This is a nice little park right on the river. Great for kids. Flush toilet bathrooms there but…read morethey are locked during the winter months. Not tons of parking but I've never had a problem. Not much shade though so it can get hot there. Right in the center of town and easy to find. I like to sit out on the concrete landing at the river bank by the Hwy47 bridge and just contemplate life for a while. I stop at Vernonia a couple of times a year for a street photography afternoon and have been doing so for decades. Meth and those who use it is a serious problem around here so pay attention to your surroundings. I've only had one serious problem in all the time I've been coming to Vernonia but it went sideways in one big hurry. Situational awareness is always important and even more so in this burb.

The Wedding of Chris Grenier & Alice Ziegler. What a cool…read morepark in Vernonia Oregon. Right by the river. Plenty of parking. Kids playground set. Lot's of room to play. Sweeping views of Vernonia and the fields around the park. The Wedding was in The Scouts Lodge at the park. Built in 1928. Destroyed by the Flood of 1996. Friends of The Scout Cabin formed in 1997 to rebuild the cabin and construction was completed in the year 2000. The whole project came out really nice. Lots of updates and of course, it could use a few more. Just the same. The ceremony was held out back of the cabin in the Gazebo. The reception, inside the cabin. Good fun and comfort were had by all. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. G.

It was wonderful!! I'd never been to any nude resort before, I came for Sportfest and it exceeded…read moremy already sky-high expectations. The PNW environment is beautiful and restorative, and the resort has multiple hiking trails that let you see the entire mountain (though fair warning that many are rigorous hikes and occasionally not conducive to doing them naked. Bring water and bug spray!) The actual resort area is incredible, with a pool, spa, sauna, and clubhouse full of board games, billiards, darts, and other amenities, all open 24/7. There's so much to do, and the community is friendly and full of people of all ages. I won several medals at SportFest and am absolutely going back next year! My one advice is to bring your own food and aloe vera, those were the two facets of my trip I wished I'd been a little more prepared. While it lives up to the name "resort," it is also very much a campsite and it will feel like you are either camping or RVing during your time there. But that's no reason not to visit, it's a wonderful experience and I'll absolutely be coming back!

We are on a summer nudist resort trip. Our first nudist stop in Oregon was Mountaindale Sun Resort…read more(MSR) outside of Portland. This small resort is located in the mountains. They warn everyone that there is a pretty steep 12 degree grade/incline on the entry road so anyone pulling an RV use caution. But once up there, the setting is gorgeously wooded & rustic. It's very tranquil...it feels like a retreat! The resort doesn't have hotels/rooms/cabins (called "bunkies" in the NW) for rent. They recently did get an RV they rent out and may get more options in the future. There are several areas to tent (no elec or water) and plentiful RV spots. We were lucky that we were friends with a member and were invited to stay at her place. It felt like we were sleeping in a tree house the way it was nestled into the mountain. The resort has a clean large pool, an indoor hot tub, sauna, sports court, rec hall, and a gaming room with ping pong and billiards pool tables. People were reading and relaxing in the outside common areas, scattered between the shaded tree-lined perimeter and the colorful gardens. Bathrooms and shower areas were large & clean. There was a laundry area but we didn't notice a common kitchen area for guest use like the other resorts we've been to so far. They did have a few snacks & ice cream for sale, as well as a little "merch" area. The crown jewel of this resort is their trails! They have many volunteers who maintain them. They are very proud of them...as they should be. The entire resort is run via a co-op of volunteers, and most work gets done by the members. The "host" (front desk guy) was very helpful. We arrived the day of their annual board meeting so we felt lucky to meet so many of the "movers & shakers" there - especially a few of the board members! The day included a small local band & a BBQ dinner. The newly renovated rec hall made for a great place for the dinner & social area. We made new friends who invited us for drinks & dessert (and fabulous conversation) that night. It was a great day. MSR is trying to amp up their marketing & activities to boost interest and memberships. A newer event, Sports Fest, had concluded a couple weeks before we arrived & was a huge success. It offered something for everyone - from pickleball clinics & tourneys to a fun poker run through the woods. Bummed we missed it but it'll be an annual event. Check it out if you're on this side of the country next July! They used to have a Trail Run challenge up the mountain side & are discussing bringing it back. A few other things to know: *It's clothing optional except in the pool & hot tub. Most everyone was nude while we were there. *There is a strict no photo policy (stickers are provided/required over your phone cameras). We did get permission from leadership to take these photos and help spread the word about this beautiful resort. *Rates are affordable. *No cell phone service there but WiFi worked well. The resort's motto is "Just Wear A Smile". This & other cute signs were posted to help encourage nudity. It is a good deal colder, especially in the evenings, than FL where we are from so of course there's a bit more leeway (and necessity) regarding clothes. We loved the vibe & the people at MSR & will definitely be back!

We LOVE the family room! I was extremely skeptical at first, thinking it was going to be really…read moredirty and that our house would for sure have sickness after, but it was actually very nice and seemed fairly well kept clean and tidy. My son love the little playgrounds, giant building blocks and the tiny town. My partner and I sometimes feel like we have more fun than he does. Pricing is awesome! Staff working is always kind. 10/10 recommend! We've been a handful of times now and will continue to go during the cold season!

This place is an awesome kids play area! I so wish it was closer to me, but it was worth the drive!…read moreEverything is padded from the floors to the bars! They have a sitting area outside the play area for parents to wait and do work or eat or what ever. Bouncy houses and slides and 'wipe out' style activities They have options for little littles to older kids! I'd say enough to keep anyone 1-12 entertained! And for $7 it was a nice time to spent with the kids and get their energy out. It also smelled really clean!

Nice park, huge dog park. Great playground for kids. There's 2 playgrounds, one large & one small…read more The creek runs right by here, it's beautiful. Baseball field, water fountains & grassy areas to play are all here!

This is a lovely park, always clean. I love the dog park overlooking the play area so that the…read morewhole family can enjoy.

I love the open field and the benches and the dedication to the veterans. However, the playground…read moreis made of metal, which is extremely hot to touch. But, they have a great fitness/calisthenics park and a river to wade and open athletic fields

This summer, we took a road trip from Seattle to Oregon. On the way back, we needed a place that…read morewe could make a quick pit stop and have lunch. We wanted somewhere to walk the dog, eat lunch, use the restrooms, and stretch our legs. There weren't a whole lot of options, but using Google Maps in the car, I was able to find Clatskanie City Park, which is also marked as Copes Park. This wasn't far off route 30, so it was a quick detour for us. You park along the road, and it was easy to find a spot right next to the park. While this park isn't enormous, there was nice green space with picnic tables, and we set up a spot to eat. There is a path and open area, for walking or playing. There is also a small playground. There are also portapotties to use. The park seems well maintained, and a nice place to enjoy.

We stumbled on this place while looking for a camping spot for a few days. We got here on a Tuesday…read moreand left on a Thursday in June. The campsite was very quiet and not overly populated. The sites are well kept and clean. It's big enough that you can get in a good walk around or pedal around on your bikes. The surrounding area is not bike friendly though. Pretty much no bike lanes and it's a bit busy on the streets. You can't really hear it from the campground though, except for on the north side. It looks like the kind of place that gets incredibly busy on weekends. There's a large sports field, three playgrounds for kids, horseshoe, etc. I don't think this would be the best campground on a weekend or if it just gets busy in general. Most of the spots are not well covered from your neighbors. Where we stayed, of someone had camped in the spot next to us, we would have been right on top of each other's space. But, if you come on a less busy day, it's great. Also, it's close enough to civilization that you will still have internet and cell service if you need it.

I haven't been, yet, but I hear they offer lots of good things for seniors. I called them: They…read moreare typically open M - F, 8a - 2p, but not on Juneteenth.

It's never open! It used to have a lot of activities and be open in the evenings. It's like…read morewe have no senior center at all. You'd think with all of 100's of apartments being built in SH there might be some tax money available fot the center.

I am going to rate Vernonia a 4/5 star…read more Reason being is it is a course that is amazing to take someone who is just learning the game. You will not be pushed to go faster. You can play at your own pace and you can bring dogs onto the course! It is way out in the wood but it is also like having your own private golf course. Prices are fair and the staff is always willing to work with you! Take a trip on the wild side where score is not kept but rather how many balls you lost!

This is a great golf course to practice and work on your game. The people are super friendly, all…read morethe golfers are great It is in a rural area that is a beautiful setting and a very peaceful and relaxing place without the usual competitive atmosphere. The owner and employees cannot be beat for their friendliness. Take a drive and try it.