Koch Park is awesome and one of the best parks around the playground is all nice and nearly updated…read moreand there's so many different stations for the kids to play depending on age. There's ample space in Apple parking and if you want to take a break from the playground and there's plenty of trails that walk around the river you can make some loops and more. There's also plenty of covered areas for birthday parties barbecues, or just get together which you can reserve at the beginning of the year they fill up fast.

River kayak & SUP rental | great picnic spot…read more Cook park is a family friendly park. It's huge too. Many can walk around, bring their own boats/kayaks/SUP to launch off the ramp, fish on the river, or have a picnic. It's beautiful here, but it's also very popular over the summer months when folks want to use this place to launch off the ramp. Parking is hard to find. At this spot, you can rent through the Tualatin Riverkeepers. They provided life vests and the kayak of our choice. It was great paddling out on the water with my kid. We stayed pretty close by, so the water was really calm and beginner friendly. We didn't venture past the freeway underpass, we went to the right side from the boat launch. Some parts are so shallow you hit some rocks. This park also offers soccer fields and an updated inclusive family playground. Highly recommend coming here.

This is a park near near stores and restaurants off the main road as you exit to Wilsonville. The…read moresplash pad wasn't on today, but they have a playground basketball court, seating for picnics and breaks. It's a cool spot to hang out and enjoy the day with open space and not too far from food places if you get hungry. Goodwill is right across the street and there's also a Korean War Memorial at this park. Hopefully the water works again on these hot days ahead.

Great little park to take the kids, too. Water features for children to play in. Play equipment,…read moreslide swings, etc. Picnic tables some covered. Restrooms and water fountain. Free summer concerts, farmers market on Thursday 4-8 with food trucks and more. The facilities are very clean. Sometimes, the city parks trucks there, but there is more free parking across the street by Goodwill.

Great neighborhood park! We came during the hot weather and my girls played in their large splash…read morepad. The park has a very large grassy area for play. I would say that this splash pad is one of the best we've found so far in the Portland area.

Fun park and skatepark but in the woods there is bell sounds sometimes and it is scary because…read morethere is also a abandon house in the woods to, so stay out of woods for your own good, I may sound superstitious but I'm being for real

We love coming to ride the current down the boat ramp. Good rock hunting here too, I actually found…read morea 1930s aviation spark plug in the river last time I was here! Very cool. Lots of geese and duck poop though so watch out!

This park has a lot to offer from sitting by the water, fishing, enjoying a walk, boating- dock is…read morenot working, restrooms that are relatively clean, places to sit, places to enjoy the sunshine. Motor/ RV parking!

WOW this is quite good wow its pretty nice for football walking talking jogging running wheeling…read morebiking scootering skating it is pretty clean nice pretty nice to walk when it is dark

Awesome place to go for everyone, it has turf fields for soccer or anything related to that, it has…read moremultiple playgrounds and public restrooms as well. Nice water features for the summer along with tennis/ pickleball/basktball courts

We drove an hour to visit Hidden Creek West Park in Hillsboro, and it was absolutely worth the…read moretrip! This park is a total gem--thoughtfully designed, beautifully shaded, and perfect for families. There are plenty of swings and a great variety of play equipment to keep kids engaged for hours. One of the things I appreciated most was the visibility--there's seating thoughtfully placed all around the park, so no matter where your child is playing, you can easily keep an eye on them. There's even a grassy area under the trees where you can lay out a blanket and relax. Even on a hot day, the metal slides stayed cool thanks to the shade, which is a rare and welcome surprise! The kids there were all friendly, and the parents seemed attentive and involved, creating a really positive, safe vibe. My kids had a blast and would've stayed much longer if I hadn't forgotten snacks--lesson learned! We'll definitely be back, this time with a picnic and more time to explore.

First of all the park is huge and the activities available for the kids are wonderful. Multiple…read moreswings, rotating ball, and great big climbing structure with slides and rock climbing wall. There is a fountain for the summer time and outdoor picnicking and grilling. Nice little trail to walk around. Across the street is 3 futbol piches and more park. The community center features indoor courts for basketball, badminton, track, and a gym. Staff is sorry nice and welcoming and the place is clean and inviting.

The Lake Grove Swim Park is a great day to spend with the kids. We have family that live within the…read moreboundaries so we have access as guests. There are some parking spots in front and also street parking, but on busy days parking can be limited. There is plenty of room to find a spot to put down a blanket or chairs. The only thing to consider is that there is bird/duck poop (it's a lake) on the ground so plan accordingly. The food options are okay and my kids love that there are slushies. There are several areas to swim in per the level/age of the swimmer. We appreciate that there are lifeguards there as well. If the kids need something to do outside of playing in the lake there is basketball, shuffle board, ping pong, and a play structure.

So nostalgic! Every time I swim in Lake Oswego I'm transported back to my childhood with long…read moresummer days spent swimming in the lake, jumping off the dock and playing on the sandy beach. The beach area is covered with lots of trees from large trees, there is plenty of room to picnic (grills available), a snack bar, restrooms, playground and lake access. This beach is closed to everyone except those that live within the boundaries of a Lake Grove School District. Fortunately I have friends who live on the canal and I'm invited out often for boat rides and to anchor and swim in the swimming hole by this beach. Water is surprisingly warmer than I ever predict, but still a cool and refreshing 77 which feels awesome on a hot summer day. This summer, 2020, we enjoyed many pop-up concerts where the band performed on a barge. Missing all the concert and movies in the park, this was a welcomed way to enjoy summer while being socially distanced. My favorite day is July 4th when the town of Lake O lights fireworks over the lake. This is open to anyone, but obviously it's super crowded so if you plan on watching from the beach, get there super early! We watch from the boat, anchoring and tying up with other boats, and then enjoy the magnificent display of fireworks and their reflection on the water while sipping wine, enjoying snacks and great conversation. It's one of my favorite nights of the year! Sadly, the fireworks were cancelled in 2020, along with most everything, but I still spent several heavenly days and evenings on the lake.

Nice residential park | Water play, great for all ages…read more Honestly, this whole Villabois neighborhood is excellent for families. There are way too many little parks to name and recommend, but this is one of the popular areas to hit up because a lot of events are held in this area. From Farmer's Market (Thursdays) in the summertime to Halloween parade and trick-or-treating in October, this is a gathering point with space to have picnics, BBQs, and birthdays. The pool is within walking distance as well. The little play area has an excellent structure suitable for toddlers to elementary kids. I'm not a fan of mulch/wood chip for ground cover at the park, but it seems to be okay, not giving my little one any splinters. The highlight for my toddler is the little water play area. There is a pole in the shrub area that says, "press here...", which activates the three water fountains. It has a pretty strong pressure; it is sure to bring delight to the little ones. I recommend wearing water shoes here. Lots of benches and picnic spots with plenty of lawn space under some tall trees. It looks like there used to be a creek but it's dried up, and now it provides some nature play like at Memorial. Safe and lots of street parking.