Great place to store paddle or rowing craft! I've had a kayak and surfski racked there for several years. Time saved from loading, unloading and carrying boats makes it well worth the storage fee and makes regular paddling exercise a lot easier. And there's Marlon, the Harbormaster. He is a very cheerful and pleasant presence at the docks. He knows the area well and makes good recommendations. He's always happy to lend a hand, and sets a great tone for the friendly vibe at the docks. read more

Always a pleasure to feel at home in a familiar place. Wonderful view, nice people, good service and a good menu. Never a bad experience. Keep it up! read more

Where do you go when you're unfamiliar with Portland but want to check out the waterfront? Start with Riverfront Marina of course! Parking is plentiful in garages adjacent to the riverfront park, then just follow the path down to the steps. Snap the perfect selfies on the way down while taking in the breathtaking view of Portland. Depending upon the time of year, you might find a boat rental and some interesting characters playing on the water. Great people watching locale! read more

Riverplace Marina - Marinas Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Everywhere you look, there are gorgeous views! Face north up river and see the Hawthorne, Morrison & Steal Bridges with the Moda Center shining red during Blazer games. Look towards the south and Mt. Hood stands proud especially on a blue sky day, and depending how far you down the river you are, it's framed by the Tilikum Bridge. In warmer weather, the Williamette is bustling with boats, kayaks, jet skis, sailboats, paddle boarders, and of course The Spirit of Portland cruises by several times a day/night. In the rainy season, I've seen so many rainbows and double rainbows arching over the boats and river. Nights bring spectacular sunsets, especially on evenings where the sky is dotted with clouds. In the morning, the sky is filled with shades of yellow and orange from the rising sun. The grounds are well kept with hanging baskets of colorful flowers in spring and summer. There are lots of benches welcoming people to sit and just enjoy the beauty. McCormick & Schmick's anchors the south end of the "boardwalk" area with King Tide Fish and Shell (previously Three Degrees) on the north end. Several small shops and restaurants pepper the path - coffee, ice cream, candy, Sushi, Italian food, women's clothing - with many of the restaurants offering outside seating. Personally I wish there were more shops and restaurants on this strip! I've never understood the lack of development. This is such great piece of real estate yet it still leaves a lot to be desired. People have said it's lack of parking, but there are two public spots nearby, some on-street parking, and the street car stops just a block away. This area really comes alive in the summer or on a warm spring / fall day with people flocking the restaurants and walking along the River. Beware the skateboarders, scooters and bikes that ride the path even though there are clearly marked signs directing them to the bike path. Watching the dragon boats practice is one of my favorite pastimes. They are out there mornings and evenings for 3 months before the dragonboat races occur, which is usually the 2nd weekend in June. The boats are so colorful and it's fun to watch these teams compete after practicing so long. On July 4th this is the place to be! The barge for the Portland Fireworks is placed south of the Hawthorne Bridge turning Riverside Marina into front row seats to a spectacular show! The viewing is just fabulous. Spread a blanket or bring your chairs and enjoy! Blues Festival kicks off or ends with the July 4th Fireworks. Even if you don't attend the festival, you can enjoy the music from this area, and not have to fight the crowds. And for two weeks in December, watching the Christmas Ship parade is magical! For several nights the boats meet at Riverplace Marina and sail in a circle around the harbor, twice, before heading up or down the Williamette. Each boat decorated by the owner with colorful lights - there is a fire truck, Santa, Christmas trees, stocking, Jack-in-the-box, old fashioned riverboat, and so much more! This fleet of volunteers bring so much joy and have created a must see holiday tradition for Portland. Look for the schedule and go during this time! For me, Riverside Marina is a special place. There is so much beauty throughout the seasons and a plethora of activity to keep you amused. Even though I wish there were more restaurants and shops, I give it a solid 5 stars. read more

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Beautiful area. Fantastic reviews great restaurants along Columbia Way! A shore distance to Vancouver Water front~ read more

The only place in Downtown Portland that has a tree lined marina with wonderful restaurants, a back pack maker, an amazing Marina Store, and the beautiful River Place Hotel is the cherry on top. I love to sit at a cafe table outside and enjoy my omelet with potatoes and mimosa while taking in the breath taking views , the Italian restaurant is my favorite in all of Portland! This is my secret Happy Place ! read more

I miss the days when there were a lot more shops down here. There are still a few and some great restaurants but I do miss the variety of fun little stores. This is a great little boardwalk to walk up and down and usually there are boats out and about. You can walk down to the boats themselves and one of the docks has an actual park bench you can sit on which is pretty far out on the water. read more

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Write about something you love. One year ago, I was filled with nervous anticipation. After ten years of talking about it, luck and timing finally came together and I joined a dragon boat team. The eight boats you see docked at the marina are shared by a hundred teams made up of a fun and sometimes odd assortment of friends, coworkers, high school students and serious paddlers. So starting at the end of March through the Rose Festival in June, you'll see a thousand folks with life vests and paddles heading to the marina from sunrise until sunset. It takes time, dedication and a really strong back. A sense of humor is an absolute must. We'll go out in the blistering sun and pouring rain. Only one practice was canceled last year during a lightning storm. Even then, paddlers showed up only to be turned away. We'll be swamped by powerboats and my arch nemesis, the Willamette Jet Boat, later in the season. I will paddle until it feels like my arms are ready to fall off. Then I'll take a quick break and do it all again. This past Saturday as a collection of teams moved the boats from their winter home at Willamette Park to the marina, all the excitement and nerves flooded back. Initially I was on a boat with paddlers from the Golden Dragons. Every member is over 50 and they have one paddler who is 92. 92!!! And they still had their sense of humor firmly intact. During the spring, the marina feels like my home away from home. It is always fun to have people at Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the Riverplace Promenade cheer us on as we practice. It would be even better if they bought us a beer afterwards. Hint, hint. read more

Riverplace Marina - Marinas Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Couldn't recommend more! Got stranded just southeast of the dock and Marlon the Harbor Master was quick to offer help. Set us up to charge the battery and recommended a great taco place for dinner while we waited. Got to tour the facility as we walked by which was well kept and clean! Boat was rescued and we were on our way back up the river in no time. Kindness goes a long was and Marlon really turned our day around! read more

River Place Marina should change the name to The Ritz Carlton...the Harbour master Marlon is so attentive to every boat. He is always there to catch a line, help tie up or give some great advise. He is very knowledgeable about boats and the river. The other day my new boat ladder fell off the dock. Without any hesitation Marlon dove into the river and pulled up my ladder! Love keeping my boat, Sundollar, at River Place :) read more

Riverplace Marina - Marinas Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Harbormaster has been great! Super attentive, prompt... great facilities and location. IMHO the best marina in the area!

Average as marinas go. Not as big as many marinas and with fewer amenities (I can't think of any) to folks who don't dock a boat there. The small size makes it easy to navigate and thankfully there are retail and hotel businesses that line the waterfront area nearby to give one something to do. Like many reviewers, I, too, dragon boat and love the sport and because this is where we start practice I bumped it from 3 stars to 4 for that. But, as far as the marina area, well, it's just alright. read more

I'm out here about three times a week for dragon boat practice, but I decided to review this spot because it is just such an awesome sight to see. When you come out to the marina, you'll find beautiful landscaping, birds, dragon boaters and other water sport enthusiasts, fishermen, shops, restaurants, and a truly beautiful view. Great for pictures! Take a stroll up and down the waterfront or just enjoy some boat and people watching. There is pay to park street parking around the marina and pay to park parking garages. If light rail transportation is easiest for you, there is a stop near the Residence Inn- Portland Downtown Riverplace... you can check out trimet.org for more info on that. read more

I walked my little dog Lilly along the water front to the marina to watch my daughter in her Dragon Boat competition in early June. The Marina was chuck full of activity and people. It was a beautiful sight to see. The colorful dragon boats, the teams in their colors and life vests. The electrified energy generated from all the spectators and teams alike. There were even dogs of all sizes for Lilly to bark at. We had a great time. If you have not visited the River Place Marina during Dragon Boat Races-you really should. There is a whole different dynamic opposed to the off season. During the off season though, It is great to just walk around and visit the shops and restaurants in the area. It is Portland, throw a rock and you would probably hit a Pay to park garage. Or if you are lucky to find on street parking they are out there too. read more

Whoa! Such a beautiful place. This was a perfect place to spend the 4th of July. The marina is well kept and managed. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean for how much traffic they get. There was also bouncer to help control who was going in and out which was helpful in such a busy night. read more

This is a great small marina we love to visit when we are in the area. I'm giving it an extra star for being the seasonal home of the local dragon boat fleet, which I fondle, photograph, and fantasize about rowing at some point in my future. Fat chance, given I have the upper body strength of cooked spaghetti. read more

We did dragon boating along the marina. I thought my fat ass was going to sink the boat. The dragon boat owner lady was a fat bitch. She wasn't very nice. The boat was harder to move cuz she was a heffer like me. read more

Been in many marinas and the attention to detail from the cleanliness of the bathrooms and laundry room to the security of the marina is beyond compare. The friendly and helpful staff is always available to help. Oh and did I mention the location right downtown Portland is perfect! read more

Best marina on the Willamette River! Marlon the Harbormaster is very helpful and one of the reasons we always come back!