Check out our readers’ choice award winners for sweet treats, adventure attractions, kid-friendly take out, playgrounds, hikes and more.
Favorite Adventure Attraction
WINNER: Enchanted Forest
Enchanted Forest has been crowned your Reader Favorite in our annual awards, thanks to its timeless charm and magical experiences. This beloved destination continues to captivate visitors of all ages with its whimsical attractions and family-friendly fun. From the iconic Storybook Lane and thrilling Big Timber Log Ride to the enchanting Ice Mountain Bobsleds, this family-owned park offers something magical for everyone.Congratulations to Enchanted Forest for earning the hearts of our readers!
TOP 5
- Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl
- Escape Games PDX
- Skamania Lodge Zipline Tour & Aerial Park
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- Tree to Tree Adventure Park
Favorite Museums & Family Memberships
WINNER: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
OMSI has been named a Reader Favorite, and it’s no surprise why—it’s a hit with kids and parents alike! From the hands-on fun in Turbine Hall to stargazing at the Kendall Planetarium, there’s something for everyone. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love exploring a real submarine? Congrats to OMSI for being a place where learning and fun come together!
TOP 5
- Oregon Zoo
- Portland Japanese Garden
- Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
- Portland Art Museum
- World Forestry Center
Favorite Family-Friendly Farm
Winner: Topaz Farm
Topaz Farm is the well-deserved winner of this year’s “Family-Friendly Farm” category! Families adore its kid-friendly live music events, free animal walks, tractor talks, harvest festivals, farm-to-plate dinners, and commitment to regenerative farming. With incredible food and beverage options, it’s the perfect spot to relax, unwind, and enjoy some good old-fashioned farm fun.
TOP 5:
Favorite Playground
WINNER: Gabriel Park
Ending Westmoreland Park’s multi-year winning streak for the third year in a row is the inclusive playground at Gabriel Park in SW Portland. There’s even an in ground trampoline you can wheel or walk onto! The soft-surface ground is perfect for crawlers, too.
TOP 5
Favorite Kid-friendly Bike Trail
WINNER: Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Kids love all the bridges on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail — there are 13 of them on this 21-mile paved trail! Don’t miss the 733-foot long and 80-foot high Buton Trestle. In between the bucolic towns of Banks and Vernonia await glimpses of wildlife, wide pastures and lush forests.
TOP 5
- Springwater Corridor Trail
- Willamette River Greenway
- North Clackamas Trolley Trail
- Tualatin River Greenway Trail
- Rock Creek Trail
Favorite Sweet Treats
WINNER: Salt & Straw
Breakfast cereal, edible flowers, Thanksgiving turkey — the makers at Salt & Straw ice cream find flavor inspiration in (oftentimes) the unlikeliest places. And our readers love them for it!
TOP 5
- Pips Original Doughnuts & Chai
- Cloud City Ice Cream
- Fifty Licks Ice Cream
- Voodoo Doughnut
- Blue Star Donuts
Favorite Kid-friendly Dining
WINNER: Slappy Cakes
Slappy Cakes has bested multi-year winner Laughing Planet with its playful take on breakfast all-day. Kids and adults love making pancakes right at their own table, and eating them fresh from the griddle. With seasonal batter, made-from-scratch ingredients, and toppings galore, it’s no wonder families are obsessed with this local business.
TOP 5
- Laughing Planet Cafe
- Hopworks Urban Brewery
- La Provence – Petite Provence Bistro – Boulangerie Patisserie
- Waffle Window
- BG Food Cartel
Favorite Pizza
WINNER: Pizzicato
Pizzicato is not just a take-out hero with a great selection of kid-pleasing options, it’s also a community hero. Pizzicato has raised funds for local nonprofits such as Street Roots, Urban Gleaners and Black Resilience Fund.
TOP 5
Favorite Arcades/Bowling/Family Fun Center
WINNER: Enchanted Forest
This family-owned business has been serving up imaginative theme-park fun since 1971, and this year it won your vote in two categories!
TOP 5
- KingPin’s Family Entertainment Center
- Electric Castle’s Wunderland Cinema and Nickel Games
- Bullwinkle’s Wilsonville
- Topgolf
- Grand Central Bowl
Favorite Indoor Playspace
WINNER: Playdate PDX
Playdate PDX, a NW Portland treasure, has helped many a parent get work done while the kids have a blast in the three story indoor structure.
TOP 5
Favorite Birthday Party Spots
WINNER Favorite Outdoor Birthday Spot: Oregon Zoo
While the Oregon Zoo doesn’t offer traditional birthday party packages or reservations, it’s still an incredible place to celebrate. Gather your group, purchase admission tickets, and enjoy a day exploring the zoo’s exhibits, animal encounters, and scenic picnic areas. Bring your own birthday treats and decorations to create a fun, personal celebration. You may book a larger private event space if you like, but you really don’t need to. An Oregon Zoo birthday is fun, easy, and — if you and/or your guests are members — surprisingly affordable!
TOP 5
WINNER Favorite Indoor Birthday Spot: Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Looking for a high-energy, unforgettable birthday party? Sky Zone Trampoline Park is a Reader Favorite for a reason! With wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball courts, foam pits, and exciting attractions like warrior obstacle courses, it’s the perfect spot to let kids (and adults!) bounce to their hearts’ content.
