13 Places to Grill Up A Feast This Summer

Weekend days in the summer are for relaxing, letting the kids run wild on the grass and trying out that new BBQ sauce on the grill. But hanging out in the back yard can get boring. Hit the town to spread out your gear, and explore the city with these great outdoor grilling options around town. Click through the gallery to find out where they are and what they have to offer.

Lake Vancouver

With two dozen BBQ grills and a sandy beach stretching over two miles, this park delivers the ultimate grilling on the beach. Volleyball courts, a playground, and lake activities like windsurfing, kayaking and canoeing are all available, as well as plenty of picnic tables for your feast.

 
$3 parking
6801 N.W. Lower River Road
Vancouver, Wa
Online: clark.wa.gov

photo credit: Tony M. via Yelp

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Insider tip: Portland Parks and Recreation runs most of the parks in the city—all the covered picnic shelters and BBQ grills can be rented through them. Outside of that, all parks have tables that are first-come first serve. Day-use fees notes where applicable. Get out there and chow down!

What’s your favorite place to do some summer grilling? Tell us in the comments below!

—Katrina Emery