Comments on: Commonwealth Lake Park http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commonwealth-lake-park Parents' resource for family adventure in Portland, Oregon Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:48:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: schrecv http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park/comment-page-1#comment-236 schrecv Tue, 26 May 2009 21:55:05 +0000 http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/pdx-urban/parks-playgrounds-pools/commonwealth-lake-park/538/18/05/2008/#comment-236 Noted! :) <br /><br />Vince Schreck, Ed.D.<br />Instructional Designer, Portland State University<br />Editor: Portland Family Adventures<br /><a href="http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com" target="_blank">www.pdxfamilyadventures.com</a> Noted! :)

Vince Schreck, Ed.D.
Instructional Designer, Portland State University
Editor: Portland Family Adventures
http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com

]]> By: Paul http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park/comment-page-1#comment-235 Paul Tue, 26 May 2009 21:17:27 +0000 http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/pdx-urban/parks-playgrounds-pools/commonwealth-lake-park/538/18/05/2008/#comment-235 The park is fairly clean and Im not trying to be critical, the Park and Recreation Dep pick up all the trash that is lying around and clean and empty trash receptacles. There were a few Ice cream and Candy covers floating around in the lake. What I strenuously object to is the feeding of wild life. I have been associated with some beautiful parks & lakes back on the east coast that were unusable because of waterfowl population, county laws & rules posted all over restricting feeding (as there are in Commonweath lake), but it did no good. The public will do what it wants until it destroys something of great value. It needs I am sorry to say law enforcement to be present ....Paul The park is fairly clean and Im not trying to be critical, the Park and Recreation Dep pick up all the trash that is lying around and clean and empty trash receptacles. There were a few Ice cream and Candy covers floating around in the lake. What I strenuously object to is the feeding of wild life. I have been associated with some beautiful parks & lakes back on the east coast that were unusable because of waterfowl population, county laws & rules posted all over restricting feeding (as there are in Commonweath lake), but it did no good. The public will do what it wants until it destroys something of great value. It needs I am sorry to say law enforcement to be present ….Paul

]]> By: schrecv http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park/comment-page-1#comment-234 schrecv Tue, 26 May 2009 20:04:06 +0000 http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/pdx-urban/parks-playgrounds-pools/commonwealth-lake-park/538/18/05/2008/#comment-234 I agree that the park used to be immaculate. I'm somewhat shocked to hear anything to the contrary; however, I have seen people feeding animals at this park. This is a neighborhood park, so people usually do a good job of keeping it clean. <br /><br />Hope things turn around at Commonwealth. It's a cool little park, and a great place for first-time anglers.<br /><br />Vince Schreck, Ed.D.<br />Instructional Designer, Portland State University<br />Editor: Portland Family Adventures<br /><a href="http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com" target="_blank">www.pdxfamilyadventures.com</a> I agree that the park used to be immaculate. I'm somewhat shocked to hear anything to the contrary; however, I have seen people feeding animals at this park. This is a neighborhood park, so people usually do a good job of keeping it clean.

Hope things turn around at Commonwealth. It's a cool little park, and a great place for first-time anglers.

Vince Schreck, Ed.D.
Instructional Designer, Portland State University
Editor: Portland Family Adventures
http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com

]]> By: Paul http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park/comment-page-1#comment-233 Paul Tue, 26 May 2009 19:56:33 +0000 http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/pdx-urban/parks-playgrounds-pools/commonwealth-lake-park/538/18/05/2008/#comment-233 The Park used to be immaculate, not anymore, I was there this am and noticed a woman dumping I guess patties of oatmeal or bread along the banks. The wildlife didnt even want anything to do with it. She was confronted by a couple of fisherman and was told that the signs stated no feeding the wildlife, she ranted and raved that someone had to feed them and that shes been doing it for years. the place is full of a goose and duck droppings. Not a good Eco balance when they let the public pollute the water system like that ....... Paul The Park used to be immaculate, not anymore, I was there this am and noticed a woman dumping I guess patties of oatmeal or bread along the banks. The wildlife didnt even want anything to do with it. She was confronted by a couple of fisherman and was told that the signs stated no feeding the wildlife, she ranted and raved that someone had to feed them and that shes been doing it for years. the place is full of a goose and duck droppings. Not a good Eco balance when they let the public pollute the water system like that ……. Paul

]]> By: admin http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park/comment-page-1#comment-155 admin Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:48:30 +0000 http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/pdx-urban/parks-playgrounds-pools/commonwealth-lake-park/538/18/05/2008/#comment-155 Georgia Fly Fishing Guide, Thanks for your detailed comments! I enjoyed reading about your days hanging out at Commonwealth Lake. Georgia Fly Fishing Guide,

Thanks for your detailed comments! I enjoyed reading about your days hanging out at Commonwealth Lake.

]]> By: Georgia Fly Fishing Guide http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park/comment-page-1#comment-154 Georgia Fly Fishing Guide Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:45:04 +0000 http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/pdx-urban/parks-playgrounds-pools/commonwealth-lake-park/538/18/05/2008/#comment-154 I have spent countless days at Commonwealth while I was in Grad School. I miss it so much. I used to drive there almost every weekend from Gilbert because it was a nice little tranquil place to set up angling, read a book, have a picnic, or just throw around the frisbee. I remember back in May '98 when they had that rally because of the whole debacle of feeding the ducks: How they were "destroying" the park because people would throw the food in the lake rather than on the shore. I couldn't believe that they were all gung-ho about not only having workers police people who bring in a loaf of bread, but locals who policed this as well. Needless to say, there's a reason why the park is immaculate: People actually care about keeping that prestine. When I go to my 10-year reunion next year, I'm definitely making it a point to spend a day there and see if they made any changes: Primarily with the lure of fishing. I have spent countless days at Commonwealth while I was in Grad School. I miss it so much. I used to drive there almost every weekend from Gilbert because it was a nice little tranquil place to set up angling, read a book, have a picnic, or just throw around the frisbee. I remember back in May ‘98 when they had that rally because of the whole debacle of feeding the ducks: How they were “destroying” the park because people would throw the food in the lake rather than on the shore. I couldn’t believe that they were all gung-ho about not only having workers police people who bring in a loaf of bread, but locals who policed this as well. Needless to say, there’s a reason why the park is immaculate: People actually care about keeping that prestine. When I go to my 10-year reunion next year, I’m definitely making it a point to spend a day there and see if they made any changes: Primarily with the lure of fishing.

]]> By: admin http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park/comment-page-1#comment-57 admin Thu, 29 May 2008 18:16:08 +0000 http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/pdx-urban/parks-playgrounds-pools/commonwealth-lake-park/538/18/05/2008/#comment-57 Melissah, Yes...two active boys can do a lot at Commonwealth Lake Park. Because of the fishing, it's appropriate for a wide range of ages. Older kids might fish while younger kids ride bikes or scooters around the lake. Melissah,

Yes…two active boys can do a lot at Commonwealth Lake Park. Because of the fishing, it’s appropriate for a wide range of ages. Older kids might fish while younger kids ride bikes or scooters around the lake.

]]> By: Melissah http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park/comment-page-1#comment-56 Melissah Thu, 29 May 2008 18:02:55 +0000 http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/pdx-urban/parks-playgrounds-pools/commonwealth-lake-park/538/18/05/2008/#comment-56 I have been there and it is a great space. There is lot's to do and with 2 active boys it is always cool to visit new places for them to explore. I have been there and it is a great space. There is lot’s to do and with 2 active boys it is always cool to visit new places for them to explore.

]]> By: Melissah http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park/comment-page-1#comment-55 Melissah Thu, 29 May 2008 17:53:51 +0000 http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/pdx-urban/parks-playgrounds-pools/commonwealth-lake-park/538/18/05/2008/#comment-55 I have been there it's really pretty and there is lots to do. It's always good to visit a new park and with 2 active boys the open space is great and there was alot to explore. I have been there it’s really pretty and there is lots to do. It’s always good to visit a new park and with 2 active boys the open space is great and there was alot to explore.

]]> By: admin http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park/comment-page-1#comment-46 admin Tue, 20 May 2008 14:00:48 +0000 http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/pdx-urban/parks-playgrounds-pools/commonwealth-lake-park/538/18/05/2008/#comment-46 Thanks for the comment Josh. Yes...I know your little guy would enjoy this park. Perhaps, we'll see you soon, and we can all take a stroll around the lake. Thanks for the comment Josh. Yes…I know your little guy would enjoy this park. Perhaps, we’ll see you soon, and we can all take a stroll around the lake.

]]> By: Josh http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/2008/05/18/commonwealth-lake-park/comment-page-1#comment-45 Josh Tue, 20 May 2008 13:48:26 +0000 http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com/pdx-urban/parks-playgrounds-pools/commonwealth-lake-park/538/18/05/2008/#comment-45 Cool park! I've never heard of it, but it definitely looks like it's worth a visit. Thanks for the tip :) Cool park! I’ve never heard of it, but it definitely looks like it’s worth a visit. Thanks for the tip :)

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