Comments on: Portland’s Best Parks

By: schrecv

schrecv — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:43:50 +0000

On a hot day like today, especially if you're interested in getting in the water, you might want to try Dabney State Park, which is right near Troutdale. I haven't done an article about it, but it's right on the Sandy River and has a bunch of grills as well. You might want to check it out. It will be INCREDIBLY crowded, but if you go early, you might have some peace for a little bit.

Hopefully, you'll report back on George Rogers' if you go.

By: Nancy's Family

Nancy's Family — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:44:26 +0000

Hi , thanks bunch for the article! We have been wanting to go with the WHOLE family (all 9 of us!) to a nice park where we can cook up some hot dogs and have a nice day with the kids of all ages. I hope that George Rogers Park is all your article says it is!! Kids are all getting their stuff ready for a long picnic tomorrow and they are really looking forward to getting in the water since it's going to be so scorching hot tomorrow. Hope we can find some free grills….wish us luck, can't wait!
Thanks…Talavera Family

By: schrecv

schrecv — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:38:39 +0000

George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego has them.

By: vicky

vicky — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:25:24 +0000

what i would like is to find a park that still has free outdoor bbq grills. anyone know?

By: manny

manny — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:36:50 +0000

although i never heard of some of these parks, i think its a great idea. Now, next time i decide to go, i can just look up which ones are the most popular.

By: schrecv

schrecv — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:45:29 +0000

Thanks for the comment Manny! These are some of the best, but some of the best are not necessarily the most popular. You may want to check-out Johnson Creek Park, if your kids are interested in playing in a stream bed.

By: Portland Family Adventures - Interview | On Portland

Portland Family Adventures - Interview | On Portland — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:03:52 +0000

[...] in the weather, my site gets more active around hikes, parks and playgrounds. I did a piece on “Portland’s Best Parks,” and to the shock of many, a park in Wilsonville got the nod as “best overall.” Memorial [...]

By: admin

admin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:05:49 +0000

Thanks for the comment about Woodstock Park. I haven’t been up that way in quite some time. I’ll have to come and check it out soon.

By: djkenny

djkenny — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:51:57 +0000

Thanks for the parks recommended. I always find it strange how Woodstock get’s left off the map so often…but we really love our nice green park with new swings, lots of cool stuff like merry go round, teeter totters, etc…

By: admin

admin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:57:22 +0000

Thanks for the note Angie. Portland has so many great parks – it’s so easy to keep going to the same nearby parks. Like I said, I was rather shocked by how nice the parks are in the surrounding suburbs.

After you check them out, please send me your comments. I’d like to hear what you think of them after you visit.

By: Angie

Angie — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:47:52 +0000

This is a great list. I moved to Portland nearly two years ago and have only visited half of these sites. I was running out of ideas, but this article really helps. We visit Jamison about once a week but it does get fairly crowded at times. Looking forward to trying Memorial Park and grilling in Lake Oswego! Thanks!

By: admin

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:55:27 +0000

Thanks for the comment Liesl. Jamison Park can be such a scene sometimes. I think you’ll find Memorial Park a bit more relaxed. It’s a bit harder to find shade, since the trees they’ve planted there have yet to grow that big. Please let me know what you think after your visit. Vince

By: Liesl Jeck

Liesl Jeck — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:42:05 +0000

Thank you for the great article on the parks. I am always looking for new parks for my two boys to play at. We are going to have to check out memorial park in Wilsonville since there is such a variety of activities. The water will be especially great and more convinient since we always have a hard time finding parking at Jamieson Park.

By: Brenna

Brenna — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:00:25 +0000

Thanks for such a great list! There were several parks on there that I was not aware of that we’ll have to check out now!

By: admin

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:32:46 +0000

Thanks Melissa! Yes, the heat is on! Look for some shady spots at Memorial Park to the east of the “Volcano” playstructures. Also, there is a covered picnic area by the skate park.

If it’s just too hot, you can always head over to Bullwinkle’s Family Fun Center, or go bowling at Wilsonville Lanes, which are both within a mile of Memorial Park. Have fun!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:58:34 +0000

Given that it is going to be a scourching hot weekend, I’m finding this post quite timely…. I had not heard of Memorial Park, but we will be hitting that one for sure. Great article.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:54:16 +0000

Hi Tonya,

Welcome to Portland! I’m sure you’re having a great time exploring all the wonderful resources available to Portland parents.

RE: Tryon Creek – yep, it’s definitely one of our favorite hiking spots, and it would have been in the mix; however, it’s technically a State Park, and I purposefully left those out for now.

I agree that the trails there can be a bit hilly (e.g., Red Fox Hills), but there are a few options that are not as physically challenging (e.g., Old Main Trail).

Thanks for the comments! Also, I want to make sure you noticed that I’m giving away 10 free passes to Pump-it-Up or Pump-it-Up Junior. If you’re interested, please use the “Contact Us” link, and let me know you want a pass, and where I should mail it. Thanks!

By: Tonya

Tonya — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:16:07 +0000

Thanks for the great info! We just moved here last fall and I’m learning a lot about the area thanks to the many “mommy-bloggers” that abound. I definitely have more to explore thanks to your recommendations. Tryon Creek State Park is another place to hike with kids (honorable mention?) – though some of the hills can be pretty steep for the littlest ones – so I can see why it may not make the list.