I love this park we come here fairly often. The free games like giant chess and jenga, board&card…read more games are super fun and the people watching is interesting. Never a dull moment here. The place has its own security so it feels safe and the attendants are helpful and quick on clean ups. The fountain is great for littles as it never gets over 3inches deep.

After walking or driving past this park usually once a week minimum since a close friend lives in…read moreone of the buildings over looking it. It looks so 'tidy' and I love the giant chess set which just calls you in to us the space or just sit around it. I finally was able to experience it for the Indigenous People's Fry Bread Festival though I showed up later so zero Fry Bread at the Fry Bread Festival (sad face). What a great event though with a lot of vendors. Just talking with an artist who creates works from wool she harvests and dyes herself using native techniques. But the park had the vendors set up creatively and because of how open the park is you can fit a lot of vendors without it feeling crammed and having an also stage space for the spoken word and music. It was really great yet also felt intimate - like you could experience all the activities without missing things. It was a great time and I look forward to other events too. For such a long time the only real outdoor park space was Pioneer Courthouse Square so it is nice having another smaller space that is not as overwhelming.

Oregon is a forest wonderland, so it's no surprise we have this world-class museum and exhibition…read morespace dedicated to our trees. The permanent exhibits are informative and well-presented. Similar with the non-permanent exhibits that feature specific forest-related topics. Worth the price of admission. Veterans admitted free of charge.

World forestry center, is small but magical. The staff who…read morechecked me in were incredible. I had two small children and they told me where we could explore and that it's very much a hands on museum. They had one exhibit that was for the eyes and not the hands but was explained where it was (and that there were signs) There's lots of wonder and education here. You find yourself diving into fun activities while enriching yourself with education. If you're looking for a rainy day activity, a less crowded activity, or a very underrated activity I truly recommend here!

This historic church in Southwest Portland is a darling venue for a concert. My dad and I attended…read morea candlelight strings tribute concert and we were impressed, to say the least. We arrived as early as was recommended and found parking to be easy and affordable in the adjacent lot. There is also street parking. There are restaurants in the vicinity too, so make a night of it! We were in attendance on a fairly warm evening but the AC in the building kept up and kept temperatures comfortable. The bathrooms are downstairs, but the building has ramps and an elevator to accommodate wheelchair and mobility needs. When choosing a seat section online, I wasn't sure what to expect. Fortunately, there wasn't a bad seat in the house. The seats to the side are only a bit to the side. There are maybe 12 rows in the whole place, so even in the back, you can see and hear well. There were snacks and drinks available for purchase, and also a place to fill water bottles if you brought your own. The church pews aren't the most comfortable to sit on, but they are cushioned and manageable. We really enjoyed the experience at the Old Church and would not hesitate to go back or recommend it to anyone.

This is such a cozy and intimate venue for the Candlelight Concert series! Parking was relatively…read moreeasy on the surrounding streets or their paid parking lot. I love the local options for both drinks and chocolate and everyone was offered such friendly service from check in, ushers, to concessions. We came for the Bridgerton concert series for a girls night and it was phenomenal. Truly gave us the chills in the best way. It was also so fun to see people dressing up in their Victorian best for the theme. I absolutely recommend!

We used Picture This in 2017 for our first shoot of an educational video series. We found them to…read morebe extremely professional but what sets them apart is their willingness to use their expertise to be helpful. They secured us a great crew, all of whom were willing to jump in and lend a hand, including outside what was technically their individual job descriptions. Although we had a professional director, the manager of Picture This had a huge well of knowledge he was prepared to share with us. When we needed to film updates in 2020, we returned to Picture This without considering any other locations. Anyone can put up a cyc or a white wall, not everyone has the depth of equipment and personnel of Picture This. If we needed it, they had it, and their staff and contractors were again willing to use their expertise to bring our vision to fruition. We did not want some one camera boring shoot - this was a dynamic 4-camera shoot with audio and including dramatic, and real life scenarios. Picture This was able to help us bring our vision to film, and to helpfully make the world a better place by training first responders and emergency medicine personnel life saving techniques and tactics.

We've now used Picture This to film 3 online lecture series. Although the stage is not sound proof,…read moreit is heavily sound dampened and generally pretty quiet. What nets them 5-stars is their staff & approach. One of them, responding to a comment about their great customer service said, "anyone can just rent a building..." clearly they believe in doing more. They have a huge cache of equipment & a roster of awesome professionals they can call on to help implement your vision.

Parking is the reason why I am taking off a star. It is best to carpool here since there isn't a…read morelot of parking spaces. If your photographer is doing minis here that day, you might have to park far. Cobalt Studios is kind of hidden, you wouldn' t think there is photography studio near the entrance of Ross Island bridge. The people running it are fantastic and are COVID conscious. The online scheduling is good too The dressing room is bright and great. The space can be a little chilly since it is an converted warehouse space (very industrial).

I have had many positive experiences at Cobalt. As a talent in the creative scene, it is so…read moreimportant to have the ability to work in spaces that you not only feel safe but also welcomed in to. The current owners are a wonderful team and excellent support system to anyone who steps through their doors. I could not recommend them enough!

In a city with a plethora of industrial modern venues, Union/Pine is such a special place. I love…read morethat it doesn't take a ton of decor to make the space look amazing. The Loft especially is legit one of my favorite places in Portland! Every little detail is so cool and it's such a fun place to gather with friends and live out your loft-living city dreams if just for one night! Also, take a moment to read the story of Union/Pine, it's a love story that will make you love this spot even more!

Incredible space to hold an event! The place is warm and unique and has so much character, great…read moreplace for a wedding or special event at reasonable rates with incredible service and flexibility.

This was my first visit and stay at WorldMark Portland in the Old Town/Chinatown area (7/8/26 to…read more7/10/26). The property faces Waterfront Park along SW Naito Parkway at the corner of SW Pine St. I was able to book this brief stay online on 6/26/26. After parking nearby, the perimeter and entrance was clean and staffed with upbeat doormen. I checked in around 530pm Wednesday at the front desk and then was directed to the concierge area where I received a VIP gift, helpful tips and recommendations which was greatly appreciated. I wished I had noted her name - she was a standout with her professional and personable demeanor. I checked out by 845am Friday and it was straightforward. I stayed at a studio unit while reacquainting myself with Portland. After WorldMark/Wyndham stays at Depoe Bay, OR in 2024 and Long Beach, WA in 2025, this was a welcomed improvement. The main lobby was clean with pleasant indoor decor and seating. There's also a mini market, exercise, and laundry facilities on the main level. I appreciated the information kiosk area where one can pick up maps, activity, and destination flyers. Overall a well maintained property from perimeter, entrance, lobby, elevators, and the room I stayed in. Despite that I was within proximity of the elevator, my stay was safe and comfortable. Quiet, respectful guests above, below, and adjacent sides. Good sound proofing with faint traffic noise (just some random fireworks and an early AM train) and light blocking blinds. My studio room had a well appointed bathroom (great shower!), streamlined but well stocked kitchenette, nice modern layout with the furniture, lighting, AC, and flat screen (great viewing of a FIFA World Cup match). I appreciated that the Murphy bed was already pulled down, couch cushions set aside. However, the bed itself was not comfortable. I later found out upon checkout, that a board could have been provided to add more support. Next year, all rooms with this set up will be replaced with new mattresses. There's also limited and oddly placed outlets. Pro tip: there is no onsite parking. Valet parking is $50/day. I ended up using the AirGarage at 95 SW Pine St, which is literally around the corner and across the street from WorldMark PDX. One can book online via airgarage.com or use the QR code or pay station at the corner. I paid $19.50/day with a 65 cents payment processing fee. The night before checkout, I moved my car before midnight and found a street parking spot adjacent to WorldMark PDX. No payment required overnight. I had downloaded the Parking Kitty app and screenshot the specific parking area number. Starting at 8am, parking payment is required. Checkout from WorldMark is 11am. There are various sights, retail businesses, and cafes/bars/restaurants nearby. Folks get around on foot, roller blade/skates, bike, bus, and streetcar, light rail, and car. I did not see much in the way of rentable lime bikes or scooters, or uber lifts. Just exercise common sense and be aware of your surroundings when out and about. Decent location for an urban getaway.

What a joke. Just like every Wyndham/Worldmark property. Always lipstick on a pig. Attractive rooms…read moreto look at, but I guess our point level only gets us a Murphy bed. Not a real bed. The mattress sags in every direction so we feel like we are upside down or on top of each other because it's a cheap horrible mattress. The staff is super nice until you tell them you don't want to attend a members presentation because you just want to be on vacation. Parking is a ridiculous $50 a day but they will waive that if you go to a members presentation. Want a dinner reservation? Sure, but you have to go to a members presentation. Not even water in the room. Probably could get some if we go to a members presentation. Owning Wyndham has been a waste of $30,000 and 10 years of our lives. It's a joke. I'd rather save all year and go stay at a Marriott. At least I know what I'm going to get, my money is as good as anyone else's and I don't have to go to a members presentation. Location is amazing. I posted a picture of the "box spring" frame on the horrible Murphy bed. Zero support. Your body sinks into this gaping hole. We actually put the ironing board in here which helped minimally. Absolute joke of a hotel group. Who would do this to their guests? Oh yeah, a predatory timeshare company would.

I rented Studio Northwest recently to record a demo video and take photos for a marketing project…read more It was such a positive experience. Although I'd never rented the space before, the day flowed as though I had because instructions were provided and everything was so clear and simple. Lucky for me, I was the only renter that day. I ended up needing more time for my project. The owner (Kristal) was so understanding and accommodating. It could have been a very stressful experience rushing to get everything done, but it ended up being rather easygoing, even with so much to do. I will definitely be renting the space again for future projects, and you should, too!

Studio Northwest is a beautiful, bright, and inviting space perfect for small business workshops,…read moreclasses, events, and networking. Kristal Passy is such a gracious host. This downtown Portland event space is beautifully decorated and can be customized for your event. The location is easy to access from the freeway, and parking is easy. I would highly recommend scheduling your next small business event here!