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!

For a small town, this park has everything! Shaded areas with several tables for picnics and BBQs;…read moretwo baseball fields; a horseshoe pit; a public pool open in the summer months; walking paths and trails; and most important, clean bathrooms! Along the side of the park is a babbling creek with a wooden bridge that crosses over so you can walk along the natural area. If you prefer a paved path, there is a loop that takes you around the park. The day I was there, a family was enjoying a birthday party in the shade, having lots of fun. Not only does this park provide recreational space for the locals, there is an area is dedicated to overnight RV parking for $25. As you enter the park on the one way driveway that encircles the space, the managers office is the first trailer to the right. I'm giving it five stars because for a small town of less than 640, these are great amenities. So if you visit, out your expectations in check, keep it relative.

The largest city park in Hood River encompassing a large city block between May Street and Taylor…read moreAvenue along 13th Street.it is a perfect central location for families to picnic and attend events. There is even a small playground for children. The park is just lovely! The green grass on the sloping hills under beautiful oak and fir trees creates such a lush and peaceful space throughout the year. My favorite time to go to Jackson Park is during the summer when they have concerts on Thursday nights. There is a large wooden Pavillion where the band sets up and there is plenty of room for the large crowds that gather. The park also has movie nights in the summer. The movies are projected onto a large screen and people gather on blankets and chairs with picnics to enjoy a movie under the sky. The park was donated to the City of Hood River in 1939 by a local rancher and wife, Charles & Viaje Jackson. It has been enjoyed by generations ever since. What a gift! There are bathrooms on site and they are generally clean. There is a strip parking lot on the May Street side and parking on Taylor Street.

Cute place! My 3 boys loved stopping here on a road trip to play on the playground and to look for…read moresmall fish in the river. I loved how peaceful this place was and the green grass was perfect for a picnic. There are picnic tables and great shaded areas from the trees. A gas station nearby too!

It gets five stars because it actually is nice for a roadside park. It's well maintained, and they…read morehave signs which deter dog owners from having their animals turn it into a giant dog turd. But, I wouldn't recommend swimming. The water is fetid and smells. The shoreline is not sand, it's dirt. Which is fine, but I see people get in their bathing suits and take a dip. Hopefully they have good health insurance RIP.

Great place to be out in nature. Parking is a little difficult, but a great place to get a nature…read morewalk in

Great park and wonderful summer concert venue. Attending city-sponsored summer concerts remind of…read moresweet, small towns I've lived in. In this case, the City of Vancouver has outdone itself with a fabulous venue (think easy, free parking; quick exit; lush lawn seating; awesome views of the stage; clear sound system). I love attending events her. One may buy food/drink from vendors or just pack one's own picnic. Clear park with great facilities. Imma fan.

Came here since I was a child . It's even more magical watching your own kid play where you played…read moreas a kid

I went to Imagination Station on Monday, May 15 this year, and it was superbly awesome, as well as…read morehighly inspiring too. Also, it's great for taking wonderful nature photos too. I highly recommend bringing a camera with you when you visit this cool place. Plus, there's a great path that winds through a forest, and I thought it was an amazing opportunity to take some photos of the plants there; I could imagine the scenarios featuring the forest as a part of the Black Forest in the fairy tales I like to read sometimes, such as Little Red Riding Hood with the Big Bad Wolf (except different, of course). Finally, I give this place two thumbs up, as well as five stars (although ten stars would be even better).

North Image Park is an amazing dinosaur themed park! I visited this park while on vacation. My…read morefirst impression was how awesome the theme of the park was. There are big dinosaurs and fake palm trees. The big dinosaurs are awesome! There are two sections of playground, swings, a sandbox, bathrooms, and an asphalt walking path around the park. There is a little kid playground and a big kid playground. The playground area is rubber. Outside of the playground, there is a sandpit with tons of sand toys inside. The park was very clean. The surrounding area is beautiful with big green trees. This is a great park!

We had such a blast at the park! The Dino sculptures are giving me life!!! There is a sandbox and…read moresomeone had provided sand toys, little rakes and other sandbox items. There are also skeleton pieces in the sandbox to excavate.

With beautiful riverfront views, Cascade Locks Marine Park is the perfect place to stop and enjoy a…read morepicnic while you are out exploring the Columbia Gogre. When taking first time visitors out to this area, we often drive from Portland on the Washington side to take in views of Mt. Hood in , then stop at the Cape Horn viewpoint to take in the lush and expansive views of the Columbia River. Always a crowd pleaser that elicits oos and aghs. Next we pass through Cascade Locks, we stop at the Marine Park to use the clean facilities and enjoy a picnic. There is plenty of room to spread out and it's never crowded. There is a small playground for the kids, lots of open space, and a boat launch and Marina. The park is well maintained and so peaceful.

With sailing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and where the Sternwheeler cruises begin and end, the…read moreCascade Locks Marine Park is the perfect place to enjoy the more beautiful views of the Columbia River. Park amenities include a children's playground, open lawns, picnic tables, clean public restrooms, a gravelly beach, boat launch ramp, and marina. We often drive out to just sit and watch the windsurfers, various birds and boats go in and out. Unique views of the Bridge of the Gods is just downriver too. The Marine Park offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues for special events for groups of 5 to 500. Such a nice place for a birthday party, baby shower, family reunion or even a wedding. Make sure to tour the Historical Museum while you're there and see the first steam locomotive of the Oregon Territory, the Oregon Pony. The Marine Park also serves as the meeting and launching point for the Columbia Gorge Racing Association's sailing events, and racing takes place in the waters upriver from the beach at the east end of the Park. Check their webpage for next year's Regatta in July. This is world-class sailboat racing in a world-famous big wind venue and not to be missed. Many professional sailors say it's "the best place in the world to sail."

Love this park. The barn theme is fun and they incorporated a lot of nice details for the kiddos to…read morepretend play. Tractor to ride on and corn stalks to practice climbing. Nearby is a short walking trail.

This park is perfect for little ones. It's a red barn theme with swings, tractor, merry go round,…read moreslides and even a chicken coop. The surrounding area has plenty of green grass areas to play soccer or have a picnic.