With plenty of shaded picnic tables, a walking path, large open grass area, water access and public…read morerestrooms, this is a family friendly park. There is even a small, very small, playground area for little kids. There are beach / river access areas but I didn't see any lifeguards. If you aren't from this area, be aware of the extremely high wind speeds and currents. I'd recommend just dipping your feet, not swimming! There is plenty of parking, even on the busiest days. Located off exit 85 on I-84, just minutes from downtown The Dalles, the Riverfront Park is open Memorial Day through October 31st, Dawn til dusk.

Wow. The views! We came by to use the clean restrooms on our way home. We were blown away by the…read morefantastic views from the parking lot. I wonder what the policy is for parking overnight? There is lots of picnic benches and plenty of green space to stretch out. I didn't check out the boat launch, but I saw it from the freeway and it looked nice. Another great rest stop on our way home.

I stayed here twice: 08/25 and 09/25. The most peaceful, quiet, and calming place. I felt so at…read morepeace here. my service dog loved it, too. Unfortunately we were on a time crunch both ways. We will be heading there again this year to stay for a few days.

We loved everything about Crow Butte and plan to return next year around the same time. Sites have…read moregrills and fire pits, and I'm pretty sure every site has a great view of the water surrounding the island. Mary and Wayne were incredibly helpful and accommodating of our family, as this was our maiden voyage! The place is well lit, but not intrusively so. The bathrooms are clean and have a shower area inside. It was a bit to cold and windy to swim so we took full advantage of the park and playground while we were here! We had a peaceful, pleasant stay here for two days and nights, and are looking forward to returning.

Can not say enough wonderful things about this Campground/Park. The hosts Dwayne and Mary were…read moreabsolutely wonderful and available for any questions etc. They even let us switch to a better site our 2nd night without any problems. The campground and facilities are wonderfully maintained. The huge park is maintained beautifully as well and has a wonderful playground for kids. Located right on the river makes for a beautiful backdrop with a boat launch and marina. I highly recommend staying here and enjoying the peace and quiet. We are scheduled to come back in Sept for 3 night and are looking forward to it.

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!

Lovely setting...but way too loud to stay overnight…read more Decided to stay at the campground while exploring the area. The setting of the campground is really pretty, and felt quite peaceful until dark. I'd noticed the sign on the info board warning of noise. But honestly I assumed it would be the normal passing train noise we always experience when staying along the gorge. But this location was something different...train whistles were sounded throughout the entire night. No sleep was to be had for me here. Regardless, we prepped to roam the trails that morning. While I didn't have big expectations when we started off along the river we really ended up enjoying the trails. The hillsides around the Deschutes provide a simply stunning landscape. There are multiple, parallel levels of trails from which to choose. We opted to take about 5 miles round trip, starting on the lowest trail and looping back via the next level up. The trails are narrow & winding, with uneven surfaces. On that sunny day it was very serene, with only the sounds of the river and birds. I wouldn't consider using the campground again, simply due to the train whistles. The sites weren't at all private, some level/some not...but all with nice river views. I would definitely recommend use of the trail system, however.

This is an ok park if you are stopping for a picnic or to take a hike. It's right on the river so…read morethere are great views, fresh air and all that the Gorge has to offer. However, being the Gorge it can get windy. Sometimes very windy. I don't camp but if I did it wouldn't be here. It's right on the rail line and five mile long freight rains pass by a few hundred feet away every five minutes..... literally. Other than that, it's a good State park with all the amenities. Easy to get to so if you are on the Interstate and need a break you'll find this area more refreshing than a highway rest area.

Great park and playground. Beautiful grounds, though lawn around playground needs a little love but…read morelooks like it's coming back. The sprinkles do hit sections of the playground but personally I think it's great because it washes everything down. We stopped here on our travels to let the toddler play and stretch his legs and we had just as much fun on the playground, really fun and creative structures. Definitely will be a future stop again.

Nice park with fabulous views…read more We dropped by Sorosis this weekend, looking for somewhere new to stretch the legs. It's a lovely drive up, and you get amazing views of the gorge from the lot. There's plenty of parking around, and it appeared that the park has a little something for everyone: ball fields, play ground, disc golf, green space, and a walking path around the perimeter. You're not going to get a hike in here, but a spot to stretch it's got. The grounds looked clean and it appeared there were some improvements in the works. Nice, peaceful park. :)

There is no playground here. There are some gazebos with tables and an empty area. Yelp wants a…read moreminimum length of review but it's hard to review a nonexistent thing.

Full disclosure- When I was 10, my dad was involved in rotary and helped get this park built. We…read more(my siblings and I) helped build it as much as 10, 8 and 5 year olds could, so we have an attachment. That said, it remains an amazing little park! It's located a little over a mile from Sarg Hubbard park and about half a mile from El Mirador (the closest restaurant). It's a delightful little walk along the greenway path! If you're a fan of flat, nicely paved ground, with plenty of foliage, a lovely river running past and the occasional deer, this walk is for you! The park itself was donated entirely and constructed by volunteers about 25 years ago. It's got everything a kid could want - slides, bridges, stuff to climb on, high towers to look out, chains to balance on, swings, tires and small little labyrinths! You can run around or just climb all over! The place has one way in and one way out, which corrales everyone nicely. The place has definitely been used over the past 2 decades, but has plenty of miles left. There's good spots for parents to sit and observe or plenty of room to actually run with the kids, wherever your fancy! If you're looking for a good family outing spot, this one needs to be on your list!

We had someone recommend this park and glad we checked it out! Love how toddler friendly this place…read moreis especially the padded ground. The swing glider was especially unique and super fun! Love the different options of play and different learning resources. Highly recommend!

I really love this park! Not only is it tucked away at the top of Merinda but it's newer & EVERYONE…read morecan enjoy it. It was truly made to accommodate our friends with special needs. My kids (4, 3, 1) all enjoy this park. The soft flooring is comforting knowing that if my child were to fall, it wouldn't be as devastating as wood chips or concrete. No sand! & that's wonderful. There is so much to do here. Lots of swings, slides, a merry go round type of thing, a seated tic tac toe station that rocks back & forth, monkey bars, a little maze with fun activities, little seats that spin, etc. There's also a restroom close by. Def will be returning regularly.

No parking to easily access the park. The parks and recreation website says the restrooms are open…read more(end of May), and they are locked. You guys should get it together.

This used to be one of our nicest parks and great for families. Now, it's unusable due to homeless…read morepeople taking it over. There are tents everywhere, garbage, people shooting up by bathrooms. It's located next to our fire department and police department. Everyone wonders why nothing is done by the city. It's a shame.