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Portland, ORPortland, OR OUTDOORS
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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Sellwood Community CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 1436 SE Spokane Street, Portland, OR Sellwood Community Center features a basketball bourt, gymnasium, a party room, and a park with picnic tables and a playground. |
Riverfront ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 200 Water Street NE, Salem, OR Riverfront Park's 23 acres are located in downtown Salem along the Willamette River. Features include an amphitheater, play equipment, a covered pavillion, large grassy areas, the Riverfront Ca...
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Portland Classical Chinese GardenParent rating: ![]() Location: NW 3rd & Everett, Portland, OR Portland Classical Chinese Garden, also knows as the Lan Su Chinese Garden features 40,000 square feet of gardens, including Lake Zither, which is about 8,000 square feet. The garden's t...
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Oaks ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR Oaks Park has been in operation for over 100 years, making it one of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in the US. The park features carnival style rides, roller coaster... |
Cooper Mountain Nature ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 18892 SW Kemmer Road, Beaverton, OR This park's more than 230 acres includes 3.5 miles of gravel trails that allow visitors to meander through forest, prairie, and woodland habitats. |
Alpenrose DairyParent rating: ![]() Location: 6149 SW Shattuck Road, Portland, OR Alpenrose is much more than just a dairy. It's a family fun center where kids can play baseball, hunt for Easter eggs (in season), and participate in any number of sports and learning activitie...
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Wooden Shoe Tulip FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 33814 S Meridian Road, Woodburn, OR Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is best known for its annual Tulip Festival. |
Clackamette ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 1955 Clackamette Drive, Oregon City, OR Clackamette Park offers RV camping on the shores of the Willamette and features shelters, nature paths, a boat ramp, and a skate park. Campsites are first come, first served. |
Waterfront ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Naito Parkway, Southwest Clay to Northwest Glisan, Portland, OR Waterfront Park, which lies along the west bank of the Willamette River, is the pulse of the city - and ideal for strolling and biking. The greenspace that stretches from Riverplace Hote...
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International Rose Test GardenParent rating: ![]() Location: 400 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR Learn about the origins of Portland's reputation as the City of Roses by viewing more than 7,000 plants of more than 500 varieties. The International Rose Test Garden also features a f... |
Hoyt ArboretumParent rating: ![]() Location: 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR Hoyt Arboretum is a 187-acre living museum of trees and plants from all over the world. Summer Nature Camps at Hoyt offer kids an opportunity to disappear into the woods and wet... |
McMenamins Kennedy SchoolParent rating: ![]() Location: 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR The Kennedy School - originally built as an elementary school in 1915 - was converted into a hotel that features a restaurant, several bars, a movie theater, and an outdoor salt water "soaking"...
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LL Stub Stewart State ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: OR-47 and Hoffman Road, Buxton, OR Stub Stewart State Park features 15 miles of hiking trails and is available for camping or day use. |
George Rogers ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 611 S State Street, Lake Oswego, OR George Rogers Park features two baseball/softball fields, a soccer field, access to the Willamette River, a memorial garden area, restrooms, playground, two outdoor tennis courts, picnic shelte...
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