Family Fun Ideas in Portland

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Girls Playing Soccer

Youth Sports League Guide

By Miranda Rake | June 14, 2022

It’s surprisingly hard to navigate youth sports leagues. Good thing we’ve done the legwork for you!

Bowling

Portland-Area Bowling Alleys

By PDX Parent Staff | January 28, 2022

Beat the weather and sneak in a little exercise by exploring Portland’s bowling scene!

Rock climbing child

Portland-Area Rock Climbing Gyms

By PDX Parent Staff | December 27, 2021

For the young climbers in your life, here’s a list of Portland-area rock climbing spots.

Splash Pad Map

By PDX Parent Staff | June 18, 2021

Check out our map to find a splash pad near you!

Portland-Area Nature Playgrounds

By Julia Silverman | May 26, 2019

This spring check out one of these new playgrounds for nature lovers! Oxbow Regional Park  Not one but two new nature playgrounds opened at the beloved Oxbow Regional Park this spring, featuring fort building, tree stump-hopping and plenty of sand and water play.  Couch Park An all-new, fully inclusive Couch Park opened in May in NW Portland, featuring a […]

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