| Museums and Zoo:
Oregon Zoo- Operating for more than 100 years, we're helping to inspire our community to create a better future for wildlife. Children's Museum- Stimulating curiosity and creativity by placing the tools of exploration, imagination, and artistic self-expression directly in children's hands. OMSI- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a world-class tourist attraction and educational resource that puts the "WOW!" in science for the kid in each of us. The World Forestry Center- Our mission is to educate and inform people about the world's forests and trees, and their importance to all life, in order to promote a balanced and sustainable future. Parks:
Portland Parks: List of Park and Recreation parks in Portland. Beaverton Parks: Residents and visitors to the Beaverton area have a lot of opportunities for fun and leisure. Lake Oswego Parks- Find complete information about parks, parks maintenance, shelter reservations, park locations and directions. West Linn Parks- The West Linn Parks and Recreation Department provides safe, attractive, and well-maintained parks, facilities and open spaces, as well as creative and challenging recreation programs and opportunities for the leisure-time enjoyment of West Linn citizens of all abilities and ages. Tualatin Parks- Tualatin's system of parks and greenways foster the well-being and health of every citizen. Discover what Tualatin's parks system offers especially for you. Hillsboro Parks- City of Hillsboro park and recreation.
Pools:-
Creston Pool (503-823-3672) 4454 SE Powell Grant Pool (503-823-3674) 2300 NE 33rd Montavilla Pool (503-823-3675) 8219 NE Glisan Peninsula Pool 503-823-3677) 700 N Rosa Parks Way Pier Pool 503-823-3674 9341 N. St. Johns Sellwood Pool (503-823-3679) 7951 SE 7th Wilson Pool (503-823-3680)1151 SW Vermont
Toy Stores:
Child’s Play and Green Frog Toys
Pat Fiedler, owner of Green Frog Toys in the Pearl and Child’s Play on NW 23rd Ave, urges parents to educate themselves about toys before making purchases. While responsible toy stores should be pulling recalled items, parents need to double-check recall lists before heading out to shop, Fiedler says. Finnegan’s The grand daddy of Portland’s toy shops, Finnegan’s has delighted Portland’s young and young at heart since 1977. Filling a large space near the corner of SW 10th and Yamhill, this shop is the old school toy lover’s dream come true — from Mr. Potato Head to Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys, you’ll find all the classics and a whole lot more in this favorite downtown destination.
Grasshopper Specializing in toys, clothes and books for children, Grasshopper has many high-quality European toys from lines like Haba and Brio, and a thoughtful selection of games and arts and crafts materials. The shop’s book section has vintage titles that will strike a chord with nostalgic parents, as well as fun, modern choices.
Kids At Heart As welcoming on the outside as a gingerbread house, walk inside Kids At Heart and you’ll find toys from around the world. The store sells imaginative and educational items from Thailand’s PlanToys, elaborate wooden pirate ships and castles from Germany’s Estia, and high-quality plastic toys from Austria’s Gowi company. Polliwog Owned by Chris Raak and Phoebe Smith Buls, Polliwog has a dynamic toy section and even larger array of boutique-style clothing and accessories for children.
Thinker Toys The name says it all: Thinker Toys, located in the heart of historic Multnomah Village, has plenty of toys that will make kids think, but also plenty more that they’ll think are just plain fun.
SpielWerk Toys Sellwood’s SpielWerk Toys is a small, charming shop brimming with quality toys from around the globe. Owned by Sonja Barclay and Stacee Wion, SpielWerk specializes in traditional toys that stimulate young imaginations. Family Friendly Restuarants and Coffee Shops: coming soon |