What a great little place for hiking! I would call it more of a nature walk rather than a hike, but…read morethat's what makes it great for small kids or those in wheelchairs. There are two short trails that are less than a mile each. The Streamwatch Trail takes you along the water and even has a little underwater fish viewing area. There weren't any fish in March, but it must be pretty cool to watch the fish underwater during busier seasons. The Wetlands Trail takes you along a wooden boardwalk to literally go through a wetland area. Most of these trails are stroller/wheelchair friendly, but there are some parts that are on dirt and gravel, which may be a little trickier. There are also a lot of picnic tables along the Streamwatch trail, which would be perfect in warmer weather.

Been meaning to stop by and see what Wildwood has to offer, and finally did last weekend…read more Clearly they have loads to offer in the other seasons, but it's still peaceful and offers up a decent stroll or hike in winter. We took both the Wetlands and Streamwatch trails. You've got to be verrry careful right now on the oh-so slippery boardwalks of the Wetlands. It was very icy throughout the entire trail. The Streamwatch trail winds you through picnic areas, along the river, and by the underwater viewing area. We drove around past other trails and over to the family meadow and picnic area. Plenty of parking and the restrooms that were open were clean. There were a few structures and trail aspects that needed some tending to, but overall it's a lovely recreation area...peaceful now but probably loads of fun for families in the springtime!

Stunning second half. Did the loop and was very happy we didn't double back. The falls are…read moregorgeous, the river crossing was pretty easy this time of year. I found it a pleasant hike, we clocked 7.5 miles. Plenty of parking.

Ramona's falls is magical. It's a long hike, but easy to hike and worth it. Crossing the river was…read morenot as bad once you figure out an easy way to cross it.

Amazing scenic place Must visit place if you are in Oregon…read more Might be an hour drive from main place but it's worth it. Only few coffee shops on the way. But must visit for the scenic vi

Saturday the 13th of September was a picture perfect day for a hike around this lake with my…read morefamily. I wanted to come to this area with them and walk around the lake, but thought maybe I'd only make about 1/2 mile. At nearly seventy, I was ambitious and determined to enjoy this early Birthday celebration with them. Arriving, we parked and took some pictures, then set out to do the walking (4 of us) around the lake. Mt Hood was spectacular and there were so many people on the water on paddle boards, canoes and the like. The sky was a perfect blue and there was a light breeze, 72 degrees, perfect hiking weather! We enjoyed chatter, seeing many sweet dogs and kind people along the way and before we knew it, we were already back at the start, hiking two miles. The hike was not difficult as there were no inclines and it make me feel so accomplished. A day I'll always remember.

8.1 miles, 1509 ft elevation gain, 2 hrs 33 minutes…read more The hike all the way to Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain is definitely longer than the stated 8 miles on AllTrails. We did not have enough water and had to turn around a bit early at mile 4 (for a grand total of 8). Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain was visible but I didn't want to risk my poor pup overheating on such a warm day. Not many other folks go past mirror lake or the initial mountain viewpoint so you might find you'll have this to yourself. The trail is very well maintained to mirror lake, and even has a few cute little bridges and stream crossings. After that, it can be quite narrow and bouldery though there are many beautiful wildflowers lining the trail. There were also a few mosquitos just after the lake so come prepared with bug spray. All I can speak for is the mountain viewpoint (since that's as far as we got) but it was worth the trek up there to see Mt. Hood, Mirror Lake, and Government Camp from that point of view.

Great Hike - but Beware! My rental car window was smashed along with a couple other cars…read more Sunglasses stolen. Cost of window and driving back down mountain in cold was worse than the lost glasses. Leave nothing in your vehicle!

This was a great little hike. Very easy. Well maintained. Great signage. Absolutely beautiful.read more

Barlow Wayside Park is located 11 miles east of Sandy. It is a short trail, adjacent to the Sandy…read moreRidge Trail biking system. So it's a good option for those on foot rather than bike! There's just about a mile and a half of walking trails that are very well-maintained with rustic bridges, stone paths, and wooden benches. The trail takes you through woodlands, wetlands, and beside a stream that shelters salmon and steelhead. There's also a self guided nature tour. Though there is a waterfall trail, the waterfall mentioned is quite small for Oregon. It is lovely nevertheless.

You get out of it what you put into it. Alpine slides were fun, it would be hard to get five runs…read morein as the lines are kinda long. They really need to get more carts so the line moves quicker. The unlimited pass would be hard to use. The 5 slides would be easier to use. Definitely worth going up to the top and checking out the scenic lift. The tubes were fun. The trampoline bungee good, batting cages looked busy. Go carts - Make sure and bring your drivers license or you can't go. Maze was fun. Staff - mostly friendly. They were helpful when I asked for help.

They could improve everything about this place. Instructions. Directions. They LIE IN THEIR…read moreADVERTISING!!! They don't have half the things they advertise. The cost for a couple tube rides (like the long slide at fairs) and a jump session? $145 seriously Disneyland is cheaper and more ay more fun. Can't believe they get away with this ripoff. Never again! We tried with an 8 and 10 year old but they couldn't do most stuff anyway. HORRIBLE

We stop here every time we visit Hood River - our kids love to play here. There is plenty of…read moreparking, the location is right in town, and the playground is in great shape. We'll be back!

One of the coolest parks I have seen for children. The large castle structure is the first thing…read morethat catches your attention and draws you in. But there is so much more! Swings, slides, jungle gym, tires, play houses, tunnels - you name it, it's there. Even a decent bathroom. Parking lot is somewhat small but there is also street parking. Part of the City of Hood River public park system, this is a fabulous place for your children to play, run and have fun!

Great little park with river access. You do have to pay a small fee. Plenty of picnic tables and…read moreplaces to set up for the day while enjoying the river.

This is a fantastic beautiful park along Eagle Creek! With that said, the only negative was the $8…read moreday-use fee. Other parks with day-use fees around Portland currently usually charge $5, but they do have an annual pass you can get for a certain group of parks if you plan on visiting them regularly. There is a restroom (not just a porta-potty, but an actual restroom. Yay!), a playground, baseball diamond, and lots of picnic tables. Some of the picnic tables have in-ground charcoal BBQ pits, too. They also have a picnic shelter you can pay to reserve. For hiking, they have a few different trails to choose from and all were very well-maintained when we visited. One of the trails is even accessible for folks with mobility issues, all flat and wide. The park & trails have plenty of huge trees for shade, and the big main trail goes along the creek in several places. There are even a few spots where you can hang out right along the creek shore. Aside from the easy accessible trail, I'd say the other trails are mild to medium in difficulty just due to some of the hilly inclines, but we saw families with younger kids walking them without a problem.

This hike was an easy hike but has a lot of foliage to see as well as hearing the stream the entire…read morehike was amazing. It's a pretty straight shot hike out and hike back. Make sure if you are using all trails you download the map before you get into the hike as you lose service half way up the road to the hike. They have port a potty to use and good parking.

This is an awesome trail! Drive about 17 miles past Sandy and turn right onto Salmon River Road…read more Drive another 2.5 miles on a paved path to a gravel parking lot. (Technically, you need a recreation pass to park at the trailhead.) The trail starts right there. It is about 1.9 miles out and another 1.9 miles back. The path is fairly flat and it goes right next to the Salmon River. The road is on your other side but you hardly notice it thanks to the sound of the river and the beautiful forest. There are some creeks that cross the trail, so wear waterproof shoes. When I visited in December, one creek crossing was big enough that I could not cross in my short booties and with my little dog so we turned around early. Would love to come back!

Spotted this place on Maps just after visiting one of the local taquerias, so I decided to stop by…read more This park seems to be a very popular place for locals to hang out on a Sunday. I was lucky enough to snag a free parking spot right across the street, but there aren't any empty spots left. This park is a very popular spot for wind sailing due to its ideal location near the convergence of the Hood River and Columbia River Gorge. According to signs at the park, wind gusts can reach up to 100mph. People come here from all over to participate or spectate. Wind surfing schools and shops are set up on the waterfront and across the street. Hmmm... I might need to learn how to wind surf this summer... The park also features a small children's playground near a beach, walking trails, and access to bike trails. Dogs are allowed, and cleanup stations are provided. There is no camping or overnight parking allowed at the park, but there are several state parks and private campgrounds nearby. The river around the park is an important fishing area for Native Americans. Signs around the park remind people to be respectful and steer clear of equipment that doesn't belong to them. Parking is available for a small fee at the park, or across the street for free on a very limited basis. Overall a great place to chill on a Sunday and witness the local culture.

Visiting Hood River is a must on its own!! But you cannot…read morebeat what you're going to get at the waterfront park !! A small cove cut out for the beach , kite surfing or watching, beautiful water views, Mt. hood, beautiful people watching, playgrounds, it's all here and worth the visit! A couple of things to keep in mind, the bathrooms are very clean and accessible spread throughout . They have a lifejacket lender station !!! It was so nice to be able to let the kids just hop in the water and swim freely! (because I sure as heck I'm not gonna pack lifejackets on my trip who does that?!) Within walking distance, there are so many food options. We always visit Solstice (see that review if you're looking for some great pizza in town).