10 Family Fun Things To Do In Portland Oregon

There are many fun things to do for families in Portland Oregon.  For example, families with children will enjoy the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and Tillicum Crossing nearby, a pedestrian and bicycle-only bridge.  There are also several fun things to do for families at Washington Park, including the Oregon Zoo and Children’s Museum.  Washington Park has miles of hiking trails families with children will enjoy.  Families with kids can rent a bike at one of the many Biketown locations around town.  Another kid-friendly fun thing to do for families is Peninsula Park Rose Garden, located just six blocks from Portland Piedmont Guesthouse in Northeast Portland.  This block-long park includes the first rose garden in the City of Portland, a large water fountain where families with kids can relax, a gazebo where many weddings are held and tennis courts. There is also a large playground for families with kids to enjoy.  Another unique fun thing for families with kids to do in Portland Oregon is to take the Portland Aerial Tram.  The tram is located on the 9th floor of the Kohler Pavilion at Oregon Health Sciences University.  Families with kids will enjoy the views of the Portland area as the tram takes them across I-5 and the river.   Families with kids will enjoy Waterfront Park along the Willamette River downtown.  The park has many summer festivals for families with kids to enjoy.  Another free activity for families with kids to do in Portland is to take the stairs to the top of the volcano at Mt Tabor park.  This is the longest continuous series of steps (400+) in Portland.  The views at the top are amazing!  

Peninsula Park

Peninsula Park is eight blocks east of Portland Piedmont Guesthouse.  This beautiful park comprises an entire block and includes a rose garden, fountain, playground, tennis courts, community center and walking path.  This is the first rose garden that was established in Portland.

Fountain at Peninsula Park Rose Garden

Fountain at Peninsula Park Rose Garden

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