Wine and Seafood Festival was awesome! So many wonderful vendors. Not a lot of seafood vendors, to…read moreour disappointment. The food options were very good, but limited. We had to purchase admission tickets, plus a $15 parking fee...not happy about that. Overall it was a fun event.

went on Saturday 03/27/26 to the thriftapalooza event here - vendors were literally shoved into D…read morehall - so ridiculously!! I guarentwe that vendors lost money bc the expo center was too greedy to open the hall next door so ppl could actually see what vendors had to sell ! clearly the other hall was not in use but expo showed their greed with this event !! wasted money time and parking not being able to enjoy this event

I love attending events here, partly because I appreciate purple but mostly because:…read more --the Pilots rock soccer --ample space to move, sit, stand --great lighting for evening games --stellar grass field, lovingly tended --good viewing from most angles -- seating with back support for a slightly higher ticket price --clean, clean, clean ---beautiful surroundings --easy parking, easy exit -- good security measures at entrance and in the stadium --a spirited student section --friendly staff --the Oregon sky, interesting at any time of the year I appreciate that all this excitement is within 15 minutes of my house. Go, Pilots!

I admit I'm not an expert at venues for sporting events. I…read moreattended an exhibition game of the Timbers vs Manchester City tonight at Merlo Field. I am told that Champion's League teams will only play on grass fields and thus the Timbers were unable to host at the usual PGE park. Merlo Field is a smaller field. The seats didn't seem ideal for watching soccer (or football as the rest of the world calls it). All the seats were really low and it was difficult to see over people. The killer for me was that the vendors don't take credit cards (ok, I didn't go to every single vendor asking). I didn't really realize I would be at U of P tonight, but I would like to think that at a major sporting event I would be able to enjoy snacks without having to make a trip to the ATM. Snacks are the most vital part of the game!

Hey Chile's center what a great idea to put every high school band that plays for their graduation…read moreceremony behind a bunch of pipe and drape, far off in the corner of your auditorium. Because it's not at all about student participation and the kids who are coming up from behind! Also making the schools pay 15k for a half day rental of your space?!? NICE!!! Wow you guys doing such a stellar job!!! Keep up the great of work!!!

Last night was my first time at the Chiles Center - I went with a group of friends for the Neil…read moreYoung concert. Prior to entering the venue, bags were checked. No problem. What was a problem is when I was told that I could not bring my cigarettes into the venue. I said I wouldn't be smoking them in the venue and I was told it did not matter, they do not allow cigarettes in the venue. Really? Then I was told I couldn't bring my water bottle into the venue. I said it was empty and shook it to prove as such. Didn't matter. No water bottles can be brought into the venue. That's bullshit. I've been to hundreds of shows and music festivals. One can always bring in an empty water bottle. I was not informed on how to get my water bottle back, so it is now lost forever :( When we entered we had a hard time trying to locate our "seats". There are no seats. Only bench seating. We tried asking a few people working the event staff, but no one was really helpful. Eventually we located the general region where we were supposed to sit, but any "seat" we purchased was already taken. Additionally, is was stiflingly hot inside. There were no fans, a/c, swamp coolers - nothing. The front doors were propped open, but that didn't really help inside the concert areas where the smell of sweat, body odor, and patchouli were rampant. Further, I am in a walking boot due to an ankle break a few weeks ago (which occurred way after I purchased my tickets to this event). I can walk, but use a cane, and I am slow. Our seats were in the upper level. Going up the stairs was a pain, going back downstairs to go to the bathroom was a pain, then going back upstairs again was an even bigger pain. Only at the end of the night, did a lovely woman, who didn't even work there, inform me there was an elevator. By that time the show was almost over and I didn't have the energy to look to see if she was correct. However, if there had been an elevator, it would have been nice if the event staff had pointed it out. It is pretty obvious that I am disabled at the moment. But, I can neither confirm nor deny if the elevator exists. Lastly, the sound was decent, but not great. I've heard a lot better and heard worse. I could see how this could be a good venue to see live music, but I think I will pass on any concerts here in the future. The Chiles Center also doesn't serve alcohol. I guess it makes sense when you consider that U of P is a private Christian college, but it's nice to have a beer when at a concert. There are better venues around town - better seating, better standing, better bathrooms, better sound, better airflow, and serve alcohol.

The moda has always been a great place for so many events, my favorite being Blazer games. I've…read moreexperienced many concerts and games under this roof. The moda is well kept, clean and accommodating. They offer many fun activities for the kids and offer family specials in sundays for blazer games. We enjoyed Portland vs OKC tonight and had a wonderful time. As far as parking, it can be a mess to navigate, especially when leaving an event. I recommend arriving early or paying for parking ahead of time when going to events. The only other downfall is the seats are narrow, uncomfortable and you feel like a sardine. Overall the Moda is a nice venue and offers many great events.

About three years ago, I had my first time visiting the Moda Center. We went to a Golden State…read moreWarriors vs. Trail Blazers game. It was a short visit, so I didn't get to fully experience the game day atmosphere, the concessions, or the general operations of the arena. I did get to watch my Arkansas team play in March Madness and a few other games. I sat in the nosebleed section, which was a bit challenging to see the opponents, but the games were still amazing. I attended all four games I could, so I don't have any complaints about that. The atmosphere was incredible. Although the stadium wasn't packed, the passionate fans made it feel like a packed house throughout the entire game. The game day experience was truly exceptional. The seating arrangement was a bit uncomfortable. The 300 seating sections felt like a 30-degree angle, with the seats positioned just a tad too close together, making them feel unsafe. It's as if you can almost feel yourself falling if you The lines for concessions and restrooms were not too long, which was a pleasant surprise. Getting into the arena was also quick. The arena itself appears modern and well-maintained, with no visible signs of wear and tear. Overall, I'm looking forward to visiting the Moda Center again in the future to see NCAA basketball games, professional-level games, or even concerts when I'm in Portland. I'm definitely a fan of this facility.

My sister and niece invited my Wife and I to Sonic Drive In, a baseball game and 4th of July…read morefireworks afterwards. Who would say no to any of that? Not us! First. Anytime with my sister and niece Samantha is a good time. The only bad part is that my sister makes good money and pays for a lot of things Second. Sonic is bomb. I rarely eat there because of location but dang if it ain't good. Like slap your homie good. Third. I love baseball. No matter how late the game goes. Well, I may bow out at inning 24. I've heard of games going longer. This was a great game full of action from both teams. It went past 10:30. Our seats were awesome. Just a few rows back from home plate. Gotta keep an eye out for foul ball going over the net. Fourth. It was the 4th of July. Seriously. A baseball game then fireworks. They lit off near 11:00 pm. but it was well worth the wait. We had a glimpse of the new stadium being built. It looks amazing so far. I can't wait to see a baseball game there. I wonder what they'll do with the soon to be "old stadium?" It's still in great shape. Not for me to decide.

This is a GREAT light display!! and it is free!!! We pulled right up and in we went. It has…read moregrown over the last few years and has more displays and 2 tunnels. The big tree is a highlight! don't miss this during December it is easy to get to and you can eat at many restaurants near it.

It had been a long time, and after a lot of work, I was finally able to bring my son for a hockey…read moregame. It was a Sunday afternoon game after Christmas. The Trailblazers were playing Boston (and actually won) just before the puck drop, so the Max was pretty packed. Still better than driving by a long shot. The game was really fun...the first period had two fights...no I am serious, the refs actually let them fight. Usually they come in and break the kids up, but they let them fight. This made my son really happy...he was hoping for this. I gotta admit I was psyked too. I was yelling along with him. The game was really fun. Sadly, the Tri-Cities team tied the game 4-4 with 2.1 seconds left in the 3rd period. Then they pretended like they were playing soccer and rocked the 'Hawks to sleep before blowing by them and scoring the winning goal in Overtime. Oh well. Still super fun and worth the time with my son. #GoHawks

It's an old coliseum (to me it's just an "arena"), but a landmark for Portland. Prior to watching…read morea couple of Portland Winterhawks games, I looked up this venue and saw that it's also registered in the National Register of Historic Places, interesting. This arena opened up in 1960, and at the time was considered the largest civic and technological structure in the Pacific Northwest. Later was renamed Veterans Memorial Coliseum in 2011 as a tribute to the veterans of WWII and the Korean War. Fast-forward to today... ~ Parking ~ Parking within the Rose Quarter, shared with the Moda Center, is my recommendation as to 'where to park'. There are two main parking structures, and both require a pre-paid parking QR code upon entry. If you don't have a QR then good luck turning around. Some hotels nearby have designated parking spaces available as well. Which isn't be too bad of a walk, depending. Unfortunately, both the parking structures and hotels use the ParkWhiz app which can be kinda shady. But my recommendation is to still buy pre-paid parking at the Rose Quarter, even though it can cost between $30-$50. Yeah, ridiculous! And purchase asap as spaces run out fast. There's always street parking too, but that's at your own risk. ~ Venue ~ Yes it definitely seems "dated" here, but I expected it. Well maintained for the most part, I'd say. The outside grounds are still getting a facelift, but inside the place wasn't so bad. No issues getting through Security screening. They even have a 'Toyota priority line' if you own a Toyota. Just show them your keys. The concessions are expensive as usual, but again to me, it's just expected with practically every sporting venue everywhere. Along the windows, there were other food vendors like BBQ, popcorn/candy, and Dippin' Dots. I usually do the venue concessions as they serve local beers. ~ Seating / View ~ For the games, I purchased in Section 16 Row L (blue seats) and Section 61 Row B (red seats). The blue seats in the lower section felt newer and OK. Enough cushioning. The red seats were in the higher section, so I think they were a bit older and slightly more crammed then the blue seats. The ushers were helpful, and the rows had big lettering so you can't miss your row. And I feel the seats were angled nicely too. It's true as some yelpers stated, that 'there really isn't a bad seat in the house'. Except maybe the front row of the higher sections. ~ Restroom ~ Again, this place was built in the 60s, so yeah, it's old and crammed in there. The best time to do your thing is during the game unfortunately as there's less traffic. Always long lines between periods or intermission. Honestly, the place really earns between 3 and 4-stars, but there weren't enough annoying negatives for me. The venue is tolerable as I've been to worse. Prices have gone up big-time! So, I might come back only if I feel prices are fair for a particular event. But overall, it's an oldie but goodie! One last note: I'll upgrade this review to a fifth star, only it their website would highlight: The 1992 Tournament of the Americas was held here, it's the qualifying tournament for the Olympic basketball team which premiered the "Dream Team" playing in their first game together!

Best stadium in the city. THE PAVILLY…read more Right on the park blocks. Great parking all around. Located in the heart of Portland State. They just rebuilt this in 2017 and added 3000 seats and turned it into the Pavilion!! #GoViks

Not a bad seat in the place. Very comfortable stadium seats, each with a cup holder for your water,…read moresoda or beer. Yep, concessions sell draft beers and quality food like cheesesteak. Sweet VERY large video boards bookend the court and show replays and player stats. Get there early and walk to west side and tour the Vikings Hall of Fame with some cool interactive kiosks as well as old sports memorabilia and photos.

I went here to see my first Hornets game. The venue itself was ok but the seats were too close…read moretogether so my long legs with a drink and burrito was a bit much. The seats were made for people with very short legs. That was a drag but overall the stadium and bathrooms were really nice. Service was friendly. Drinks are expensive but what else is new.

Luckily we went to see the Timbers vs RSL game on our trip to Portland. We had good seats next to…read moreGA and were near the music, drums and die hard fans. The stadium is nice, not too large, the seats are bleacher style, so not much comfort. Sadly the Timbers lost but the game was exciting. There's a nice offering of brews and grub. The train stop is across the street, very easy to get around.

Catchers camp we went to that was HELD here. So let me clarify. We had an okay time at camp but…read morelove this field. I love seeing our Hops and I LOVE the Berm and the summer fireworks. This place is great. The logistics of the field SUCK though. Getting in and out after an event is a nightmare. Wtf were they thinking in traffic management and flow?! I sure hope that the new field is going to be much smarter in that. Until then, we will keep on battling the traffic and loving summer baseball nights!

Beautiful, clean stadium, great place to watch a game. The seats are amazingly comfortable, plenty…read moreof width and leg room. Bathrooms are clean. Lots of food options at the several concession stands - hot dogs, nachos, bbq, gluten free sandwiches, philly cheese steaks, chicken tenders, mac & cheese. Not many healthy options. You can see the field from route 26 but when you turn onto NW Cornell, it's another 7-9 minutes to get to the Stadium going around and through back roads. What is the point of this? I'm always amazed when my GPS says 9 minutes when I take the exit but sure enough, it takes that long. Parking is plentiful just make sure you don't park in spots marked "park at your own risk - ball zone" as foul balls definitely hit the parking area behind home plate. If you are there for a Highschool game, getting in and out is easy. If it's an MLB team, plan on a slow drive out of parking and back onto the freeway. Always a fun time!

Had many fond memories created at concerts at THE ROSE QUARTER aka " Memorial Coliseum " as I…read morerefer it as. My journey started in the early 80's to see in 1982 tour for a triple bill of heavy metal with GIRLSCHOOL , IRON MAIDEN & SCORPIONS ! I mean can you believe that lineup and only $10.... Of coarse I've ventured to the venue many times. It not really improved much throughout the years but always nostalgic when I do see a show... I'm glad they keep it open.

Rose Quarter is the spot to be if you're up for a good time ! You've got everything from epic…read moresports showdowns at the Moda Center to kickass concerts. I even had my graduation ceremony at this exact location . The venue is spacious and has some what okish seats . I feel atleast for a few hours they are alright and plus if you have the means to splurge there defnately can be an option to get better ones.Navigation is alright but more or less there are people who can help guide you in case you are lost . And when hunger strikes, the dining scene nearby is helpful , I wouldnt say that they are reasonably priced or have a lot of options but again when you come to an event like this , its pretty much expected that you will be charged slightly higher than the norm . Parking is horrendous and I would highly recommend taking public transit .In all these years of coming here , only once did we make the mistake of taking our car and regretted it instantly. All in all It's the perfect place to soak up the city vibes and make some awesome memories.