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Your Guide to Staying Cool: A Portland Summer Story

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 RiverCarver 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

 

Veronica Ocejo Johnson

Broker | OR

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I create a sense of home before you even get there. Whether selling a home for top dollar or finding a dream home, I am invested in understanding my clients at an individual level to make sure all their needs are met. I help my clients realize their real estate dreams through concierge level service, expert knowledge and genuine care. My success has come from targeted marketing, competitive sales pricing and being someone others enjoy doing business with. Truly, being a Realtor is more than just a job for me. I've been in the industry since 2014, have done my "10,000 hours" and am in love with this industry. I believe this process can be fun, informative and enjoy helping my clients feel empowered in their real estate transaction.
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