One of the best parks I've ever visited. There is SO MUCH to do. I also grew up frequenting this…read morepark, so I definitely have some nostalgia attachment. But I'll leave that out and talk objectively. First up, the playground. It's nice, clean, and one of the biggest I went to as a kid. I thought it was really fun then, and it seems to still be the same now. There's plenty of open field space. Some made up for baseball, some just grass ready to run in OR play any game you want. Speaking of baseball, Rister Stadium's right there. As you're driving in, it's on the left. I'm not sure if it technically counts as "part of Tam O'Shanter Park" but it sure feels like it. There is PLENTY of parking. I remember as far back as before they added all the nice new paved lots. This park is also kind of "in a corner" for lack of a better term. What I mean to say is, there's other parks in town that can be right off a street, or even entirely surrounded by streets or other things. This is a big park, and secluded enough. Overall, I find there to be plenty of fun for the entire family. This is a frequently visited park, and very popular. Be sure to check out the drive-thru Christmas Lights every December! (Thanks Rotary!)

Not a bad park. There is plenty of parking and shaded seating. I saw many people hosting parties…read morehere. The playground looked nice but it was raining when we went.

Hidden gem in Longview. The pdx Japanese garden costs to go into and then they have strict rules…read morelike no photography. This park is free and Theres no ridiculous rules to deal with. Such a gorgeous park. Highly recommended for those looking for an eastern look.

I was really disappointed in our visit to the Japanese Gardens at lake Sacagawea Park. We travel…read morewith our dog and one of the things I usually look for when exploring a new town is a nice local park where we can bring her along. I'd seen information online suggesting that this location was dog friendly, so I thought this would be an easy stop for us and routed us slightly out of our way to come here. Unfortunately that was not our experience. When we arrived, we discovered that dogs are not allowed in the Japanese Garden area and there were also signs throughout the park indicating that dogs are prohibited in many areas. It seems like they allow leashed dogs in parts of the park, but there are several restricted areas. So if you're traveling with a dog, I would recommend skipping this area entirely. It's not worth trying to decipher where it is and is not okay for you to be. Since we were already here we took turns checking out the gardens themselves and honestly they were pretty underwhelming. I don't know if we caught them at the wrong time of year, but there doesn't seem to be anything here that makes it worth the effort of a trip specifically to come in and see them. The park itself looked nice and people seemed to enjoy walking around the lake, but the gardens just weren't that impressive in my opinion. In hindsight, I really wish we had skipped this stop but if you don't have a dog or don't travel with one, you may enjoy this location.

This is a nice little park and I mean little! Right at the ferry landing. There's a picnic table…read more(covered...it rains a lot here) and a porta potty. Also various amenities for dogs. A very nice, well kept area to rest and relax if you happened to just miss the ferry. The ferry is great too but I couldn't check in because Yelp has the ferry location somewhere way far away from where it actually is. Couldn't check in on the Oregon side either. I don't know who paid to build this park and who maintains it. Perhaps the Buffington family? I gather they have been an institution on Puget Island for a very long time.

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.

What a wonderful under the radar waterfall this is...Beaver Falls!…read more Located 6 miles east of Clatskanie, Oregon, this area near the Columbia River is beautiful. Let's get straight to the heart of what Beaver Falls is all about... If you plug "Beaver Falls Trailhead" into Google Maps, you'll have no problem finding it. Then just park along the side of Highway 30 and hike 1/3rd of a mile through the forest to the base of the falls. It's that easy. When I visited on a Thursday in early afternoon of July, there was hardly anyone around which was good for taking quality photos. Best of all, you can swim in the waters. So definitely bring a bathing suit, towel and a pair of water shoes so the rocks won't hurt your feet while entering the pool beneath Beaver Falls. The water is cold but once you jump in and get comfortable, it's a terrific setting. There's also a long rope where you can swing across and splash down below. It's great for kids (and adults too, lol) to have playful times. For me, I was content soaking in the pool and appreciating the surroundings. More info... - It's free to visit. - Cell phone reception works fine. - You can walk underneath the falls! This is a Must-Do. You can capture some amazing moments standing beside Beaver Falls. It's not hard or dangerous and offers a unique perspective. - Beaver Falls is just one of many outstanding waterfalls situated around Oregon and especially near the Columbia River. There's also Lower Lewis River Falls, Panther Creek Falls and Spirit Falls, to name a few. - You can spend a few hours hanging out or as little as 30 - 40 minutes. It depends on your time horizon. But overall, it's really pleasant to be here that I'd suggest bringing snacks, lunch and maybe having a picnic. This Beaver Falls is absolutely so much fun to hang out at. When you can swim in the waters, swing from a rope and even walk underneath the falls, It makes for a worthwhile summer visit.

Well, it looks like the field is finally on Yelp. I had to review this ASAP! My family and I have…read morehad four season tickets, since the creation of the team in 2010. We sit in the "Home Plate Club" so I'll be speaking from that perspective, for the majority of this review. Food will be the first thing I tackle. We have servers that take our order, and then bring us the food, and they're always OUTSTANDING! They're mostly high school kids looking for a summer job before college, and despite that potentially "bad omen" they're kind, hardworking, and care about you and their job. As for the food itself, it's very good. They've got the standard ballpark fare, and they excel at it in my opinion. We also get the food pretty fast. Next up will be the stadium itself. It's very well taken care of, and it's nice to look at. It's nothing too insane, considering it's in a small town with a college league. But for what it is, it's better than some stadiums within a few hour radius...any sports, any you can think of...I'll leave it there, so as not to roast. I don't wanna blaze down that trail. While there is a lot of parking, and seating, if you come DAY OF and it's packed...you may have a hard time finding a parking spot, and getting a ticket. That's not a con, it's a pro. I love when it's packed, because it means they're successful! For non home plate club, seating is perfectly fine. I'm not sure what else I could talk about, aside from the team. I guess I could mention the location, it's easy access. There's also no lines while entering. I think the team is good. I think that's all I have to say. When you come, you get a feel for an entertaining time watching baseball. Great food, very outdoors, just a great summer hang for a group. Oh, reasonably priced food and tickets in my opinion. Kids and adults alike, will enjoy their time. Maybe even without being a fan of baseball, or sports in general. Sorry if this was lacking in information. Thanks for reading.

David Story is used by the Cowlitz Black Bears of the West Coast League (a wooden bat college…read moreleague) as their home field. It's old, somewhat worse for wear but very typical for a small town field. The stadium is part of Lower Columbia College campus. - There are several seating options including general admission and grandstand. Prices are dirt cheap as with all WCL games. GA is bleachers; grandstand comprises individual seats with backs and armrests. We sat in the grandstand which offers a good view of home plate action but the seats are fairly uncomfortable. - Food and drinks are available at the concession area on the third base side. Typical ball park food although they offer Impossible burgers for vegetarians. You can download and use the FanFood app to order stuff instead of waiting in the looooong line. On the first base side, there's a small drink concession that strangely seemed unpopular with fans. - Beer, my go-to beverage, is either domestic cans or possibly one or more craft beer taps. During the game we attended, the tap situation was reduced to just one type of beer, a rather inexcusable thing for a PNW stadium. They have wine and other stuff too, of course. - No water fountains or coolers set out (as they have in some other stadiums). So if you want water, plastic bottles are it. Not a fan of that. - Lots of stadium announcements and they're LOUD. Maybe we were just too close to the speaker. - Great parking right near the stadium entrances. - Restrooms are located on the third base side but there's also some on the first base area outside the stadium. They're in the next building over. That wasn't at all clear to us rookie Story Field visitors and probably could be signed better (or signed at all). - Stadium announcer introduced our team (the Bend Elks) as the Bend Eagles. Hard to forgive that error. All in all, a nice stadium for small town baseball.

It was my buddies bachelor party and he wanted to go bouldering and hiking. On Sunday morning we…read moregot up early and headed to the mountain. My buddy had previously done the hike and said it was one of his favorites, he did warn us that it was a pretty tough hike. I was shocked at just how steep the climb was. I was also shocked when we hit a ridge that had great views only to turn around and realize that we still had quite a bit of climb ahead of us. We had not even hit the "saddle" yet. Once we finally hit the top of the climb I was absolutely blown away at the sights. It was absolutely gorgeous!! You could turn every direction and see something amazing!! We were able to see 4 mountain ranges clearly and another one waaay off in the distance, plus from the other direction you could see the ocean!! For exercise purposes this is one of the best climbs I have ever done. It was really tough and burned out my legs. For views it was one of the best I have seen so far. I have only recently gotten into hiking in the last couple of years. I have been pushing myself further and further. Lil si was probably the toughest one I did last year, this is by far the toughest I have done this year, possibly to date!! One quick note. We went on a beautiful day on a busy holiday weekend and the parking was nuts and the climb was packed, but people were polite and would pull off to the side to let people pass.

Scenic views from the summit best seen midweek or in fall when there are less people. Also most…read morepeople follow the laws and have their dogs on a leash but there are always a few rule breakers so if you are afraid of dogs or allergic to them use caution here. Trail has some loose rock and can be slippery in sections. Light hiking boots are a good idea.

First visit with our Jack Russell mix and he loved it. All the dogs were playful and well-mannered…read more It was in the low 40s, not rainy and pleasant for walking the dirt path and running around in the grass. Unfortunately, there were lots of piles of poop not picked up by owners. Signs everywhere, plenty of bags and a trash can available.

There isn't anything really exciting about this park however, it is pretty well-maintained and I…read morefeel safe there, even if I'm by myself. Would like to see some dirt mounds put up or some thing to challenge dogs as they run around.