The City of Prosser owns and operates seven City parks totaling 26.92 acres. Park hours are as follows: March through October from 7:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. and November through February from 7:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m.(no restrooms available during fall and winter). All city-owned parks are open year round.

City park facilities can be reserved by the public for special events and occasions by contacting the Public Works Office on 601 Seventh Street, Prosser, WA or by calling (509) 786-2332. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are closed on weekends and holidays.

 

City Park

This 4.49-acre park is located at Seventh Street, Memorial and Sommers Streets. Facilities in the park include a covered picnic pavilion, shaded picnic areas, lighted outdoor stage, playground equipment, open play area, restrooms, two concession buildings with food preparation and service facilities.

E.J. Miller Park

This 6.05-acre park is located at Park Avenue and Kinney Way, and contains the City municipal outdoor 36-meter swimming pool, wading pool, bathhouse and rec. building. The park also contains 3 outdoor lighted tennis courts, a lighted outdoor basketball court, playground equipment, covered picnic pavilion with sink and electrical outlets, open play areas, large grassy areas with numerous large trees, and restroom facilities.

Crawford Riverfront Park

This 7.3-acre park is located along the Yakima River at Byron Road and contains a picnic shelter with electrical outlets and sink, barbecue areas, a soccer field, riverfront pathway, and restrooms.

Farrand Park

Named for the City’s founder, Colonel William Farrand Prosser, and at one time his homesite, this 2.04-acre park is located on Byron Road and Third Street, near Crawford Riverfront Park. A rock-mounted bronze plaque honoring Col. Prosser can be seen at the park. There are restrooms, picnic facilities, barbecue areas, a large play area, shade trees and a public boat launch. The boat launch to the Yakima River is available for use at the base of Byron Road and Sheridan Avenue near the parking area of Crawford Riverfront Park There are no public dock facilities.

Market Street Park

This 6.0-acre park is located along SR 22 and Market Street. The entrance to the park is off of Market Street and leads to a large parking area. There is a large, grassy area suitable for soccer, or other field games for youths. Currently there are no restroom facilities at the park, but portable units are occasionally placed there. Large trees offer shade for picnics.

Grant Street Park

This 0.26-acre park is located adjacent to the south end of the Grant Street Bridge and contains a small shelter, some picnic tables, and a pleasant view of the Yakima River and Prosser Dam. There are no restroom facilities available.

Prosser Rotary Pathway Park

This 0.12-acre park is located at the northwest corner of Wine Country Road and Nunn Road and contains a gazebo style shelter with picnic table, drinking fountain, park bench, picnic table, flowering landscaping, parking, and concrete walkways. It is also the beginning of the paved Centennial Pathway that leads to the cities of Grandview and then to Sunnyside, WA. There are no facilities available at the park.

Other Locations

Sixth Street and Sherman Park

This 0.78-acre triangular grassy area is located at the junction of Sherman Avenue, Sixth Street, and Wine Country Road. This area is currently undergoing changes due to the reconstruction of Wine Country Road. There are no facilities available.

Prosser Activity Center

This facility, located at the corner of Seventh Street and Dudley Avenue, is currently the home of the Prosser Senior Citizens Organization. This facility is available to the public, on a rental basis, for special events and occasions. Contained within is a complete food preparation and service room , banquet hall, ADA compliant restrooms, and off street parking. For more information please call (509) 786-2915.

Eric Barnard Depot Square

The grounds being maintained by the City of Prosser, this facility is located between Sixth and Seventh Streets, and along Bennett Avenue. It is within the downtown business district and affords ample parking, public restrooms, bench seating, and landscaped areas. The building itself, formerly the old train depot, houses the public restrooms, Prosser Chamber of Commerce, and the Prosser Economic Development Association. For more information please call The Prosser Chamber of Commerce, (509) 786-3177.

Ben Franklin Transit Stop

Located at the junction of Stacy Avenue and Seventh Street, this facility provides a bus shelter, off street parking, small picnic area, and bicycle rack. No restroom facilities available. Nearest location for restrooms is at the Depot.

City Swimming Pool

This 36-meter pool is located at the corner of Park Avenue and Kinney Way within E.J. Miller Park. Off street parking is available. In addition to open swimming, the pool and its facilities are available for special events and occasions on a rental basis. For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (509) 786-2332.