Great day at the Dino Park! Also called Nikkei Park…read more There is a little kid 2-5 year old playground and a 5+ year old set with taller slides. Swings for little ones and bigger kids in the back of the park, 4 total; 2 for toddlers and 2 for bigger kids. A cool sandpit that has dinosaur fossils to find. Clean park that is popular with many kids playing. There are several dinosaurs around the park to play with, my little one's favorite was the baby dinosaur hatching out of an egg.

I've been wanting to visit this park for a year or two with my little one, and we were finally able…read moreto get here this summer. It's a newer park, only opened in 2021. The history of the park is interesting. It was called Nikkei to honor the Japanese Americans from this areawho were interred in concentration camps, and their vital contribution to the community that turned on them. The word nikkei refers to members of the Japanese diaspora. The park has a dinosaur theme and is kind of unique amongst parks we've been to. There are several dinosaur sculptures placed throughout the park for kids (both big and small) to enjoy. There's of course plenty of playground equipment. But there's also a sand pit where kids can play and dig for "fossils". We did spend a chunk of time at the sand pit--it was a bigger attraction for my kiddo than I thought. There are toilets here, if I recall correctly, near the entrance to the park. Parking is limited--but it's a neighborhood park, so to be expected. The elementary school nearby allows parking during off-hours.

Amazing park that makes you feel so secluded and in the middle of nowhere. Towering trees crowd out…read morethe sun, so that only small golden rays can filter through and dapple the ground. Some parts of the trail cross streams. Birdsong fills air, and you can see occasional robins hopping on the trail, trying to find a snack. Tiny songbirds flit through the air. There are some inclines and slopes on some of the trails here, but nothing too bad. Take it in at your own pace. You can elect to just sit and soak in nature. Parking can be difficult to find at times, as this area is so popular due to its proximity to downtown, as well as being a beautiful experience! I highly recommend experiencing everything this park has to offer if you have the time.

I love coming to Forest Park when visiting Portland! There are many trails to choose from, it's…read morewell maintained, and there's a lot of signage, making it fairly easy to navigate around. I've come here a handful of times and have done some easy walks, as well as the more strenuous trek all the way up to Pittock Mansion. The observation deck is always a favorite stop too since it's such a pretty area. The whole park is very lush and seems to stay that way no matter the time of year. Not sure if all of the trails are dog friendly, but we have brought a dog on some and see lots of them throughout the park.

Nice little park. I haven't been on the trails or fished, we just came to enjoy the pond. This is a…read moregreat spot for young kids , with shallow swimming , picnic area , BBQs, and playgroud. My 12 year old was bored within an hour , much better suited for little ones. Parking is included with the clark county pass, which is $30/yr. Only downside is proximity to freeway , which takes away from the naturey vibe.

This is a fantastic outing for families. There are amazing trails and scenic views. I will…read moredefinitely visit again.

Beautiful park with majestic trees adorning the space. Many picnic tables and benches, plus no…read moreshortage of things to do for all. There's a merry-go-round, swings for various abilities (bucket seats for young kids, adaptive support, tandem, as well as the typical belt swings, a sliding hill covered in astroturf (bring your own cardboard), a fire truck (real Vancouver fire truck, downsized for kid play), and a community garden. The restrooms were both clean and stocked. Parking could be challenging at times, but on this beautiful summer midweek trip, there was plenty.

What a lovely, inclusive park and playground this is! It has a huge variety of play equipment that…read moreis accessible to everyone, even those with limited mobility. The merry-go-round was a hit with the 2-year old we took there. We will be back ASAP!

Great park,close to us.our niece loves coming here,especially activity day,great splash padread more

Basic nice community park off Main Street with water splash pad and some tree shades. Kids friendly…read moreplay ground.

What an amazing park! A gorgeous canopy of pine trees…read morecovers the majority of the park, including the two playgrounds (one for 2-5 year olds and another for bigger kids.) Picnic tables and benches all over, including many under a central, covered area. Charcoal grilling is permitted, and a safe disposal site for charcoal is available. Two different open grass areas exist, as do many trails. Restrooms were clean and fully stocked.

Wonderful park - especially for kids!…read more Still exploring this place, so will update review later. PNWer afraid of the sun? This is the place for you! Plenty of big tree canopy cover and deep dark shade. Medieval Europe themed kid's play structures! Thrilled that something from my childhood might be passed a little further on to other generations. Amazed that it wasn't nixed for some 'political' reason. The most crowded I've seen it was on a summer weekend with a couple of simultaneous children's birthday parties - and still didn't feel crowded! Have not seen homeless, stealth campers, bums, or junkies. Even when completely empty didn't feel creepy as others report - but then I'm creeped by creepers, not solitude. For further research: There's some type of fenced off private trailer living space inside the park, near the parking lot. Very odd. Park is apparently on what was known as the County Poor Farm. https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/clark-county-poor-farm Much more space and trails yet to explore.

Excellent large neighborhood park! Lots of wide open, grassy space to play games or lounge. Trees…read morefor shady areas. Two playground areas (one is in the far side through a tree-lined path). Some picnic tables and benches here and there. I also saw a hot coals disposal bin, but I didn't see any bbq grills, so I'm not sure if they have those or if you're allowed to bring your own grill. They have excellent, flat paved paths for walking that circle and cut-through the park, and also veer off to connect to the neighborhood for local access. There's a restroom facility as well, and plenty of parking!

Great local park with a new playground for kids and nice long walking path that is paved…read more Basketball hoops available but only to shoot. Basketball hoops are oddly placed and makes it unable to play a game. Beautiful tall and full trees. Lots of grass area for a picnic or to play a game, kick the ball or lay out with a book.

Super cute park with lots of space for barbecuing and other family activities. A variety of play…read morestructures for the little ones, and some cute walking trails. The only set back was the restrooms were a bit messy but it was Labor Day weekend so I'm sure that contributes to the mess. Over all would come back.

This place is quite large, 33-acres, yet not a well-known park because of their location. If you…read morelook at it on the map it's in the middle of a bustling area near the highway and the mall, but because of where the entrance is located, you wouldn't necessarily notice it on a daily basis. There is a large open, grassy area at the front so you could play some sports or games, or just lounge, read, and/or sunbathe. On the perimeter of the open grassy area are a some picnic tables (22 of them according to their website), and 3 grills. There is also a large, covered picnic shelter that you can reserve and a small playground (I think there are actually 2 playgrounds, one a bit smaller & tucked in the trees a bit, if I remember correctly). I spotted a public restroom facility near the picnic shelter as well, but didn't utilize them so I can't speak to their cleanliness or whether they were open or not. The open grass area is surrounded by a forested area of huge pine trees, creating a lovely, shady and cool oasis to wander through. There are a number of trails winding there way through the trees, the main ones being several feet wide, with many offshoot trails that are just about a foot wide. Most of the trails are dirt and/or wood chips, but were well maintained and clear when we were there. The trails were also mainly flat so fairly easy to navigate.

When we first discovered this park, our minds were BLOWN. This is the type of spot that makes an…read moreadult feel like a kid again - the best kind of imagination jump start! So many different things to do here, a great spot to spend the day! If there was a negative, it's truly just how busy it is, and you can't hardly fault anyone - it's such a cool spot! Just keep it in mind if you do go, and maybe consider less busy options if it's a peak park time.

We drove an hour to visit Hidden Creek West Park in Hillsboro, and it was absolutely worth the…read moretrip! This park is a total gem--thoughtfully designed, beautifully shaded, and perfect for families. There are plenty of swings and a great variety of play equipment to keep kids engaged for hours. One of the things I appreciated most was the visibility--there's seating thoughtfully placed all around the park, so no matter where your child is playing, you can easily keep an eye on them. There's even a grassy area under the trees where you can lay out a blanket and relax. Even on a hot day, the metal slides stayed cool thanks to the shade, which is a rare and welcome surprise! The kids there were all friendly, and the parents seemed attentive and involved, creating a really positive, safe vibe. My kids had a blast and would've stayed much longer if I hadn't forgotten snacks--lesson learned! We'll definitely be back, this time with a picnic and more time to explore.

Amazing newly renovated park. It's not right on the main road and you have to drive through a…read moresomewhat sketchy little street to get to this park, but once you get here your kids will love it! There is a giant mountain in the middle of the play area with a land bridge, a large cargo net and slide. There is a small sandpit with running water during the summer for your kids to plan. There are plenty of covered picnic benches. There's two large grass soccer fields and there is a running trail that goes all around. During the summer the parks department has plenty of activities here for kids including free food, music with musical instruments and art activities.

It's a nice park. Wish it had more trees for shade. The parking lot or street leading to park I…read morewould recommend some speed humps. My dog and I were almost hit as someone came racing down the street. I was halfway across walking area and had to run not to get hit. The parking lot is pretty good but again people driving fast around the not very big parking lot. Lots of dogs and people walking. Aside from the few things I enjoyed the walking and fresh air plus the view was great. B+