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Category: Playground Roundups

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Top 10+ Portland-Area Destination Playgrounds

We found the best playgrounds in the Portland metro area, so you can have free fun all year long....
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PDX Parent Reader Favorites: Playgrounds

Check out our Reader Favorites award winners for the best playgrounds around Portland. WINNER WINNER: Gabriel ParkSW 45th Avenue and Vermont Street, Portland Ending Westmoreland Park’s multi-year winning streak for […]

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The Best Playgrounds for Kids Who Bolt

If your child is an escape artist and you're looking for fenced and partially-fenced playgrounds in the Portland area, you're in luck....
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11 Portland-Area Playgrounds with Shade

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Portland’s Inclusive Playgrounds

Portland’s dedication to play for all is producing creative, accessible playgrounds for kids of all ages and abilities....
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Where to Slide and Swing in Vancouver

Just take a quick drive over the Interstate Bridge and you'll find a whole new world of playgrounds to explore....
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Playgrounds with a View

Portland is a city with many magical vistas - but squirrely kids often don’t want to sit and admire the view. Here are some of our favorite playgrounds that also offer lovely views....
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Best Portland-Area Playgrounds for Crawlers

No bark chips or sticks to chew!...
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Five Fantastic Beaverton-Area Playgrounds

In the Beaverton area, you can find a playground that suits everyone’s taste....
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12 Portland Playgrounds with Off-Leash Dog Parks

A win-win for all members of the family, two legged or otherwise....
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