Great outdoor track. The people who work there are very nice. The only downside is that it is…read moreexpensive and every year you need to pay a 1 time registration fee.

If you're looking for an adrenaline-packed experience, this go-kart racing spot is the place to be!…read moreThe track is well-designed with plenty of twists and turns that keep things exciting, and the karts are fast, responsive, and well-maintained. The staff is super friendly and makes sure everyone knows the safety rules before hitting the track. Whether you're racing with friends or bringing the family, it's a blast from start to finish. Definitely one of the most fun and well-run karting places I've been to--highly recommend for a day of fun and competition!

Great place to bring family or friends and the staff are really helpful. I lost my phone and they…read moretook the time to look for it even though they didn't find it right away they contacted me once they found it.

We hosted my son's 12th birthday party here. The kids really enjoyed the experience and the staff…read morewas great, BUT, you have the space for 2 hrs and the racing only barely takes up 45 min to an hour. Even if you get the kids eating for 30 minutes, you still have to find a way to kill another 30 minutes. It's a ton of fun and the birthday food was good, but there needs to be more racing or more activities for the price.

I with the other this place well deserves 5 stars. The team…read morehere was great, from the driver training to help on the course. The place is clean and nice. The carts are fast and fun. We had a group of 10 some of us had been here before and some had not. The team made everyone feel comfortable and able to race and have a good time.. Can't wait to come back and do it again. This place is awesome!!

The staff are so wonderful. 2 old ladies and a disabled man. They were wonderful, patient and…read morekind. Andrew was squealing the whole time. Thank you, thank you!!​

My date had scored some free tickets to see the Indy races on a sunday afternoon. It was beyond hot…read morebut we dealt with it for a few races before we left. Where you park in comparison to where you watch the races is a trek. Just note that since you will want to ensure you have some good walking shoes and also spf. We did not get food while there but did get a margarita. The margarita was just okay and on the smaller side for the price.

I called today to find out info about an event to find out more specifically what is or not…read moreallowed in the raceeay The ticket person said to go to the event directly and hung up. I could not find the detailed information that I needed There was only general informatio online. I tried calling to be directed to the right person. I tried.callinh several times & continued to be hung up on. This is terrible customer service. I was told to go directly to the venue for information which I did before rudely being disconnected. Customers should never be hung up on. If this is a private ticket agency that the raceeay is using they need to get rid of them or they need to be trained properly how to answer the phone.

1/4 mile dirt track out in the country. This is a feel good place! Bring cash for everything or…read morepay the fee to use the ATM on site. People are friendly, they serve cold beer, and hot food. If you keep tabs on their website, you'll see days where they do special stuff like back to school night, kids day, fireworks for the 4th of July, etc. Great way to spend a Saturday evening with the family! Pro tips - the metal benches get uncomfortable after a while so bring foam pads or stadium chairs to sit on; it gets chilly in the evening so don't forget the hoodies (yes, even in the summer); bring a sleeping bag for littles as well as ear protection and safety/sun glasses because it can get loud for them and to protect their eyes from the dirt kicking up during the races (it'll blow in the wind right at ya, no doubt. Wear white at your own risk). No outside food or water allowed but you can bring an empty bottle to fill inside (save $ on buying water!). The parking lot is big and the entry is fair ($15 adults, $5 for littles, and there are more prices for seniors, pit passes, and juniors). We noticed that now, you can buy tickets online but we did not so I'm not sure what that looks like when you enter. Come on down, have a beer, cheer on your favorite driver, and wave them American Flags!!

Love this retro arcade! The pinball and arcade machines are so nostalgic, and I absolutely love…read morethe multi-level setup and overall atmosphere of this place. There's just so much to look at and play that it's easy to wander around and keep finding another game you want to try. I know Ground Kontrol is also a bar, but I haven't tried any of the drinks, so I can only speak to the arcade side of things! The game credits are also pretty reasonable. For $20, you get 310 credits, which can actually last a surprisingly long time depending on what you play. I definitely appreciate being able to spend a good chunk of time here without burning through everything immediately. I played Street Fighter, Mario Kart, and a bunch of other arcade games, plus several of the pinball machines. There are so many classics packed into the place that it really does feel like a giant nostalgia trip. Definitely a fun spot if you like old-school arcades, pinball, or just want to relive the feeling of walking into an arcade and being surrounded by like-minded folks who are there to also have fun!

If I could give it ten stars, I would. So my better half told me about this place and that may have…read morebeen part of why I picked a hotel where I did. So that we would just be around the corner and popping in here would be easy during our stay. Luckily I was able to come in on two different days, and at different times! We got both the night life experience and the day time experience. I think I preferred the day time because it wasn't as busy. Night means cover charge ($4) and bag check. And no kids. You might see some kids during the day. What a cool place, with yummy drinks (no food), and all my favorite arcade games, and then some! They operate on a card system, so no coins needed when you visit. My pinball wizard friend had been traveling arcade ready with coins in her bag, but it turns out they weren't needed. Ground Kontrol supplies free lockers to store your stuff; just follow the instructions and don't forget your code. I learned a lot about pinball during my visits here, and played more pinball than I usually do because of that. I mean, why not? I played one of the newest pinball games, released within weeks of my visit, which was Pokemon themed, and I played one of the more vintage pinball machines, Xenon. And everything in between! It was awesome. $20 loaded onto a card will get you 15ish games, but there is a different cost depending on which game you're playing. I was satisfied with the value and would, and did! come back again. Highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area! Make sure to check out the whole place, as it's bigger than you think and there are more games (mostly pinball) upstairs.

Another family destination in Oregon that is affordable and enjoyable. Races include events and…read moredrags every weekend during the summer. Food is standard fare . Enjoy watching the cars fly by and the excitement of the kids in amazement.

It's a good track and you have excellent access to the pit. Covered seating would be a great…read moreaddition and I would pay extra for that.

Another summer ending run!…read more (per the website) THIS RACE IS PUT ON BY COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY Packet Pick-up Day was held on a Saturday with a few vendors presenting a few running items and, of course, the major sponsor by Nike. The running schwag was actually really nice. The draw string goodie bag was actually made of good quality. It was filled with a Nike water bottle, running pouch for your phone/keys, the MLK Dream Run t-shirt, a bag of bagels from Dave's Killer Bread, and a few other items by other sponsors. Race Day Sunday: Starting at the Portland Community College Campus, the run basically is a few blocks that heads towards Peninsula Park (north). Then runs in a square, or rectangle if you're running the 10K/15K, towards Martin Luther King Blvd (south), and back to the PCC campus. The participants here seemed a bit smaller, I'd say less than a thousand, than the Beaverton Run the weekend before. Likely because this does not include a Half. 8am started with the 15K runners, followed by the 10K runners, and around 8:25am the 5K runners/walkers were on their way. The run was flat. So, there were no challenging elevation issues. A few negatives, but I'm not reducing a star: ~ No parking information, so street park. ~ I didn't see enough water stations, but that's probably because they didn't have enough volunteers. Luckily, I had hydration gels. ~ No medal at the end. At least no medal for everyone that joined for health reasons. Medals only awarded to the top timed runners of certain categories; Gender, age group, etc. Regards, I still had a good run and would do it again. Plus my Adidas' rival, did provid a lot of items which made it well worth it.

Service was better this time. The employees were nice. Food is still good but expensive. And beware…read moreof the "near death burger"! It is super spicy!! Right now they have a promotion going on where they have discounted arcade prices on tuesdays and wednesdays. And you can sign up your kids for free bowling, good for every weekday in the summer. Doesnt include shoes though. Their arcade prize shop has good prices, but you will have to rack up thousands of points before you can get something good.

We arrived at 10:20 pm and we were bowling, when at 10:40pm our bowling ball machine got clogged…read more Immediately told an employee and waited for 10 mins. Nothing happened so we decided to throw some balls thinking nothing of it. An employee angrily came to our group in a hostile manner asking why are we throwing so many balls. "Thats too many f**** balls" "Dont act stupid" "It takes me 2 seconds to fix" while smelling like cigarettes lol. Then says "I'm not trying to to come at you guys angrily" when in fact did come at us angrily. Honestly, what ever was going on could have been addressed with someone simply coming up to us and saying "sorry guys its clogged it'll only take us a few to fix". Could've avoided any confrontation with a disgruntled employee. Thanks for making my night bowling ball machine guy

The last soapbox derby I attended was in San Francisco in 2022 (as I live in the bay area), an…read moreincredible event hosted by the SF MOMA. It was a one-of-a-kind experience, and the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby is the closest thing to it I've found, bringing a similar excitement with its creative soapbox racer creations, and lively carefree atmosphere. With this event held at Mount Tabor Park, expect a LOT of walking up steps, especially if you wanna get to the starting point where you can view the soapbox cars up close before they race. Some of the soapbox cars for the 2024 event included a baked potato, a shiny snail, and speed readers ("read fast drive slow"). My faves were the boombox, the plant creature from Little Shop of Horrors, and a soapbox car made of instruments which had a band playing music on the drums, guitar, and more as they raced down the course. The participants zoomed through the track in waves of three, and most repeatedly went down multiple times throughout the day, which was cool cuz we got to see some that we missed in the beginning. They had vendor tents as well, offering snacks and drinks, a good variety including mexican and italian food. We got the smoked kielbasa from Two Guys and a Grill, an acai bowl from Carioca Bowls, and concha and coffee from La Casa de Mama. And we easily found a spot along the track to enjoy our lunch and a great view of the entertainment. Definitely not as crowded as the SF event I attended before, but there were plenty of spectators on lawn chairs and blankets just having a good time. Street parking was limited, but we found a space in the morning about a 10-minute walk from the Mount Tabor stairs.

The Derby is a hoot. The organizers know that more people will show up every year, and they keep…read morethings running smoothly, with plenty of porta potties, multiple medical tents, and volunteers all along the road, keeping the track clear when the contestants are on the way.... Some of the race entries are in it for speed, though most appear to show up as entertainment. Don't expect to be able to park your car anywhere in Mt Tabor Park, and be prepared for the crowd sizes to make it difficult to get anywhere near the racecourse with a bicycle in tow. Regardless of how you get there, you're bound to enjoy the show.