One of the nicest parks in the area! Lots of options for a park (play, food, views, recreation,…read moreboating, lodging, etc.)! Loved having it be small while it was, but like all great things... everyone else finds them too! If you don't mind the wind a bit, it's a great place to spend the day at.

I'm quite surprised to be the first to review this beautiful and very well kept-up riverfront park…read more We stayed at McMenamin's Kalama Harbor Lodge this past weekend, and Louis Rasmussen Day Park is adjacent to the Lodge. My husband and I were surprised by how much we liked this park. We were also surprised by how much this park has to offer. It has wide walking paths with beautiful waist-height light posts lining one of the paths for when it gets dark - very romantic! The river view is really nice. There are lots of trees, 2 covered areas with several picnic tables under each one, horseshoe-throwing sand pits, tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, several sandy river-front areas, and 2 beach-volleyball courts. Also within Louis Rasmussen Day Park is Ahle's Point Cabin, a small, gorgeous, wood-paneled restaurant/bar with 2 fireplaces (1 indoor & 1 outdoor), a patio overlooking the river which is a nice place from which to watch the sunset, and a variety of games to play if you're in a game-playing mood, from cribbage to chess. I'll review Ahle's Point Cabin (which is a part of McMenamin's) more extensively on its own separate listing, but for the purposes of this review, the cabin really adds a lot to this already impressive park. This park has 3 signs saying that: 1. Beachfront hours are from 5am - 9pm. 2. There is no camping or overnight staying at this park. 3. No alcohol is allowed in this park. The public bathrooms in this park are easily accessible - they're near the basketball courts and the tennis courts - and they're very clean, well-kept-up for outdoor bathrooms, and well-stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. To my surprise, I noticed a full walk-in shower at the back of the women's bathroom. However, the shower was out-of-order at the time of my visit. Do note that this park is a stone's throw away from a busy amtrak train track and close enough to I-5 to clearly read the exit signs on that freeway. However, don't let that deter you from visiting this lovely park. We saw couples, teenagers, families with small kids, 20-somethings, and elderly folks enjoying their time there yesterday. This is a delightful park for a stroll along the river, a chat seated on a park bench, watching a sunset from the Ahle's Cabin patio, a picnic, or a fun game of basketball, horseshoe-throwing, tennis, or beach volleyball.

Beautiful place, paid I think it was $5 dollars and parked and went to the clothing optional area…read moregot naked and enjoyed nature absolutely loved it nobody there judges you and I got nice compliments as I'm a young guy 20 years old lol but man it's so pretty the trails are sandy and good on your bare feet so u don't really have to worry about wearing shoes I do recommend only for some areas the majority is sandy and soft though for the trails leading to the beach area obviously I can't post my naked pictures but god it's just heaven on earth you are surrounded by green tall grass and trees so very pretty :)

Rooster Rock State Park has some hiking trails and a gold course, but I come to hang on the…read morebeautiful river beaches. It's located in the Columbia Gorge, which is my happy place. Regarding the beaches, to the west are the family beaches and those that prefer to wear clothing. To the east are the clothing optional beaches. If you choose to go to the clothing optional, it's all good, no gawking, just people enjoying the beach and water in whatever way is comfortable for them. For me, that's a swimsuit. In the simmer when the river is low, the beaches are wider. And the water is surprisingly warm. Not tropical warm, but refreshing! Located just past Vista Point and before Multnomah Falls and the other 6 waterfalls along I-84, you can do all of this in one day. Or just spend the entire day at Rooster Rock enjoying walks, a swim, a picnic. Or do the hikes and waterfalls and come back here for a picnic and sunset. The fee for parking is $5 and you pay at the booth as you enter the park. Then you can continue driving and park anywhere, depending which side of the river you want to hang out on. There is plenty of parking but it does get crowded on hot days. If you are taking the shuttle to Multnomah Falls or other sites along the Scenic Highway, you pick it up here, after you pay and park. It's just 30 minutes from Portland so if you are looking for something different to do, that doesn't really cost anything, and you enjoy nature, chilling in a beach or grass and picnicking, it's a nice spot.

Great park and wonderful summer concert venue. Attending city-sponsored summer concerts remind of…read moresweet, small towns I've lived in. In this case, the City of Vancouver has outdone itself with a fabulous venue (think easy, free parking; quick exit; lush lawn seating; awesome views of the stage; clear sound system). I love attending events her. One may buy food/drink from vendors or just pack one's own picnic. Clear park with great facilities. Imma fan.

Located in an outdoor space next to apartments. There's a children's park with lots of climbers …read more Rocks wood logs etc.... There's a sand pit area . Also restrooms are located close.

Siouxon Creek Trail is absolutely beautiful. The parking area fills up quickly, so get there…read morefairly early, or later in afternoon to ensure a parking spot. There are not any restroom facilities so be prepared for that. The trail is well-maintained and you start out at parking area and hike down past several campsites. It can be crowded here on weekends with lots of campers and hikers. TJe hike is mostly easy, but is over 8 miles. The last haunt up to the arming area can be brutal since it's all uphill. It is so worth it though!

Siouxon Creek is a popular trail for trail biking and walking. It is a beautiful second growth…read moreforest watershed with a lot of hemlock. They are the ones with short flat needles and a drooping top sprite. Amboy has the St Helens monument offices and an abandoned mill. You can see the results as you head up towards Siouxon, this is a small logging town. Sometimes the forest service road signs, especially the 5701, go missing. But if you are on track, you will climb up to the ridge and look down on the Siouxon watershed. Drop over and there is a large parking lot. On foot the trail is easy. It's also easy on a bike. There are some rocky and rooty sections. Then there is a broad soft hemlock-needled trail with beautiful creek views. The right time of day, the sun illuminates the creek. This spot can hook you on NW trail biking. The watershed had a forest fire about 100 years ago. And even with the valley being primarily hemlock, a much lesser wood than fir or cedar, there was a plan to log it down. But they didn't, and left this small valley for you, me and everyone we know.

This is an absolutely gorgeous area. There are walking trails, picnic spots, and sculptures that…read moredot this park. I love how this park is integrated with the surrounding businesses - you'll find restaurants, shops, and other amenities around the waterfront, so it's definitely a place you can spend half a day or more wandering around. The best part of this park is Grant Street Pier, which is a huge pier that pokes out of the ground like a sun dial, or much better, the billow of a passing sailboat. It's a great place to take photos! As a bonus, the pier has educational diagrams about bridges and piers etched into the metal as a little learning experience. Sometimes the city shuts down the road that is adjacent to this park. I asked one of the restaurant workers why, and apparently sometimes people will purposely park and rev their engines and cause noise pollution, so the city is trying to nip this in the bud and make sure this park is enjoyable for all.

Five Stars for Doing a Waterfront Right…read more Over the last five or six years, I've had the pleasure of watching the Vancouver Waterfront transform from an older stretch along the Columbia into one of the nicest waterfronts in the Pacific Northwest. It wasn't bad before it just needed a little facelift. Well... they didn't give it a facelift. They gave it a whole new body. Every time I come back, there's something new. Old buildings are gone, beautiful restaurants have taken their place, modern apartments overlook the river, wide walking paths stretch for miles, fountains splash in the sunshine, and everything feels fresh, clean, and alive. Then there's the atmosphere. Kids are running through the fountains like they own the place. Couples are holding hands pretending they don't notice they're getting their daily steps in. Friends are laughing over coffee, people are walking their dogs, and everyone just seems... happy. It's one of those rare places where you can't help but smile. Even people-watching deserves five stars. Speaking of five stars... Five stars for being unbelievably clean. Five stars for the modern design. Five stars for creating a place where people actually want to spend time outside. Portland, I love you... but maybe sneak across the river and take some notes. Vancouver is showing everyone how it's done. If you're looking for a nice date night, this is your spot. Grab dinner, watch the sunset over the Columbia River, and enjoy the bridges lighting up across the water. Just one tip: if you're driving, keep your eyes peeled for the parking garage sign. It's mounted so high I thought they were directing airplanes instead of cars. One of my favorite things is how easy it is to turn this into an adventure. You can stroll the waterfront, head toward Fort Vancouver, wander through Officer's Row, and loop back for a relaxing seven- or eight-mile walk. Not feeling that ambitious? No problem. Cut it short and make it a three- or four-mile loop. Either way, you're getting incredible scenery every step of the way. The Saturday market is fantastic too, but honestly, any day is a good day to come here. Whether you're looking for exercise, a romantic evening, a family outing, or just a peaceful place to clear your head, the Vancouver Waterfront delivers. It's clean. It's beautiful. It's welcoming. And every visit reminds me that sometimes the best thing a city can do is build a place where people simply enjoy being together.

Just went to visit this hike, I've done it before and the expierence was amazing. Went last week…read moreand the bridge was close so it cut out hike short but the view was beautiful and worth it

A very unique and beautiful area to visit!…read more The trailhead has a nice parking area, with bathrooms. The trail to the winding, aqua blue stream is wide and well maintained. You can view the main attraction from trails on both sides, as well as looking down from the bridge. We took the trails on both sides of the water. The trail across the bridge is much easier to traverse, and winds down to the (closed down) suspension bridge. The opposite side leads down beyond the suspension to the waters edge, but even to get down to that point isn't for the faint of heart. It includes a narrow, steep downhill trek...including a section over running water (with a wire handrail for support). Once you arrive at the water at the bottom you can view the suspension bridge above, and if you dare, the waterfall below. We did attempt to continue on a little ways down the trail from there, but as reviews describe, the next section is even steeper with a very loose and dangerous footing. I got vertigo trying to look over the edge at the falls right before that section, so continuing on was a huge no. I'm sure that many people without height woes have no issues moving on, but if you're like me, the trail ends there. This area is stunning. The waters and canyon are a site that pictures simply cannot do justice. Highly recommend!!

This hike is easy, short, and flat. There are several areas to picnic, one near water. Dogs are…read morewelcome, on leash, and there is plenty of parking. If you go in or near the rainy season, there are loads of puddles and some areas are very slippery, so be cautious and wear appropriate footwear. Marshy area with standing water so bring you bugspray if it's warm. It was almost boring for my 11yo, so play some nature scavenger hunt for entertainment. If he was quiet, I'm sure we would've seen lots of birds, but we could hear them.

Wapato is a gem! Such an amazing nature trail. This is where I go to get away from it all, even if…read moreit's just for a moment. It's never over crowded. Most of the time you feel like you're the only one who knows about this place. Walk along the trail, bird watch at the 2 ponds.... You need more than 2 hands to count the snakes that slither by you on the trail. When you reach the back side of the park you are walking right along the river. A boat dock and a couple of picnic tables await you at the edge of the trail. No one is ever there using them. Score! Early in the spring/summer the dock and tables might be half under water depending on the river level. But there is a nice private grassy patch on higher ground that is perfect for a picnic. This is such a quick and easy escape from the city. Just another treasure on Sauvie Island.

It's a cool lil gym. Good vibes, affordable prices, they sell gear there and the staff are awesomeread more

I had to cancel because my son woke up with a cough and a Fever and They wouldn't waive the $5…read morecancellation fee due to illness. I understand that it's a business but you can't charge someone for being sick, the other choice is to what? Go there sick and get everyone else sick? that's unethical. No thank you we will go elsewhere.