
Lakeview Par 3 Course
Lakeview Par 3 Golf Challenge
About this course
Lakeview Par 3 Golf Challenge is a short course in Vancouver, Washington, designed by Duke Wagner. The facility serves the greater Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area as an accessible option for golfers seeking practice on their short game or a quick round without the time commitment of a regulation course. Par-3 courses of this type typically feature holes ranging from roughly 80 to 180 yards, emphasizing iron play and accuracy over distance. The course name suggests water features or views that incorporate lakes into the playing experience, though the specific routing and hole characteristics reflect Wagner's approach to creating variety within the constraints of a compact property. Par-3 layouts in the Pacific Northwest often take advantage of the region's natural topography and vegetation, with Douglas firs and other native trees framing holes and creating definition between playing corridors. Facilities like Lakeview serve multiple purposes in their communities: they provide beginners a less intimidating introduction to the game, offer experienced players a venue for focused practice, and accommodate those with limited time or physical constraints. The course operates as a public-access facility, typical of par-3 courses that prioritize affordability and walk-up play over membership structures. Such courses often see steady use from junior golfers, seniors, and families looking for recreational golf in a casual setting.
Quick facts
- Location
- Vancouver, WA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1982
- Designer
- Duke Wagner
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 54
- Length
- 1,855 yards
- Difficulty
- 60/84
Getting there
Lakeview Par 3 Golf Challenge sits in the northeast corner of Vancouver, Washington, just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, making Portland International Airport (PDX) the natural gateway - a straightforward twenty-minute drive north via I-205. The route crosses the river into Washington, then peels east through suburban sprawl before arriving at a modest facility tucked quietly along the shores of Vancouver Lake. This is golf stripped to its essentials: no grand entrance, no winding estate roads, just a turn off the main drag and into a lakeside setting where the focus remains squarely on the short game and the water beyond.

FAQ
Common questions about Lakeview Par 3
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lakeview Par 3 was designed by Duke Wagner.
Yes. Lakeview Par 3 is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lakeview Par 3 is 54.
Lakeview Par 3 plays 1,855 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lakeview Par 3 is 84.
Lakeview Par 3 is a 18-hole course.



