Longview offers beautifully landscaped lakes and parks with jogging and bicycling paths, playgrounds and picnic areas. The Kelso-Longview Parks and Recreation Department maintains over 16,000 trees of many varieties. Longview's crown jewel is Lake Sacajawea , a one and one-half mile park in the heart of the city. The area is well known for its outstanding salmon and steelhead fishing. Numerous lakes and rivers provide excellent boating conditions for sail and power boats.
Nearby beaches lure both the beachcomber and recreation enthusiast.
The Cascade Mountains provide year-round sports enthusiasts with skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting. The Mint Valley Golf Course features an 18-hole course, pro shop and driving range. The Longview Country Club also offers a beautiful 18-hole golf course and other amenities for its members.