record high F = 80
|Apr record high F = 91
|May record high F = 101
|Jun record high F = 112
|Jul record high F = 107
|Aug record high F = 105
|Sep record high F = 105
|Oct record high F = 93
|Nov record high F = 72
|Dec record high F = 65
|year record high F= 
|Jan avg record high F = 57.4
|Feb avg record high F = 61.8
|Mar avg record high F = 70.0
|Apr avg record high F = 77.8
|May avg record high F = 85.3
|Jun avg record high F = 89.2
|Jul avg record high F = 94.7
|Aug avg record high F = 95.4
|Sep avg record high F = 90.8
|Oct avg record high F = 78.1
|Nov avg record high F = 63.6
|Dec avg record high F = 56.8
|year avg record high F= 98.1
|Jan high F = 46.1
|Feb high F = 50.4
|Mar high F = 54.7
|Apr high F = 59.7
|May high F = 66.5
|Jun high F = 71.1
|Jul high F = 78.6
|Aug high F = 79.6
|Sep high F = 74.5
|Oct high F = 62.5
|Nov high F = 51.6
|Dec high F = 45.1
|year high F= 61.7
|Jan mean F = 39.0
|Feb mean F = 41.1
|Mar mean F = 44.7
|Apr mean F = 48.8
|May mean F = 54.9
|Jun mean F = 59.2
|Jul mean F = 64.6
|Aug mean F = 64.9
|Sep mean F = 60.0
|Oct mean F = 51.2
|Nov mean F = 43.5
|Dec mean F = 38.5
|year mean F= 50.9
|Jan low F = 31.9
|Feb low F = 31.7
|Mar low F = 34.6
|Apr low F = 37.9
|May low F = 43.3
|Jun low F = 47.3
|Jul low F = 50.6
|Aug low F = 50.2
|Sep low F = 45.6
|Oct low F = 39.9
|Nov low F = 35.4
|Dec low F = 31.9
|year low F= 40.0
|Jan record low F = -11
|Feb record low F = -9
|Mar record low F = 16
|Apr record low F = 21
|May record low F = 26
|Jun record low F = 32
|Jul record low F = 34
|Aug record low F = 35
|Sep record low F = 26
|Oct record low F = 19
|Nov record low F = 4
|Dec record low F = -1
|year record low F= 
|Jan avg record low F = 20.5
|Feb avg record low F = 21.8
|Mar avg record low F = 25.8
|Apr avg record low F = 29.4
|May avg record low F = 34.0
|Jun avg record low F = 40.0
|Jul avg record low F = 43.7
|Aug avg record low F = 42.7
|Sep avg record low F = 37.3
|Oct avg record low F = 29.1
|Nov avg record low F = 23.9
|Dec avg record low F = 19.7
|year avg record low F= 15.4
|Jan precipitation inch = 7.20
|Feb precipitation inch = 5.32
|Mar precipitation inch = 5.59
|Apr precipitation inch = 4.54
|May precipitation inch = 3.36	
|Jun precipitation inch = 2.31
|Jul precipitation inch = 0.63
|Aug precipitation inch = 0.80
|Sep precipitation inch = 2.20
|Oct precipitation inch = 4.82
|Nov precipitation inch = 7.61
|Dec precipitation inch = 7.99
|year precipitation inch= 52.37
|Jan snow inch = 0.5
|Feb snow inch = 0.3
|Mar snow inch = 0.2
|Apr snow inch = 0.0
|May snow inch = 0.0
|Jun snow inch = 0.0
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = 0.0
|Oct snow inch = 0.0
|Nov snow inch = 0.0
|Dec snow inch = 0.4
|year snow inch = 1.4
|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
|Jan precipitation days = 21.4
|Feb precipitation days = 17.8
|Mar precipitation days = 20.7
|Apr precipitation days = 18.4
|May precipitation days = 13.6
|Jun precipitation days = 10.7
|Jul precipitation days = 4.2
|Aug precipitation days = 4.3
|Sep precipitation days = 8.5
|Oct precipitation days = 16.0
|Nov precipitation days = 21.2
|Dec precipitation days = 21.7
|year precipitation days= 178.5
|unit snow days = 0.1 in
|Jan snow days = 0.4
|Feb snow days = 0.3
|Mar snow days = 0.2
|Apr snow days = 0.0
|May snow days = 0.0
|Jun snow days = 0.0
|Jul snow days = 0.0
|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.0
|Oct snow days = 0.0
|Nov snow days = 0.0
|Dec snow days = 0.7
|year snow days= 1.6
|source 1 = NOAA<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=pqr|title = NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data|publisher= [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]|access-date = October 15, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USC00450482&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL|title = Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020|publisher= National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|access-date = October 15, 2022}}</ref>
}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1960= 888
|1970= 1438
|1980= 2774
|1990= 3758
|2000= 9296
|2010= 17571
|2020= 20743
|estyear=2023
|estimate=22285
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=July 25, 2024|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2023|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 25, 2024}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

Between 2000 and 2005, Battle Ground ranked fourth in the state for population growth, out of 279 eligible incorporated communities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ofm.wa.gov/washington-data-research/population-demographics/population-estimates/april-1-official-population-estimates|title=April 1 official population estimates &#124; Office of Financial Management|website=www.ofm.wa.gov|access-date=January 24, 2021|archive-date=July 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170719085931/http://www.ofm.wa.gov/pop/april1/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Battle Ground, Washington – Racial Composition'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Battle Ground city, Washington|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Battle%20Ground%20city,%20Washington&t=Race%20and%20Ethnicity&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2}}</ref><br>(NH = Non-Hispanic)<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.''}}</small>
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|16,856
|81.3%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|171
|0.8%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|96
|0.5%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|401
|1.9%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] (NH)
|68
|0.3%
|-
|[[Some Other Race]] (NH)
|93
|0.4%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|1,233
|5.9%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|1,825
|8.8%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''20,743'''
|'''100.0%'''
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 20,743 people, and 7,178 households, and 5,275 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Battle%20Ground%20city,%20Washington%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=February 22, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|2428.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 7,449 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 83.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.4% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.8% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|some other races]] and 9.4% from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race were 8.8% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How many people live in Battle Ground city, Washington |url=https://data.usatoday.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/battle-ground-city-washington/160-5304475/ |access-date=July 25, 2024 |publisher=USA Today}}</ref>

26.6% of residents were under the age of 18, 7.3% were under 5 years of age, and 12.4% were 65 and older. The gender makeup was 50.9% female, and 49.1% male.

The median household income was $94,360, and the per capita income was $37,287. 6.4% of the population were under the [[Poverty in the United States|poverty line]].

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 17,571 people, 5,652 households, and 4,365 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2454.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 5,952 housing units at an average density of {{convert|831.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 90.5% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population. 15.0% were of German, 10.7% Irish, 9.9% English and 6.4% Ukrainian ancestry.

There were 5,652 households, of which 50.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.8% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.53.

The median age in the city was 30 years. 34.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 19.2% were from 45 to 64, and 7.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 9,296 people, 3,071 households, and 2,346 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2552.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,196 housing units at an average density of {{convert|877.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.81% White, 0.49% African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.72% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races.  Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.14% of the population. 15.4% were of German, 11.5% United States or American, 9.4% English, 7.2% Irish, 6.1% Finnish, and 5.8% Norwegian ancestry. 94.0% spoke English, 3.9% Spanish and 1.6% Russian as their first language.

There were 3,071 households, out of which 50.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 36.2% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,070, and the median income for a family was $49,876. Males had a median income of $41,133 versus $25,215 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,139. About 7.3% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

=== Religion ===
Battle Ground is known for having one of the largest populations of [[Old Apostolic Lutheran Church|Apostolic Lutheran]] Christians in the United States. Many Apostolic churches in Battle Ground, Brush Prairie, Hockinson, and surrounding areas declare that it is the human duty to procreate, further increasing the religious population.

==Arts and culture==
Every summer, Battle Ground hosts Harvest Days, comprising a number of community events such as parades and a chili [[cook-off]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Battle Ground 54th Harvest Days |url=https://clarkcountylive.com/battle-ground-54th-harvest-days-july-18th-19th/ |website=Clark County Live |date=July 3, 2014 |access-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016172903/https://clarkcountylive.com/battle-ground-54th-harvest-days-july-18th-19th/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Battle Ground participates annually in the [[Portland Rose Festival]]'s Grand Floral Parade, and 2019 marked the city's 65th float in the parade.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Littman |first1=Adam |title=Popular Battle Ground resident grand marshal of Rose Festival Grand Floral Walk |url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/jun/06/popular-battle-ground-resident-grand-marshal-of-rose-festival-grand-floral-walk/html |access-date=October 16, 2019 |work=The Columbian |date=June 6, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016172916/https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/jun/06/popular-battle-ground-resident-grand-marshal-of-rose-festival-grand-floral-walk/html/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2006, it received the Sweepstakes Award for Most Outstanding Float in the Parade.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Case |first1=Marvin |title=BG float parades through Portland |url=http://www.thereflector.com/news/article_8083fa5c-6e6f-11e8-a71a-c38c747ccd0c.html |access-date=October 16, 2019 |work=The Reflector |date=June 12, 2018 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016172854/http://www.thereflector.com/news/article_8083fa5c-6e6f-11e8-a71a-c38c747ccd0c.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==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>

==Economy==
Battle Ground is at the epicenter of the growing Clark County wine industry with three wineries and one tasting room.{{Citation needed|date=October 2019}}

==Education==
Almost all of Battle Ground is served by the [[Battle Ground School District]],<ref name=CensusSDMap2020>{{Cite map |author=Geography Division|title=2020 Census – School District Reference Map: Clark County, WA |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53011_clark/DC20SD_C53011.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213406/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53011_clark/DC20SD_C53011.pdf |date=December 21, 2020|archive-date=June 2, 2021 |access-date=2025-03-23|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st53_wa/schooldistrict_maps/c53011_clark/DC20SD_C53011_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> which includes (as of 2018):
*Amboy Middle School (Grades 5-8)
*[[Battle Ground High School]] (Grades 9-12)
*Captain Strong Elementary School (Grades 1-4)
*Chief Umtuch Middle School (Grades 5-8)
*Daybreak Primary School (Grades 1-4)
*Daybreak Middle School (Grades 5-8)
*Glenwood Heights Primary School (Grades 1-4)
*Laurin Middle School (Grades 5-8)
*Maple Grove Primary School (Grades 1-4)
*Pleasant Valley Middle School (Grades 5-8)
*Pleasant Valley Primary School (Grades 1-4)
*[[Prairie High School (Vancouver, Washington)]] (Grades 9-12)
*Tukes Valley Primary School (Grades 1-4)
*Tukes Valley Middle School (Grades 5-8)
*Yacolt Primary School (Grades 1-4)

Alternative Schools:
*CASEE (Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education.)
*Summit View – (Grades 9-12)
*Community Education
*[[River HomeLink]] (Grades K-12)
*Battle Ground Virtual Academy (Grades K-12)
*[[CAM Academy]] (Grades 3-12)
*Columbia Kids Preschool & Sprouting Seeds (Grades K-8)

Chief Umtuch Primary School, the city's oldest primary school, was demolished in 2007.
Lewisville Middle School was closed in 2007 but is still used for its gym, parking lot, and meetings.

A small piece of Battle Ground is in [[Hockinson School District]].<!--UNI 03570--><ref name=CensusSDMap2020/>

==Transportation==
Battle Ground is accessed from [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]] at exits 9 and 11 and [[Interstate 205 (Oregon–Washington)|Interstate 205]] at exit 32. [[Washington State Route 502|State Route 502]] and [[Washington State Route 503|State Route 503]] intersect in Battle Ground.

Bus services are provided by the local transit authority, [[C-Tran (Washington)|C-Tran]], to [[Vancouver, Washington|Downtown Vancouver]], [[Delta Park/Vanport station]] (served by the [[MAX Light Rail]] system), [[Clark College (Washington)|Clark College]], [[Hazel Dell, Washington|Hazel Dell]], [[Yacolt]], and the [[Vancouver Mall]]. The closest commercial airport to the city is [[Portland International Airport]], situated {{convert|18.5|mi|km}} away.

==Notable people==
* [[Richie Frahm]], professional basketball player<ref>{{cite web |title=NBA Players: Richie Frahm Profile and Basic Stats |url=https://www.landofbasketball.com/nba_players/f/richie_frahm.htm |website=Land of Basketball |access-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016170707/https://www.landofbasketball.com/nba_players/f/richie_frahm.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Tonya Harding]], figure skater<ref>{{cite news |last=Brodesser-Akner |first=Taffy |date=January 10, 2018 |title=Tonya Harding Would Like Her Apology Now |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/10/movies/tonya-harding-i-tonya-nancy-kerrigan-scandal.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=March 8, 2022}}</ref>
* [[Rob Hotchkiss]], musician{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}
* [[Jonathan Jackson (actor)|Jonathan Jackson]], actor<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/acoustic-nation/jonathan-jackson-enation-release-new-single|title=Jonathan Jackson + Enation Release New Single|date=June 9, 2014|work=Guitar World|access-date=September 19, 2018|language=en|archive-date=September 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920045836/https://www.guitarworld.com/acoustic-nation/jonathan-jackson-enation-release-new-single|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="bg_people1" />
* [[Bethany Joy Lenz]], actress<ref name="bg_people1">{{cite news |last1=Mary Ann |first1=Albright |title=A hometown for 'General Hospital,' 'One Tree Hill' stars, musicians |url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2010/apr/19/online-bg-celebs/ |access-date=October 16, 2019 |work=The Columbian |date=April 19, 2010 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016170640/https://www.columbian.com/news/2010/apr/19/online-bg-celebs/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Zia McCabe]], musician<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/07/24/1058853193522.html | title=Class A act | publisher=Sydney Morning Herald | date=July 25, 2003 | access-date=May 17, 2012}}
</ref>
* [[Kaleb McGary]], professional football player
* [[Arnold Riegger]], sport shooter and Olympian<ref>{{cite news |last=Pisapia |first=John |date=July 8, 1996 |title=The stuff of legend |page=B1 |work=[[The Daily News (Longview)|The Daily News]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94712537/the-stuff-of-legend/ |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |accessdate=February 11, 2022}}</ref>
* [[Richie Sexson]], professional baseball player<ref>{{cite web |title=Richie Sexson Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/richie-sexson-122027 |website=MLB.com |publisher=MLB |access-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016170640/https://www.mlb.com/player/richie-sexson-122027 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Gerry Staley]], professional baseball player<ref>{{cite web |title=Gerry Staley Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/gerry-staley-122646 |website=MLB.com |publisher=MLB |access-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016170649/https://www.mlb.com/player/gerry-staley-122646 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==Further reading==
* Strong, Harry M., ''The Adventures of a Pioneer Judge & His Family'', COLUMBIA Magazine: Winter 2002–03; Vol. 16, No. 4. [https://web.archive.org/web/20080623075601/http://www.wshs.org/wshs/columbia/articles/0402-a1.htm The Adventures of a Pioneer Judge & His Family]
* Tucker, Louise M., ''Battle Ground . . . In and Around'', 2006. [http://www.battlegroundhistorybook.com/Battle_Ground..._In_and_Around/Home.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200624221352/http://www.battlegroundhistorybook.com/Battle_Ground..._In_and_Around/Home.html |date=June 24, 2020 }}

==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.cityofbg.org/}}
* [http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=9321 History of Battle Ground] at [[HistoryLink]]
* [http://www.battlegroundchamber.org/ Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce]

{{Clark County, Washington}}
{{Washington}}

{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Cities in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Cities in Clark County, Washington]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1902]]
[[Category:Portland metropolitan area]]
[[Category:1902 establishments in Washington (state)]]