Really nice park i went for my brothers lacrosse tournament and they have some nice turf fieldsread more

Basically a large, turf soccer field, this park is easily spotted from the freeway…read more Hoards of soccer moms and dads, brothers and sisters gather on camping chairs to watch from the sidelines as their kids/siblings play the game. Other than the large field and parking on site, there wasn't much to be seen by way of play structures or activities to keep kids entertained. Trees provide climbing apparatuses and a place to play hide and seek just beyond the turf fields.

A gorgeous park that is spacious and relaxing. Plenty of parking, covered shelters, benches, and…read morepaved walkways. A perfect spot for special occasions and holidays. Reasonable prices to reserve shelters.

This is a wonderful place to walk. The trail is probably a mile long or so, lots of shade, so many…read moreswans, ducks, geese to look at or feed. A couple of covered party/gathering spaces. The parking lot was closed in September, as were the restrooms. But I'll definitely be back here. You can park along the road when you first run in. Great place to take dogs, and oddly there were quite a few people fishing here in the gross looking water.... Yes this used to be a nuclear plant so we jokingly call it the "nuclear park". Nuclear park probably equals nuclear fish, idk!

Lewis and Clark boasts one of the best, and most accessible swimming holes in the Portland metro…read morearea, particularly for those with little ones, or for people lacking in strong swimming skills. The current here is negligible, the water relatively shallow all-throughout, and there is plenty of sand and shade to go around. Plus, free parking (no day use fee), and it's literally right off the highway! The only downside to be aware of is that the railway bridge is heavily used: during our three hour visit, no less than four trains came barreling through, roaring and blowing their horns, which spooked our young son a little each time; he would cling to me until each passed which, due to their length, lasted several minutes. People sensitive to loud noises should take note and prepare accordingly.

One of my favorite parks, due to easy access to nature without a car. I can get there from the…read morecity in about 45 minutes via Trimet and be in wooded trails. The Sandy River area is beautiful.

We're here for a picnic, we're having independence day!…read more Parking is $3 for cars. Not enough space for parking, you just passed the spot, but you'd expect to get closer to the covered area, and you ended up parking way back from where you started. Picnic are, concrete and covered, with tables & benches & grilling area. Structure is adequate and protected from the weather. Nice view of the river, and there are boats! Restroom? Go back to the first building, where you could have parked. There are no toilet paper where the stall I picked. When I flushed the toilet, it went on forever! I have to hop to the next stall to find toilet paper. Luckily, I was the only one there! I'd give this one a one star! :(

Only $3 entry per car. 30-35 mins from the city. There's a good amount of parking but they fill up…read morefast. Open Volleyball and playground area but limited shaded spots! Get here early and Score a shady spot by a tree and enjoy lounging on the sandy beach or float in the river on a hot Sunday afternoon. Bring umbrellas, water, sunblock, Sanitizer, and trash bags.

Klineline has a lot going for it, beyond pure nostalgia: a vast, accessible pond that *very*…read moregradually increases in depth, which is great for the little ones; a splash pad (when it is operating); playground; plenty of picnic tables and green space, much of it shaded; fishing; restrooms (although not exactly the cleanest); bike trails, and more. There is a day-use parking fee of $3, which is very reasonable, and somehow there always seems to be enough of it to accommodate the crowds. In fact, its only real detractions are human-caused: litter and trash (frequently overflowing), mucky restrooms, and just the crowds themselves. Remove the people, and you have a perfect, five-star park! If you're lucky enough to visit on a day when the other people aren't acting like animals, you're in for a treat! Still, even when other humans conspire to ruin it, it's hard not to have a great time wading in the water here on an unbearably hot summer day. Our baby sons love it, and I am happy to be able to share this location with them, that I have similarly enjoyed for most of my life. It's one of the best family-friendly parks and ponds in the entire county (with Lewisville being one of its only true competitors).

Get the water park working for the kids that don't want to go in the lake. It really sucked when we…read morethought we were talking the grand babies to a water park. And a playground for bigger kids would be great not just for toddlers.

This was a fun excursion and was a part of the One Big Ticket for the Halloweentown festival I…read morepurchased. Those that paid this kind of admission hot to go on a boat across the Columbia to this island and walk on some of the designated paths to see Bigfoot. Lots of Halloween decor on the loop we went on, sculptures or maybe props to look like sculptures and a couple opportunities with Bigfoot. As part of the ride to this island we also ate some roasted marshmallows. I felt this was a highlight to the whole experience. As for the island itself it looks like a very chill place and even more so when it doesn't have a festival on it. Nice riverside beaches and places to have picnics. On another ride the person driving the vehicle said in the summer there are free boat rides to downtown St. Helens that go back and forth.

Camped here this weekend and had such a great time. We had a group campsite (#23) that faced the…read moreriver and front row to watching the annual Sand sculpting competition, which was a fun surprise to happen upon. You have to take a boat shuttle with your camp gear to get to the island, where you can load a cart pulled by an ATV that park staff will drive to your site. You can purchase firewood bundles that staff will also deliver directly to your site. Our site was more than ample space for a large 3 room tent, a 2-room tent, and two single tents, an ez-up, and about 15 chairs around the campfire plus the 2 site picnic tables. There was some sort of scavenger hunt going on and last year, I hear a bunch of people (or the staff?) dressed up as pirates - even had a "pirate" ship and walked around the island speaking Pirate jargon. Everything was very clean, especially for as many sites (at least 75, I believe) and people that were there. I was surprised to still see some empty campsites this late in summer, but apparently this is not yet a well-known little slice of Heaven on the Columbia. There is no running water on the island, so bring water with you or just hop back on the shuttle boat - it's just a couple minute ride over to the Marina and parking and short drive into St. Helens. The camp staff were all incredible - helpful, friendly, and all-around really good-natured people. It was quiet and peaceful, just the kind of place where you go to forget life for a while. There were no crazy loud parties, and I slept better here than I have for weeks at home. The dogs chased eachother up and down the beach, we found several agates on the other, less sandy side of the island. Theyveven have a disc golf course! There's something about camping that just feels serene. I enjoyed a kid-free weekend camping but I am so excited to bring my kids back here. 5/5 Stars. 2 thumbs up. We will be back. Thank you Sand Island and staff for an awesome weekend!

Really nice facility. Clean, lots of room for boat trailers, well maintained docks. Everything Met…read moreor exceeded expectations.

Easy launch site for kayaks as well as motor boats. This is a clean, well-tended park with…read morebeautiful views of the Columbia. There are plenty of trees to sling a hammock or just to chill in the shade. The western part of the park offers a smallish beach and shallow water for family picnics. There's a lot of parking--much of this park is dedicated to parking. There are life jackets available via the honor system to keep people safe. I truly appreciate that move. In truth, this may not be the best picnicking area with only five tables available, but if you don't mind spreading a blanket and enjoying a more intimate view of the beach and the river, this could work out well. There is a day use fee of $5 and you can pay at the entrance via a park employee or at one of the autopay stations. There are 10 gender neutral bathrooms and 6 lanes of boat ramps. If you are kayaking or canoeing, the shore is a bit rocky and the water is very dynamic. I had to paddle hard to clear the Island to get to the Washington side of Government Island. Be careful!

East Portland needs more of these green spaces! Thank you for providing a neat place for bikes and…read morepedestrians. Here is an overview of the track nestled next to the highway.

Can't wait to come back with the bikes. The only bad part is no parking, you have to bike/walk in.read more