| Flowering trees line the
streets of this warm, welcoming city nestled at the confluence of
the Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers in Southwest Washington State.
Longview,
WA has
the distinction of being named "Tree City, USA." Our Parks and
Recreation department maintains over 16,000 trees of many
varieties. Incorporated in 1924, this lovely "planned city"
has strived to preserve it's historical past in the midst of modern
conveniences and is now designated a "Main Street" city.
Throughout out the year, Longview, WA offers
major city-wide events for family enjoyment. The Go-4th
celebration is one of the area's largest
4th of July events. The Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo held in
conjunction with the Cowlitz County Fair attracts the finest competition in the
country.
Residents of Longview, WA stay in shape by
exercising at the local YMCA or walking around Longview's beautiful
Lake Sacajawea.
Longview's Senior citizens are active, with
an energetic Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Senior
citizens can also relax at Longview's Senior Center. Monthly
activities include dancing, games, slide shows and various
outings.
Medical/health care facilities include St. John's Hospital and a Kaiser Permanente medical facility.
Local Lower Columbia
Community College is one of
the oldest two-year colleges in Washington. It offers classes
for senior citizens and is located very near the
The Columbia
Theater and the McClellan Arts Center
offer Longview a rich assortment of plays and
concerts. | 
