What’s to Love: Beaverton City Park is located right next to the city library. We first visited on a very hot day when my son was around 3 years old. As you can see in the first video clip below, he was pretty spooked-out by the vertical row of spraying jets, so he just hung out on the fringes. I literally had to pick him up and run with him through the spray. This is your basic fountain with nothing too fancy, but it certainly can cool you off on a hot day. Plus, it’s a good fountain for all ages.
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What’s to Love: Cedar Hills Park is a quaint little park right off the very busy “Cedar Hills Boulevard” close to Beaverton. While the actual playground equipment is somewhat sparse, the park does have a few nice features that make it worth a visit.
What’s to Love: Tualatin Hills Nature Park (THNP) can seem like Nike’s trail running course – it’s literally in the company’s backyard. I’m usually a bit leery of a “Nature Park” in the middle of a giant suburb. However, our visit to Tualatin Hills Nature Park was perfect! The weather was fantastic, the trails were immaculate, the biking was fun and just right for a 4 year old without training wheels, and the picnic area was relaxing and quiet. I invite your comments on this wonderful park. Read more…NOTE: Just visited again on March 5 – hadn’t been there for a couple of years, and it’s still awesome!
What’s to Love: Waluga park (east off Quarry Rd.) has a quaint little playground designed specifically for kids 6 and younger. The playground has a structure for older kids, and one for younger toddlers. We just sort of stumbled onto this property by accident, and it’s worth a stop if you’re in the area. There is plenty of shade, a drinking fountain with really good water, a covered picnic area, and a paved biking path. Because it’s tucked into a wooded neighborhood, this park feels like it’s out in the country.
What’s to Love: My son and I stumbled upon this little gem while touring (outer) SW parks and playgrounds. We were headed to see “Springbrook Park,” but ended up pulling into Uplands Elementary School. We were pleasantly surprised by the awesome playground structures (see pictures). Lucky for us, there were two trailheads at opposite ends of the playground that led directly into Springbrook Park.
What’s to Love: As parents, how many times have you gone out to dinner with friends and had an opportunity to converse freely without being interrupted by “Hey mom?” Perhaps, the kids all decide to have a “meltdown” at the same time while trying to wait patiently for the food to arrive. Maybe, you’ve completely given up on the possibility of ever going out to dinner. Our “going out” for dinner or lunch has been strictly confined to New Seasons’ sitting area. I think we’re in the same boat with a lot of you – my friendly and devoted readers. If any of this applies to your family, don’t worry, there is another option for dining that will make the whole family happy. Read on about “Me Too!,” – a family-friendly restaurant that will surely give relief to many, if not all, of your anxieties concerning dining out with your kids.
What’s to Love: The Stoneworks Climbing Gym in Beaverton, Oregon offers plenty of great climbing, and I will discuss this further. However, what makes this a quality business isn’t just the climbing – it’s the staff. My 5 year old son was treated with respect and kindness, just like all the other folks that were climbing that night. Matt Spohn, the gym manager and son of the owner, takes the family business seriously. It’s obvious that his first priority is customer service, which translates into a pleasant environment. I’m sure your kids will enjoy climbing here as well.
