By Veronica Ocejo Johnson, July 15, 2024
By Veronica Ocejo Johnson, July 15, 2024
I’m a professional Auntie, or Tia as my nephews and niece call me. So you bet I know all the spots where the kids can run off some energy while staying cool. Yes, you will also find me dipping my toes into the water!
Below you’ll find a list of all the splash pads in the Portland area along with a list of my favorite rivers outside of Portland.
SW
Spring Garden Park – splash pad
Elizabeth Caruthers Park – splash pad
Gabriel Park – interactive water area
Keller Fountain – interactive fountain
Teachers Fountain at Director Park – interactive fountain
NW
Jameson Square – interactive fountain
N
Columbia Park – splash pad
Farragut Park – splash pad
Kenton Park – splash pad
Northgate Park – splash pad
Peninsula Park – splash pad
Pier Park – splash pad
Moda Center – interactive fountain
Dawson Park – interactive fountain
NE
Fernhill Park – splash pad
Gateway Discovery Park – splash pad
Irving Park – splash pad
Khunamokwst Park – splash pad
Woodlawn Park – splash pad
Children’s Fountain (Gresham) – interactive fountain
SE
Colonel Summers Park – splash pad
Earl Boyles Park – splash pad
Essex Park – splash pad
Raymond Park – splash pad
Stark Street Island Park – interactive fountain
Rivers
Willamette River – when it isn’t too crowded, Sellwood Riverfront Park is a great place for paddle boarding. Much further south on the river is Champoeg Park with great access to the river.
Sandy River – either park at the Dabney State Recreation Center or Lewis & Clark State Recreation Site, find a spot river side to cool off
Clackamas River – Carver Park is a great place to drift off with some tubes
Wilson River – pull off at Mills Bridge Drift Boat Launch for easy access to the river