Nice little play area nestled in the middle of the park. Lots of shade all around. This park is…read moremore for younger kiddos/infants in my opinion.

After seven years of attending classes and exercise activities we have found that we like this…read morebetter than some of the other exercise clubs we've tried. They have really great hours. The bathrooms are always clean and once you figure out what is the best time for you to attend, you can get in an easy groove and attend on a regular basis without any hassle there's plenty of room to do whatever you wanna do here lots of space and lots of options. The pool is exceptional. The hot tub is great. The exercise areas are amazing and the indoor walking trail is really amazing in the winter if you want to stretch out and stay dry, we use it all year because my husband is blind and it's the safest place for him to walk. We really appreciate all the amenities here they are very handicap friendly and the staff is exceptional. We love coming here

Without going into too much detail , this please breaks the stereotypes for Nude beaches. Lots of…read morepeople in the 18 - 30 age range if you go on the weekends when its warm out. I would recommend going early however, on really hot days find parking will become difficult after 10:30am. I once swam from here to Washington and back (Was clothed for this lol) but I would only recommend doing that with a friend or two and only if you are all expert swimmers. Side note, Summer is obviously the best time to attempt this if you wanna give it a shot. Watch out also for the boats.

It is quite a drive to get to the beach but the sand is awesome. Some days there are a lot of…read morepeople hanging out and others you may be by yourself.

Lucia Falls is tucked along the East Fork of the Lewis River. I stopped by on a spontaneous…read moreafternoon, and it felt like stepping into a sanctuary, untouched corner of nature. The walk in is easy, about a 1‑mile loop with gentle gravel paths, enough shade to feel cool but also patches where sunlight filters through the trees in the most beautiful way. I saw a woman with her stroller here, but had leave it half way through because there is an upward path. When I reached the waterfall, I was struck by how graceful it was, the river cascades over a basalt-rock ledge, wide and steady. One of the most magical things..the park is a front-row seat for steelhead trout leaping upstream. There are picnic tables nearby, so I ended up opening up my book and just reading, listening to the water, hearing frogs, and feeling completely grounded. And honestly sometimes running away from bees! Oh the great outdoors! But a very important heads-up: no swimming allowed. The area near the falls is a sensitive fish spawning ground, and the park strictly protects it. Parking is easy enough and the park is open from 7a.m. to dusk. If you're looking for a peaceful afternoon where you can unwind, enjoy a modest but lovely waterfall, go visit Lucia Falls.

It's a beautiful autumn day and I decided to take a drive up here to these falls. I have never been…read moreand I am so glad I did. The park area was very nice. Clean and well kept. There were a lot of people enjoying picnics at the abundant picnic tables that are on the site. The waterfalls were really great. I enjoyed watching the people walk down by the Falls and the children. There is no fee to come and visit this waterfall. I recommend it if you are looking for relaxing afternoon in a great view.

We had a great time today on the jet boat tour! Cody was an excellent captain and tour guide!…read moreHighly recommend!

Had an amazing experience out on the river with the Jetboat team. We live in Portland see these…read moreboats go by every single day, and figured it was time to give it a try ourselves. I'm happy we did. Our driver Doug was fantastic and mixed in the perfect amount of education, fun, and humor into his talk track. I learned some things about Portland that I wasn't ever aware of! Would definitely recommend doing this on a HOT day as you will definitely get wet. We went out in a 90+ degree day, and thus the water spray was cool and refreshing. In lower temps I can assure that you will likely get cold given the speed of the boat and temp of the water. First couple rows, you'll likely get soaked, so sit towards the back if you want to avoid that.

I already knew the Portland Japanese Garden was a must-see, and it definitely didn't disappoint!…read moreThis place is beautiful, peaceful, and full of gorgeous scenery. When you first enter, you make your way up a pretty steep hill surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery. Along the way, you cross a glass bridge and climb some stairs that take you past the Umami Café, Japanese Arts Learning Center, gift shop, and a few other buildings before you enter the actual garden. The garden opened to the public in 1967 and covers 12.5 acres, so there's plenty to explore. Be prepared for some winding paths, a few super narrow walkways, and some steep inclines and descents. Some of my favorite spots were the Sand and Stone Garden, Zigzag Bridge, koi pond, Moon Bridge, and Natural Garden. Everywhere you turn, there's something beautiful to see. I highly recommend you put the Japanese Garden on your 'must see' list. It's well worth the visit!

Hubs & I love visiting Japanese Gardens whenever we get the chance. Portland Japanese Garden is…read morequite unique in that it can take advantage of its location within Washington Park and all its trees add to its beauty. I also love looking at bonsai trees, and the collection here did not disappoint. Loved the sand garden. The entire layout was a bit smaller than I imagined from the guide. There are a few steeper / hilly climbs, so I would recommend wearing good walking shoes. I wouldn't say this is the most handicap/wheelchair friendly, though they do have a shuttle that can take you up from the ticketing area to the main garden entrance...but inside the garden there are some spots that have a lot of stairs and some paths & walkways are quite narrow. They have their own designated parking lot that seems to fill up fast. We found parking near the Rose Garden and walked over. It's incredible to think that this garden is just a mile or so away from the city! They also have a tea house and a cute gift shop. A couple of restrooms available located throughout the garden.

Love this rec center! You can do so much there - from parties to splash pads and classes! So much…read morefun! Glad to have this available for the community and our family!

The Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center has been a big part of my family and I's life! Both my…read morechildren learned to swim there. My oldest son has found a great teacher of art that has allowed him to truly find and love a new hobby and skill!

TACKLING TERRIFIC TABOR…read more Every time I'm in Portland, I head to this urban oasis for a hike and some overdue forest bathing. There are plenty of different trails to explore, and the views are amazing. You'll feel like you're miles away from the city in this cool, shady enclave. Last time I was here, a couple was taking wedding photos. If you have a dog, stop at the ranger station for a free treat. There's a playground for kids, too. Time to park it!

There's so much to do and see here. It's definitely a great urban park oasis. They have a lot of…read moreevents, a great dog park and playground, and it's clean!! The view by the reservoir is lovely during sunset. We go yearly for the soapbox Derby and I love how Portland comes together as a community for it.

We had such a great ride today. The two hour premium ride took us through the forest and some…read morespectacular views all the way into town for a short break for us but also for the horses. The guides and horses were so sweet and made the experience so fun. Thanks Erik for giving us this opportunity.

We had a good ride? Meaning not me. I meant my Daughter in law and grandkids ages 6, 11 y/o and…read more16. It was last Monday on my Granddaughters Birthday the 11 y/o. I didn't ride but met them all in La Center with ice cream? the ride back was in the dark but they all enjoyed the experience guided both ways by the owner Eric? it was an adventure the 16 y/o said 5 stars *****!

Very clean indoor play space for kids. We came at 11am and had the place to ourselves. It had been…read morecleaned that morning and still smelled like lemon industrial cleaner. Lots of obstacles and slides. Great pricing! Best deal in town. Only downside is the bathrooms are a little hard to get to, especially if you're in the play structure, so might not be a great activity for newly potty independent kids. There are TVs. With sports on for the parents. Only one way in or out, so you can relax knowing your kid is still in there and hasn't left lol but this also means you will be trying to find your way through the maze if your kid needs help. The slides dead end into an area where the only way out is upward climbing, which is not possible for kids under 3/4 so they get trapped. Small, dedicated area for littler kids too, I'd say under 2. Plenty of parking.

Monkey King is super fun for kids and adults. Food is good, beer is better. Has everything an…read moreactive kid needs. A large play area, fizzy drinks and ice cream! Adults can play too, which helps if you have a younger little one. There are a few arcade games too.

Amazing time!!! One of the best days ever! Truly made my Summer!…read more Pay to park all day. We got the adult unlimited rides wristbands which we found worth it. We loved the Cosmic Crash bumper cars, the Ferris Wheel which had an amazing view of the park, the Go Karts of course, the fast Rock & Roll ride with great music, and the Carousel. Our favorites were the rollercoaster which we did twice, I did the Zero Gravity ride twice which was fun and surprisingly relaxing too, and we loved the adrenaline rush of the AtmosFear ride. We chose the 180 option. Definitely will try the 360 option next time. Great they have those two choices. We stayed for hours. Clean park. Bathrooms were clean. Plenty of food and beverage options available. Merch for sale. Kiddie rides, family rides, adult rides. Great for groups, family, kids, teens, adults, couples. Soooo fun! Such a relaxing time but a super fun day and a great date activity. Waits for rides were not long, people were respectful, and staff were efficient. Can't say anything about the food as we ate before coming to the park so we didn't try anything but next time I would love to give the classic elephant ears a try! My day spent here definitely felt like an escape. A place to leave your worries behind and just have a good time. Such a thrill! Highly recommend Oaks Amusement Park. I would love to come back, I had an amazing time!

It was not great. My best friend grew up in Portland and said she'd been here many times growing…read moreup, but had never taken her own kids even though they live less than an hour away. I guess that should have been a clue. You can buy a bracelet, or individual tickets for rides. If you're accompanying a child under a certain age, you are able to buy a bracelet for a lower price. There's a handful of kid rides that kids can go on if they meet the height requirement. There's also a game area, with carnival-like games. But they're freaking expensive; we played the pond one since it was a guaranteed win and the odds of a 3 year old playing any of the other games successfully are pretty low. But it was 6 bucks. There were 3-4 other games in that area. It wasn't a very extensive park. And when we went on a Friday in August, there only seemed to be one of the food trucks open--the boba truck. So that was disappointing. But luckily they had other food, and that food wasn't too bad. Parking isn't bad. There's lots of it and it's cheap, I think it was $2. Check out their website for their BOGO (or discounted?) bracelet days.