Joe Dancer Park

1.9 mi

This is one if the coolest free city parks ever! There are a few different areas of the playground…read morewith a really tall play structure for older kids, and small play structures for littlest kids. There's also a climbing wall, zip line kinda thing, and a really big sand lot with a volcano-kinda thing in the middle that is deceptively difficult to walk up because the sand makes it slippery! PLUS there's a splash pad water fountain wet area! That part is not open year round. I mean it's open, but the fountains aren't running in the winter. All this is surrounded by covered picnic tables, very large grassy areas, walking paths covered by trees. Car parking. Bicycle parking. Clean bathrooms. Friendly clientele. We entered from the east side of the park where there is pedestrian access. On the west side of the park near the vehicle entrance, there is a skate park! And 4 half basketball courts, plus a boulder, I guess for bouldering.

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Evergreen Aviation Playground

4.0

(5 reviews)

0.9 mi

Been coming to this park for years with my daughter. Every time I come with my daughter over the…read moreyears things are still torn up and broken. A slide that was cracked 2 years ago now has a sharp half edge at the bottom while the other half is missing. The pad under the equipment is torn to hell and needs to be replaced. All the swings except 1 work and that's my daughter's favorite things. Much like the dilapidated and old park near the aquatic center rather than remove the broken crap they leave it for kids. There are potholes in the mat under equipment everywhere. Its a dangerous hazard. The actual jungle gym is nice, but everything else is garbage. Moss and mud are underneath things. Someone needs to fully repair the ground, change the underneath to chips maybe, replace the swings, replace the slide and add the seat back to the helicopter. Evergreen is a shithole and this eye sore is no good for my daughter. Talk about a company that doesn't care.

Super cool place and loved it it a nice place bunch of planes really recommend to bring you kids…read morehere if the love planes

Evergreen's playground for kids

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Entrance to tree park behind Evergreen Aviation.

Erratic Rock State Natural Area

3.9

(8 reviews)

4.7 mi

Lovely adventure…read more Parking is 4 ish spaces along the road. Small trailhead with info plaque. Trail is steep, paved, and pretty short. The erratic rock is on a bluff overlooking wine country. There's some interesting native plants and the rock is impressive. Deposited by glacial floods when the big ice dam broke.

While not an amazing attraction, it's a cool stop if you're in the area. Fairly steep short walk up…read morea paved path to an open area with a rock. Rocks, actually. No facilities of any kind.

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Erratic Rock

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Chegwyn Farms Neighborhood Park

1.7 mi

My dog and I walk up to the park a couple times a week. Sometimes idiots leave trash around the…read moretables, not often. It is a dog friendly walking park. Disposal bags, please use them. Plenty of trash cans.

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Riverside Dog Park

3.8

(6 reviews)

0.4 mi

Beautiful large dog park with both a small and large dog side. Well treed with tables and benches…read moreand paved paths if you want to get your steps in. There is both a dry/bark side and a wet/grassy side for each park. Nicest we've ever been to.

While visiting McMinnville we stopped at a park by the library and it stated that dogs were not…read moreallowed so we looked online at the Parks and Rec website and were directed to the Riverside Dog Park. The first section had bark ground covering and a few trees and benches. I am not comfortable with my dogs walking on bark because of the possible splinter factor and it just doesn't seem as comfortable. So we walked farther on to the grassy area which was a lot nicer but it didn't have many trees and there were no benches to sit at. There were a few places for dogs to get drinks and a couple of plastic pools to take a doggie dip in. There were large trash receptacles which were a welcome sight. A lot of parking out front and a potter potty nearby if needed.

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Joel Perkins Park

4.2 mi

Great little park in the middle of Lafayette Oregon! It has a grassy area to run around in, two…read moreplay structure areas, and a good size covered picnic area! Great little park to stop and have some lunch in or walk to if you want to get outside! Great safe spot for children to play!

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Ewing Young Dog Park

4.4

(8 reviews)

11.4 mi

This park is rough. Pretty hilly trails. Poorly maintained river access. Natural areas have lots…read moreof invasives. I suppose if I was into frisbee golf I might feel differently.

I went for an impromptu picnic and it was very pleasant. I…read moreenjoyed watching the people use the skate park and the BMX track.

Ewing Young park

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Courthouse Square Park

4.0

5.1 mi

Clean neighborhood historic park in Dayton. Pleasant surprise while passing thru this town to a…read morewinery. Lots of shade and benches. Kid's playground area is in full sun. Fort Yamhill was an American military fortification in the state of Oregon. Built in 1856 in the Oregon Territory, it remained an active post until 1866. The Army outpost was used to provide a presence next to the Grand Ronde Agency Coastal Reservation. Several officers stationed at the United States Army post prior to the American Civil War would later serve as generals in that war. Interesting little historical park.

Fort Yamhill Block House

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Fort Yamhill Block House

Discovery Meadows Skatepark

2.0 mi

How did I miss this treasure at Discovery Meadows Park! Mostly ramp, a couple rails, I think a few…read moresome stairs. Good for skateboard, roller skates, scooter, even bicycle! If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

Rules for Discovery Meadows Skatepark, located at the west end of Discovery Meadows Community Park

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Discovery Meadows Skatepark is located at the west end of Discovery Meadows Community Park

Galen Mcbee Airport Park

1.8 mi

We are lucky to have many great parks in the area, but Galen McBee is one of my very favorites. It…read moreis unique as far as parks go, in fact I would call it more of a nature walk or short hike. There is a fair amount of parking, not lots, but I have never seen it very busy. It is a popular spot for dogs too, but honestly, the trails are long enough that we rarely encounter many other visitors. It is simply a lovely wooded ramble, verdant with ferns and trees, thimbleberries, trillium, a trickling creek complet with bridge, mushrooms growing all over.....Speaking of which, one of the best parts of this park is a giant moss-covered mushroom house you can walk right in to! It is freaking adorable, and I don't know how it isn't this area's Instagram go-to. There are also other neat sculptures (no longer running water fountains but still pretty!) to discover as you meander the path, plus benches and picnic tables too. Near the end there is an area where the trail breaks off into a couple different off shoots, and I swear the first time we visited we chose the wrong path 3 or 4 times, so we kept ending up in the same spot! Basically, it loops around the outskirts of the park, and then to leave you take a path through the interior. Head toward the area that goes down to the creek, and you'll be out in no time. Overall, this is a special spot to enjoy nature. It feels much larger than it is, and is a great escape, even from McMinnville, a not-so-big little city.

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Stafford Hills Club

4.2

(44 reviews)

24.6 mi

We recently joined Stafford Hills Club after touring four other gyms including the new Lake Oswego…read moreaquatic center which did not impress me but it was nice. After touring the gyms I came away with the impression that Stafford was by far the best gym in the area. The staff is superb and the gym and equipment are clean. None of that terrible "gym" smell that you often get at the gyms as they age. They also do an excellent job at making sure there aren't so many members in the gym that there are long wait times to use the equipment.

"A place where everybody knows your name... and you're always glad you came." [1]…read more My review is based on my membership of one year where I've consistently visited 4x/week. Beginning during the end stages of COVID restrictions, it was so nice to experience outdoor swimming, the hot tub, and social time with other members. Swimming is my main experience at the club so here is what you should know: * Six lane outdoor salt water pool that is open year round (I've done laps in the snow, sleet, and hail). * You can reserve four of the six lanes and it is very competitive to get times, especially during the warm weather months when you are competing for space with the swim team, swim lessons, and aqua aerobics classes. * The other two lanes are left open for first come first serve usage and swimmers are encouraged to share. * The outdoor hot tub is for 14+ over. I have only taken one yoga class at the club and all classes have you reserve your spot. If you cancel less than 12 hours in advance or are a no show, you are charged a $10 fee. Personally, I don't mind since the reservation system makes me accountable and if I don't have a reservation, I'm less likely to go workout. The club is a nice mix of serious athletes (I'm surrounded by masters swimmers and triathletes), retirees, and families. Prior to my membership, my teenage son was a member for two years and loved the weight room, sauna, and steam room. The club as been open for awhile and is definitely showing its age and is need of some maintenance upgrades in the pool area. That being said, I have been very happy with my membership here and the personal feel, literally being greet by name when entering and exiting, and the wonderful customer service. This club is very different from the large national chains, so to each their own. Definitely recommend a trial membership at this club as well as others in the area to see which is the best fit for you. [1] I am currently re-watching this classic sitcom and while not aging well in the post Me Too era, still good for a lot of laughs.

Stafford Hills Club

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Sandy Swimming Hole

4.6

(5 reviews)

47.4 mi

We enjoyed this spot. Pretty convenient place to get in the water. A couple of places to jump off…read moreit'll that's your thing. Places to lounge and partially submerge your chair in the water. Water was a cool 70degrees and ref

This place is so neat. Like previously stated you can do whatever you want here! Sun bathe, float…read morethe River or swim in either deep or shallow waters. Great place for kids. When we went there were quite a bit of people but there was so much room for everyone. Parking sucks, you might have to walk a bit but ITS OKAY, worth it! Also!!! Wear swimming shoes because the rocks are PAINFUL to step on. Flip flops will break. I seen some with tennis shoes lol. This will be our go to place this summer.

That clear water though...

Sandy waterhole

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Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

4.8

(40 reviews)

38.5 mi

I'll never forget this trip and look forward to dipping my toes in the sand in warmer temperatures…read more It's not too crowded and you'll want to kick your shoes off as soon as you see the soft white sand. We couldn't resist climbing the top of the giant steep sand dune, and I'm glad we made it! Stunning views of the ocean from the top, and it's fun to people watch too. Our dog made it too. Some ran back down, others skipped, some used sleds. It's fun either way! You'll be able to rinse your gear as you head to the parking lot. There's clean bathrooms and plenty of parking. Hungry? There's restaurants near too.

What a great little getaway! Did I think it was secluded? No. Did I expect it to be busy? No,…read morebut it was. We first checked out this place on a lovely Juneteenth Friday afternoon. The temperature was in the low 80s, but the cool ocean breeze made everything just right. It had been raining all week prior, so we thought we'd explore and give our little mutt, Tha 'il Nana, some much needed sun. So, here's a few things about Cape Kiwanda: First off, there's a public parking lot at the beach where Pelican Brewing is located that requires a Daily Fee of $10. Just remember to place the parking pass on your dashboard. The lot probably holds about 125-150 spaces, so we had no issue finding a spot. People coming and going as well. Second, expect high winds and sand blowing down the dune and along the beach. And expect those high windy days to kick up the sand along the beach. It's also pretty scenic so bring a camera or make sure your phone is fully charged. Speaking of dune, there were plenty of folks challenging themselves running up it. And usually folks would end up heading towards the tidepools. There's definitely a lot of interesting things to see from crabs, to green anemones, to fancy sandstone rocks, and starfish. Oh yeah, and speaking of high winds, there were plenty of folks flying kites too. Third, the beach is a long and wide straightaway stretch, so everyone has plenty of room to run and play in the cold water. Great for dogs to play fetch and intermingle with other dogs. Our mutt was all over the place and I could tell she was having fun. She simply loved it! As far as the sand in general, it looks fine and bright. Not as white as the beaches in Cancun, but definitely cleaner than the ones in Cali. Bring a towel or two and enjoy the sun. Hell, some folks even had a whole tent set up. Fourth, some fellow yelpers mentioned there are no public restrooms, but there actually is one public restroom way up in the corner of the parking lot. Maybe because of covid they were closed, I don't know. But from relaxing on the beach, I can see how long of a walk it would be just to wanna relieve yourself. In closing, we accomplished our goal of making our old dog happy, and getting away from the inland heat. I truly enjoyed it here and plan to return someday. One final note; I was told from a local, "pretty much from here to Astoria (north) the beaches will be packed, but south of here will be a bit more secluded". Gotta love the Oregon coast! Enjoy!

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Rockaway Beach

4.5

(38 reviews)

46.5 mi

Town of Rockaway is awesome Very friendly Lots of places to stay Lots of places to eat 7 miles of…read morebeach to explore A train runs you to Garibaldi and back

We were at Rockaway Beach for the kite festival. Great beach to visit for the entire family and…read moreit's free. No passes and entrance fee nor pay for parking. See the choo-choo train come by you can get tickets to ride the train. Lots of vendors- table display and food vendors too. The town is friendly. Shop local and notice brewery and many eateries too. Public restrooms are clean and plenty. Beautiful sandy beach. Great day to be out and just walk along the beach get your feet wet. Picture perfect day for a picnic. Tillamook Creamery is not too far away. Will be back again.

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Wings & Waves Waterpark

3.1

(270 reviews)

1.5 mi

1st time here for our family!! Ranging from 9 to 50 years old!! Was a blast!! Only did water side…read morebut worth every penny!! Movie in the Wave Pool was Minecraft!!

I would like to tell you that a 71-year-old grandmother, who had just completed a year of fighting…read morebreast cancer, stood just inside the front entrance of Wings & Waves for four hours while her three grandsons enjoyed the park because she couldn't accompany them without paying full admission for attractions she had no intention of using. But I can't honestly tell you that. The truth is, I chose to stand there on principle. I had absolutely no intention of swimming, using the slides, or taking advantage of any of the attractions. I simply wanted to spend the day with my grandsons, watching them laugh and making memories together. Instead, I was expected to pay approximately $40 simply to walk through the gate and be with my family. I understand that every business has the right to set its own admission policies, and I respect that. But I also have the right to decide when a policy simply doesn't make sense. So, for four hours, I stood just inside the front entrance near the front door while my grandsons enjoyed the park--not because I had to, but because I couldn't justify paying full admission for services I never intended to use. My hope is that Wings & Waves will reconsider this policy. A reasonably priced spectator pass for grandparents, parents, caregivers, or anyone who simply wants to accompany their family without participating would make the park far more welcoming to families. I truly hope no other grandparent has to make the same choice I did.