Overcrowded May - August. Not enough parking. Check the water quality- it's often polluted Expensive $120 parking tickets $145 fine for dog off leash "Beach" is very small Construction during summer 2026 on river path Go visit spring, fall or winter Or go very early in the morning in the summer read more

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t's great for families and solo visitors alike. You can kayak here, but be prepared for a steep trail down to the water; bringing kayaks on dollies is recommended. Head past the bathroom and down the road to the launch area, then go right from the beach to reach Hog Island. The water is calm and relaxing. It's a nice spot for walking dogs, with easy trails and a sandy area by the river for them to enjoy. read more

What a fantastic park in the heart of Lake Oswego! There are so many amenities at this park I had to look them up on their website to remember. They have: - restroom facility -water access to the Willamette River - nice trail up on the bluff along the river - playground - 2 baseball fields - soccer field - pickleball courts - garden area - picnic tables & picnic shelters (lower shelter has 2 barbecues) We just went here to walk along the river and were pleasantly surprised with all the amenities and how very well maintained the park was. Check it out! read more

A nice quiet park that goes directly to the river. I thought it would be cool because it had an arc but honestly it's pretty mid. read more

It is a great park but it's way too crowded on hot days and parking is VERY limited. Be aware that the local police are now giving $120 tickets for parking violations. read more

Love this park. One of my favorites place in Lake Oswego. The sandbox is a huge hit with my kiddo. Love the access to the river in the summer as well. read more

I had the opportunity to visit this park for the first time last weekend for our annual family photo session. While I haven't viewed the professional proofs yet, I already know that they are going to be amazing. How could they not be in such a beautiful location? Tucked into the heart of downtown LO, there are so many unique settings located within this beautiful park that you are guaranteed to end up with dozens of stunning photos, even if you are just snapping a couple of candids with an iPhone like we did in the pics below. While I didn't have the opportunity to explore all the amenities that this park has to offer, if you are searching for a location to take some gorgeous photos that is not too far off the beaten path, then you do not need to look any further. This hidden gem will not disappoint. There is also plenty of free parking on site as well. read more

George Rogers Park - Plenty of beautiful settings make for the perfect photo op - Parks Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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This is an awesome park! It's the 3rd day of Spring, it is 52 degrees, quiet (there are people in the small park playing, having picnic, with their dogs, and children), or on the beach, but this is a perfect time for me! It's a bit breezy, cool, wearing my hat & gloves and coat - PERFECT! We didn't get to see everything, where we picnic, in a shady picnic area with many benches and tables, only two were occupied, and it's during pandemic. I wanted to start our walk here, but hubby directed me to go to the car & drop off our lunch bag, and we never went back! Let's just say: I took lots of photos! We will have to come back for Part 2! read more

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First off, *how and why did I lose my previous ROTD for this park????????????* And did I lose other ROTD'S? I don't know, I didn't keep track of them all but I am 100% certain this was previously a ROTD for me. And why can't I post videos :( It wants to trim an already short video and then doesn't even post that! Gah! Wow, I keep discovering more good stuff here! I'm glad they finally opened up the real bathroom since porta potties are well....ew. But hey, many places don't even have that! So my previous reviews were about the beach and hiking trail above the river. But there is also a little forest the opposite direction of the river walk. When you cross the little bridge you can go left above the river, or to the right, towards the forest and creek. The river side sorta ends when the sidewalk ends near the first neighborhood street, it's a pretty decent length walk. We explored the forest/creek last time and it was so pretty there too, but in a different way. The forest isn't too big, and it quickly leads to a nice neighborhood along the lake. It's super scenic too, overall a bit shorter of a walk than the opposite side. I recommend doing both. Please see my photos and video. read more

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Positively gorgeous park. Bring a picnic to snack on the grass and enjoy the water view. The trails are nice. The sand beach is small but fun. The playground is inconvenient to get to and parking is limited. But nothing beats this lovely vista. Nothing. read more

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I always love going to George Rogers Park/Beach access. It was 90 degrees and my girlfriend and I made an impromptu decision to grab our gear and spend the evening at this fun location. It's always busy with tons of people on the beach and in the water enjoying SUP, floats, jet skis, etc. It's always packed and although I love the location. It really difficult to find parking. It makes it challenging when you have to haul your equipment down. This is definitely a place to stay and play in the sun with family and friends. read more

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Great fun for the whole family, it can get very full on a hot day but definitely a good place to have a safe refreshing day. There's different areas to swim and go for a boat ride, as well as a park nearby read more

George Rogers Park - Parks Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

So fun for the whole family! Bring food, water , sun hat, water shoes! Kayaks floating tubes! Water it gets hot!! Sand toys! read more

George Rogers Park - Great place to kayak - Parks Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

4.5 stars for sure! The only reason why it's not 5 stars is because of the entrances to the park. If you missed the first signal you will have to make a U-turn because the next signal won't let you turn into the park...strange...and that confused me but yeah, now I know how to get into the park, lol. Huge soccer field with games going on over the weekends, the river was nice and wide for all kinds of water sports. I saw people row, kayak, canoe, sail, or simply played in the water. Lots of green space for various parties and events and I believe there were trails, too. There was also lots of shade when it got a little too hot. Trash cans were laid out nicely throughout the park and bathrooms, at least the one we were next to was nicely built (not honey buckets). There were tables throughout the area too. I wish I had more time to explore the place, maybe next time when I visit LakeO again. read more

Fishermen can be territorial about their favorite spots, so I may get in a wee bit of trouble for mentioning this place. From State Street, this park doesn't look like much at all. Just a baseball field at the busy intersection of Highway 43 and McVey Street. But it is all just a front. The true pleasures of this park are revealed as you head down Green Street towards the river. Past the baseball field there is a good play structure, but continue further and follow the road to your right down to the lower parking lot. You'll arrive at a nice access point to the Willamette River and Oswego Creek. It is a little walk to the beach and they give you the option of stairs or a ramp, which is convenient for those with strollers, or in my case, a dog that is stair impaired. George Rogers has been a family favorite for years. The beach isn't huge or particularly lovely, but it can be a nice spot for a picnic, fishing, launching your kayak or just dipping your feet in the water on a hot summer night. I need to add a warning here that the drop-off can be steep. One of my scariest parenting moments occurred at this beach when my 3-year old was walking along the shore and suddenly disappeared under the water. This is a good spot to take your dog swimming. When our dog was a puppy, we preferred Mary S. Young Park since it is less crowded and sometimes we got the beach to ourselves. But to get there you have a very steep trail and as our dog got older, MSY became less of an option. In addition to the river access, there are some nice trails through the trees for hikers and joggers. I know it can be a popular sport to hate on Lake Oswego if you live elsewhere, but this is a city that does a wonderful job maintaining its parks. read more

Nice swimming spot. Great walking area around park. Walk was mostly through neighborhood but really nice. Saw a bald eagle too which was nice. read more

Fantastic park rich with history and full of cool places to explore and play. Whether you come here to hang out next to the Willamette river, go to the Shakespeare festival in the park, have pancakes on Fourth of July in the ballfield or just generally to hang out with your kids at the playground, there is something for everyone and a good time to be had by all. This park has riverfront access. The beach is like no other one I've ever been to on the Willamette or anywhere else. There used to be an iron smeltery here and next-door was a Lumbermill. Because of that all along the riverbank you can find tiny shards of what appears to be obsidian but is actually iron ore. It's very cool stuff. It's very shiny like glass and strikingly Black. You can wade in the water here or take a canoe out and check things out if you want. There's plenty to see with Reminence of old industry in an area of Portland that's rich with history. The playground here is great, it has fencing around most of it and offers a variety of cool features. The sandbox has a great digging claw that can be controlled from the sideline. There are lots of trucks and tractors that have been donated by the neighborhood people over the years to play with. There's great spaces for imaginative play with a fake pirate boat and swings. There's features to stand on that spin around and climbing structures with bridges. All ages can find something interesting to do here even adventurous adults. There is parking on both sides of the park. You will find tennis courts in the upper area along with the ballfield, the playground, and a part of the park that is dedicated to Portland sister city in Japan. The lower area has parking flanking the bottom of the ballfield and going down the hill towards the smeltery. There's lots of picnic areas, bathrooms and a circular part to run your dog or jog. If you would like to take a stroll you can walk down the river in the area of the old mill for about three quarters of a mile. You also cross Oswego Creek over a little bridge with a nice view. There's lots of cool historical information about the area here that you can read. I have been coming here since I was a kid and would highly suggest adding it to your repertoire if you are a Portlander. This is an incredibly elaborate an interesting park and a true icon of Portland history. read more

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If you looking for good scenery, a easy hike, a body of water and a somewhat popular area. This could be your place, The drive can be a pain if taken later in the day. It's always a good spot to read and look out to the water in my book. read more

Great park to go for almost everything. It's got a beach with a private feel, playground and lots of open area for Park activities. I wanted to take the fam to the beach without the hassles of driving for two hours to the coast. It's not clear, but there were plenty of people in the water to make me feel confident it was cool to swim in. We had a great time and it's definitely a place you should check out. read more

George Rogers Park - Park stairway that leads to a cool beach! - Parks Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

This is such a lovely little park. There is a great little sandy beach for some river time without having to drive miles away. It really feels like an escape from the city even though it is right in the middle of the metro area. Highly recommend! read more

This is a great park. The dogs love to splash in the river and there are some short trails around. Gets crowded in the summer but still a great spot. read more

This is a gorgeous well maintained park. So many different backdrops for photos too. Awesome sandy area on the water that's very beach-like. Great place for kids, hiking, photography, or a nice picnic! read more

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Brought my kids (ages 4 & almost 2) to the playground and we had a lot of fun. There one structure that is geared toward older kids (great for our 4 year old) and another structure more for the little ones. And then a number of other stand-alone play things that they both enjoyed. There's also a sandbox that kept them busy for probably an hour or so. Lots of parking and easy to find. We'll definitely be back again, and perhaps next time I'll bring the rackets and play some tennis too. read more

Top to-go spots that isn't as far drive as the coast with a little beach with every necessity needed-- picnic benches with provided grills, a small beach to swim and sunbathe, and a rental spot for kayaking and paddle boating. It's the ultimate spot for picnics, gatherings, or a simple, chill day to relax in Lake Oswego read more

This was a fun park - lots of water sport opportunities. When I drive in there were a few kayakers out. There is a lot of history in this place - lots of historic plaques with pictures and maps of the area in its hay-day. The smoke stack like stone feature was the historic piece that was the heart of the iron foundry. Hike areas available and a cool bridge that spans to connect hiking trails to the recreation area. There is sufficient parking and a pretty clean bathrooms. read more

This was a park I'd driven by without giving a 2nd thought to. From the road all you see is a softball diamond, baseball diamond and soccer field. Generic soccer mom and little league dad territory. It wasn't until my parents were visiting and a friend recommended taking our dogs to George Rogers park for a swim. Having a water dog I was eager to find a little riverfront park that was not subject the City of Portland's sewage overflow (for those of you that don't know, you don't want to come in contact with the Willamette north of the Sellwood bridge after it rains more than 1/4 inch, it's a heinous Clean Water Act violation and the City is a long way from having it fixed). Back to GRP. The park has a few fun old structures left from Lake O's iron smelting past, included a huge foundry furnace. There are a few good picnic table and barbecue spots, even a few covered ones for when the rain hits. There are also some forest paths running along the Willamatte and the creek running out of Lake Oswego. The best part though is there are a few hundred feet of beach on the Willamette. With only a slight bit of current it is a great spot to have your dog play in the water. Be sure to bring your own stick/toy, the beach has been picked clean of anything suitable for fetching. There are also a few ducks, so bring your bread crumbs. read more

What an incredible beauty! It was like I stepped into an exquisite scenic oil painting! Brush strokes left textural marks on sky, reflection on water was smudged smoothly in circular motions. Where the sky meets water, silhouettes of trees were defined and distinguished the line. I heard summer is fantastic here! Well, it's already fantastic in February, how could it be more fantastic than this? check out my picture! read more

George Rogers Park - At George Rogers Park, February 2017! - Parks Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

This park is fantastic! We stopped over after the Farmer's Market to let our toddler loose. There is a really great playground with all sorts of fun and unique pieces. It also has a nice sand pit to play in, complete with dump trucks and a sand scooper. There is also a cute little beach down by the lake. It's a great place to let your kids hang out and skip a few rocks. There's also a hiking trail off to the side with a cute little bridge. We didn't have time to fully explore, but there seemed to be plenty to do. We will definitely be back to take a closer look and play some more with the little one. read more

GRP is truly a gem during this unusually hot Portland summer. I spent some time reading reviews of other water front / beach parks. I needed it to be cool/ refreshing and cool/ awesome. I went with my 7 yr boy & he was happy before we even had sunscreen on. We arrived early (11:30) & found a great spot in the shade. It was not crowded at all. Then we explored around the bend where the river flows into a shallow flow. My son spent a good amount of time exploring the lazy stream and bank- collecting rocks, annoying ducks, building sand structures, etc. Later we explored the rocks near the boat landing; we found this to be the "dog spot". There were 9 dogs, off leash, fetching balls out of the water. I real joy to watch. He also found friends to play with as I read a great book and even spent a little time knitting! This park lived up to the other outstanding reviews: well maintained, plenty of trash receptacles, a clean bathroom, beach access ramp as well as stairs, a grassy lawn if you are not needing the beach as well as trails for hiking. We went for a short walk, but will allow for ore time on our next visit. We will bring a bigger cooler and stay longer. This is our new favorite park! read more

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Great location, but haven't figured out if they have a longer walking/jogging trail that's not flanked by driving cars. I just kept going back and forth on the one little stretch I found. Nice if you get here early enough to get the path to yourself read more

Great park. Biking trail. Lawn area. Waterfront beach like area. Hiking area. The dog loved it. Great experience on a great day! read more

George Rogers Park - Waterfront area. - Parks Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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The only thing not to like about this place is that there's not a whole lot of parking but other than that it's pretty awesome. It's a great little beach right on the river and it's a great place for kids to swim. The only issue is that there are quite a few large rocks on the shore but nothing so major that it stopped you from having a good time. read more

This is one of my favorite parks. It has river access with a sandy beach, walking trails, a pretty bridge, a big forest, lots of grass and clean restrooms. Park in the lower parking lot. It gets really busy on weekends in the summer. read more

This park is so beautiful. It has some great stuff to check out. And there are bathrooms, and a waterfront and a place to grill food, and tables to sit at. I had a lot of fun here! It's a very clean and awesome place! read more

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Bring good Running/walking shoes and a sweater. It's a bit chilly in the morning! read more

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Great place for a variety of portraits. There's the Willamette River waterfront and beach, steps, flowers, a large bridge, a baseball diamond, trees for kiddos to climb in, picnic tables, a trellis, and more. I still haven't explored the entire park, but so far the pictures I've taken there have come out amazing in regard to the backgrounds and props. My favorite thing about this park is the ability to do "beach" pictures without having to drive for 2+ hours! read more

Great park for the kids- amazing walking path along the river. The beach area is really nice as well! Kids playground area is fenced off and really clean it was perfect for little kids read more

Love this park! It's clean with a walking path, grass area and a little sand area down by the river. read more

George Rogers Park - Willamette river sand area at George Rogers park - Parks Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

National Register of Historic Places on a peaceful lake shore with a range of wildlife activity, picnic benches, and bathrooms. Went on a weekday afternoon and there were less than 5 people here. Great place to reflect and recharge, highly recommend! read more

Great place to go paddleboarding! Has amazing views and the river is peaceful. There is also a beach that you can chill at and lots of cool history around the area too. Great for hiking as well or walking your dog. This park has it all! read more