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| What's better than a summer picnic in the park with friends and family?Mid-county Memo Photos/Tim Curran |
2200 N.E. 71st Ave. 503-253-4744
www.rosecitygc.com
Junior Golf Club
Available to: Ages 9 and up
When: Bi-weekly Mondays and Tuesdays
July 11, 12, 18, and 19:
8-9:30 a.m. Elementary Juniors ages 9-11
9:30-11 a.m. Mid Juniors age 12 and up
August 8, 9, 15 and 16:
8-9:30 a.m. Elementary Juniors ages 9-11
9:30- 11 a.m. Mid Juniors age 12 and up
Cost: $120 summer program fees include One clinic series and supervised course play on Wednesdays; plus $9 Junior green fee.
What: The golf clinics include training in etiquette, safe playing habits and good fundamentals. Special attention will be given to swinging a golf club, the importance of the short game, and speed of play on the course. Clubs for the clinics will be provided if necessary.
Roseway Heights SUN Community School
7334 N.E. Siskiyou St.
503-916-5865
Catalog
http://tinyurl.com/3fgxfzr
Class Registration
http://tinyurl.com/42wonkl
Morning Camps:
Experience Art
Available to: Ages 6-8
When: Weekly from 6/27-8/19 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon.
Cost: $35 per week.
What: Delve into new techniques and artistic styles creating your own masterpieces.
Sports - Get In The Game!
Available to: Ages 8-12
When: Weekly from 6/27-8/19 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon.
Cost: $35 per week
What: A mixed bag of team and organized activities from tennis, basketball, soccer, track and Frisbee golf.
Skateboarding - Roll Out!
Available to: Ages 6-8
When: Weekly from 7/11-8/19 Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Cost: $35
What: Improve your balance, mechanics, riding skills and control.
Skateboarding - Jump On Board
Available to: Ages 7-12
When: most weeks from 6/27-8/12 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon.
Cost: $35 per week
What: Learn about skatepark etiquette, safety, and skateboarding fundamentals. Improve balance,
mechanics, riding skills and control. Meets at Glenhaven Skate Park, near Madison High School parking lot.
Afternoon Camps:
Summer Daze!
Available to: Ages 6-12
When: Weekly from 6/27-8/19 Monday through Friday 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 per week
What: Water play, games, arts and crafts and other activities.
Specialty Camps:
Circus Arts! - Juggle, Unicycle and Diablo
Available to: Ages 6-12
When: ONE week 7/11-7/15 Monday through Friday 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $50
What: Juggle! Unicycle! Be the class clown! Improve coordination and presentation skills.
Dance About and Act It Out!
Available to: Ages 6-9
When: One week 7/25-7/29 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon.
Cost: $50
What: Confidence, creativity and self-esteem develop through dance, theatre games and improvisation. Meets at Glenhaven Park.
Junior Leader Volunteer Training Camp
Available to: Ages 12-14
When: ONE week 7/25-7/29 Monday through Friday 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $50
What: Gain leadership and volunteer experience in a supervised environment that enhances self-esteem, promotes positive self-image and develops the spirit of volunteerism. Work with youth in a recreation setting where upon successful class completion, Jr. Leaders may be placed as volunteers in summer camps, classes and events at Portland Parks and Recreation sites.
Martial Arts - Tae Kwon Do Kids
Available to: Ages 6-12
When: One week 8/8-8/12 Monday through Friday 1-4p.m.
Cost: $50
What: Korean martial art that uses kicks, blocks and strikes to increase self-confidence and discipline. Students develop better coordination, strength and flexibility with non-contact drills and sparring.
Y's Choice YMCA at Tabor Heights
6161 S.E. Stark St.
503.231.7277
www.ychildcare.org/f/2011_Day_Camp_Brochure.pdf
YMCA Adventure Camp
Available to: Grades 1-5
When: Weekly from 6/20-9/1 Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-pickup. Y closes at 6 p.m. Contact for more info.
Cost: $170 weekly
What: Field trips, on-site activities and guest presenters on a theme.
Drop-in Activities
What with vacation plans still up in the air and fluctuating babysitter schedules, sometimes we have trouble committing to register activities in advance. No worries flip through the following for spur of the moment ideas to fill the day.
Blue Lake Regional Park
Between Marine. Drive and Sandy Boulevard off Northeast 223rd Avenue.
Plant Explorations at Blue Lake
Available to: Ages 3 and up
When: 7/1 Friday, 7/2 Saturday, 7/3 Sunday, 7/29 Friday, and 7/30 Saturday from 1-5 p.m.
Cost: Free admission, $5 parking fee per car.
What: Learn how seeds travel, stems sprout, plants grow, or how flowers make fruit in a beautiful children's garden. Enjoy fun activities such as potato printing, bookmark making, flower origami or leaf rubbings.
East Portland Community Center
740 S.E. 106th Ave.
503-823-3450
http://tinyurl.com/4537xsf
Basketball
Available to: Ages 17 and under
When: 6/21-9/6 Mondays through Fridays 4:15 -6 p.m.
Cost: General admission fee $3.25-$5.00 depending on age
What: Open basketball courts
Courtyard Club at EPCC Courtyard and Solarium
Available to: Ages 8-15
When: Twice weekly from 6/28-8/18 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Arts, crafts and games
Fitness Center
Available to: Ages 14 and up
When: 6/21-9/6 Mondays through Fridays 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: General admission fee $3.25-$5.00 depending on age
What: Strength and cardiovascular exercise equipment
Rock Climbing Wall
Available to: Can you climb?
When: 7/1 Friday 10:00a.m.-2:00 p.m.; 7/7 Thursday 1:30-4:00 p.m.; 7/14 and 8/11 Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
What: Portland Parks and Recreation's traveling rock climbing wall.
Table Tennis
Available to: Ages 14 and up
When: 6/21-9/6 Tuesdays 6:30-9:15 p.m.
Cost: General admission fee $3.25-$5.00 depending on age
What: Open ping-pong
Volleyball
Available to: All ages 14 and up on Mondays, girls ages 11-17 on Thursdays
When: 6/21-9/6 Mondays 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-9:15 p.m.
Cost: General admission fee $3.25-$5.00 depending on age
What: Open volleyball courts, girls only open volleyball on Thursdays
Electric Castles Wunderland
10306 N.E. Halsey St.
www.wunderlandgames.com
Available to: All ages
When: Sunday-Thursday 12 p.m.- 11 p.m., Friday 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
Cost: Admission $2.25 for children, $2.75 adults
What: Arcade; nickel operated video and redemption games
Gregory Heights Library
7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97213
503.988.5386
http://tinyurl.com/5kcpp8
The Magic of Reading
Available to: Grades K-8
When: 7/22 Friday 3-4 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Magician Jay Frasier combines magic, comedy, puppetry and audience participation.
Something Smells Fishy
Available to: Grades K-5
When: 7/29 Friday 2-3 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Join Rainbow Fish on his journey towards friendship and understanding. Under the direction of artist Anya Hankin, participants will make their very own shimmering, brightly colored fish inspired by Marcus Pfister's book “The Rainbow Fish.”
Summer Reading Program
Available to: up to 18
When: 6/17-8/31 Self-paced
Cost: Free
What: Babies, kids and teens can visit any Multnomah County Library to sign up. To play, children spend time reading or listening to books, then mark spaces on their game boards. Ages 0-4 fill in One space for every 15 minutes of reading, ages 5-11 for every 30 minutes, and ages 12-18 for every 60 minutes. Every time the child reaches One of the three prize markers on the game board, he/she can visit the library to redeem a reward. Rewards include books, passes for Free activities and food coupons for local restaurants. Everyone who finishes the game receives a Summer Reading T-shirt (while supplies last). All players who finish the game enter a grand prize drawing for a family vacation for four to Great Wolf Lodge waterpark! August 31, 2011, is the last day to claim rewards. Each child may play the game only once.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center
Available to: Grades 6-12
When: Thursdays 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Use library computers, get study help, hang out.
The Travels of Basil the Bookworm
Available to: Grades K-5
When: 8/2 Tuesday 3-3:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Penny's Puppet Productions brings you Basil, the friendly monster who loves to read. Come sing, laugh and discover new adventures as Penny takes you on this exciting puppet tour.
Wearable Origami
Available to: Grades 6-12
When: 8/6 Saturday 2-3 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Learn how to make fashionable jewelry out of paper!
Midland Library
805 S.E. 122nd Ave.
503.988.5392
http://tinyurl.com/5kcpp8
Border Collies International Performing Canine Team
Available to: Ages K-12
When: 7/22 Friday 4-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Border Collies International is a performing canine team of rescued border collies. This four-dog, four-kid team entertains audiences with sports tricks and demonstrations including Frisbee, soccer, football, baseball and basketball
Charles the Clown
Available to: Grades K-8
When: 8/19 Friday 4-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Charles and his puppet side-kick, Biscuit the Dog, plan a visit to three cities around the globe. As they travel from place to place, Charles and Biscuit tell stories and recite poems about the places they see and the people they meet. Each story includes fun magic tricks, physical comedy and lots of laughs!
Chess Club for Children and Teens
Available to: Grades K-12
When: Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Beginning, intermediate and advanced players are welcome. Bring your own set or use those supplied.
Hola Mis Amigos
Available to: Grades K-5
When: 7/16 Saturday 3-3:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: This wacky bilingual program incorporates simple Spanish words into popular children's songs. Participants can sing and play along on rhythm instruments.
Magical Roosters and Sneaky Bats
Available to: Grades K-5
When: 8/3 Wednesday 4-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Hear world traveler and author Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald share her favorite folktales from the lively spots she has visited.
Mr. Lizard's Mobile Zoo
Available to: Grades K-12
When: 8/20 Saturday 3-4 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Entertaining children and adults alike with his mobile reptile zoo, Mr. Lizard provides an interactive, hands-on experience as he shares fun, fascinating information on these amazing, though often misunderstood, animals.
Summer Reading Program
Available to: up to 18
When: 6/17-8/31 self-paced
Cost: Free
What: Babies, kids and teens can visit any Multnomah County Library to sign up. To play, children spend time reading or listening to books, then mark spaces on their game boards. Ages 0-4 fill in One space for every 15 minutes of reading, ages 5-11 for every 30 minutes, and ages 12-18 for every 60 minutes. Every time the child reaches One of the three prize markers on the game board, he/she can visit the library to redeem a reward. Rewards include books, passes for Free activities and food coupons for local restaurants. Everyone who finishes the game receives a Summer Reading T-shirt (while supply lasts). All players who finish the game enter a grand prize drawing for a family vacation for four to Great Wolf Lodge waterpark! August 31, 2011, is the last day to claim rewards. Each child may play the game only once.
Taiko Drumming Workshop for Teens
Available to: Grades 6-12
When: 8/17 Wednesday 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Taiko is an art and form of drumming that has its roots in ancient Japanese culture. This workshop is an introduction to this traditional form of music and movement.
Teen Council
Available to: Teens
When: 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, and 8/17 Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun! Teen Council members work with library staff to make the library teen-friendly.
Vietnamese Family Playgroup
Available to: Families
When: 7/9, 7/23 and 8/20 Saturdays 10:15-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
What: This is an opportunity for both children and parents from the community to meet and network with each other. It is also a gathering place for children to practice and/or learn Vietnamese. The playgroup will be conducted in Vietnamese. Appropriate literacy games and activities for children will be offered.
Wearable Origami
Ages: Grades 6-12
When: 7/20 Wednesday 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Learn how to make fashionable jewelry out of paper!
Yarn Club
Available to: All Ages
When: Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Whether your interest is knitting or crocheting, come join the fun. All experience levels and ages welcome. please bring your own supplies.
PAL Youth Center
424 N.E. 172nd Ave.
For more info call Mike Jezewski, 503-256-3479.
Drop-in Program
Available to: Ages 8-18
When: 6/28-8/20 Monday through Friday Noon-5:30 p.m.
Cost: ONE-time summer membership fee $50. Discounted membership rates available to those who meet Free/reduced lunch requirements.
What: Drop-in activities include sports, educational enrichment, field trips, arts and crafts, computer games, teen programs, billiards, ping-pong, and more. Lunch provided most of the summer.
Parkrose SUN Community School
12003 N.E. Shaver St.
503-408-2640
Federal Lunch Program
Available to: Ages 2-18
When: 6/20-8/31 Monday through Friday Noon-12:30 p.m. No meals on Monday, July 4.
Cost: Free
What: Nutritious meals served
Weight Room
Available to: Ages 12-18
When: Weekly 6/20-8/11 Mondays through Thursdays 2-4 p.m.
Cost: $5
What: Work on routines for specific muscle groups. Ask for a plan or work on your own.
Rockwood Library
17917 S.E. Stark St.
503.988.5396
http://tinyurl.com/5kcpp8
Bubble Painting
Available to: Grades K-5
When: 8/16 Tuesday 12-1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Learn strange new painting techniques to create your own underwater pictures with artist Addie Boswell. Draw with water-soluble crayons and pencils and try blowing bubbles, rolling marbles, and shaking salt for different effects.
Little Kids' Jamboree
Available to: Grades K-5
When: 7/25 Monday Noon-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Featuring Lorna Miller on guitar and vocals, this performance includes simple rhythm instruments, songs, dancing and imagination.
Magic around the World
Available to: Grades K-5
When: 7/9 Saturday 12-12:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Join magician Jeff Evans on an imaginary journey to unique places with the power of magic. Kids will learn amazing facts about the people, landmarks and history of countries around the world.
Origami for Scrapbooking
Available to: Teens
When: 8/7 Sunday 3-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Artist Yuki Martin will show you how to make easy origami photo corners as well as pretty embellishments including origami bows, hearts, stars and flowers that you can add to your scrapbooks or use for stationary or greeting cards.
Sketchbook Extravaganza
Available to: Grades 6-12
When: 8/12 Friday 1-3 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Learn how to make the mundane into the extraordinary with professional artist Joanne Kollman. Each student will receive a sketchbook and pen to take home to begin journaling the adventures of their lives.
Something Smells Fishy
Available to: Grades K-5
When: 8/1 Monday 12-1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Participants will make their very own shimmering, brightly colored fish inspired by Marcus Pfister's book “The Rainbow Fish.”
Summer Reading Program
Available to: up to 18
When: 6/17-8/31 self-paced
Cost: Free
What: Babies, kids and teens can visit any Multnomah County Library to sign up. To play, children spend time reading or listening to books, then mark spaces on their game boards. Ages 0-4 fill in One space for every 15 minutes of reading, ages 5-11 for every 30 minutes, and ages 12-18 for every 60 minutes. Every time the child reaches One of the three prize markers on the game board, he/she can visit the library to redeem a reward. Rewards include books, passes for Free activities and food coupons for local restaurants. EveryOne who finishes the game receives a Summer Reading T-shirt (while supplies last). All players who finish the game enter a grand prize drawing for a family vacation for four to Great Wolf Lodge waterpark! August 31, 2011, is the last day to claim rewards. Each child may play the game only once.
Taiko Drumming Workshop for Teens
Available to: Grades 6-12
When: 7/8 Friday 2-3 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Taiko is an art and form of drumming that has its roots in ancient Japanese culture. This workshop is an introduction to this traditional form of music and movement.
Teen Game Night
Available to: Grades 6-12
When: Thursdays 4-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Come play library board games, or bring One of your own.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center
Available to: Grades 6-12
When: Tuesdays 4-6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Use library computers, get study help, hang out.
Teen Tuesdays
Available to: Grades 6-12
When: Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Stay after the Teen Lounge and chill, craft or just connect.
Write Your Own Monologue
Available to: Grades 6-12
When: 9/19 Tuesday 2-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Join actor Anya Hankin to write your own theatrical monologues.
Roseway Heights SUN Community School
7334 N.E. Siskiyou St.
503-916-5865
Federal Lunch Program
Available to: Ages 2-18
When: 6/20-8/31 Monday through Friday 12-12:30 p.m. No meals on Monday, July 4
Cost: Free
What: Nutritious meals served.
Public Pools
The hot sun and cool water combination is the yin and yang of summer. Find open swim times and other drop in events at public pools near you.
David Douglas High School Swim Pool
Southeast 130th Avenue and Taylor Court
503-261-8378
Open Swim
Available to: All
When: Public recreation swim-Monday through Friday 1:45-3:45 p.m.; Family nights-Fridays 7-8:15 p.m.
Cost: Public recreation fee: $2 for Students, $3 for adults; Family nights-$5 per family
What: Public pool
Drop-in Classes through Mt. Hood Aquatics
Available to: Ages 6 and up
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:15-8 p.m.
Cost: $6.00 per individual lesson or $10.00 for two lessons per week
What: Comprehensive 10-level program offered at three locations: Reynolds Middle School, Sam Barlow High School Pool and David Douglas High School Pool. For more information, call Julie at 503-804-8743.
East Portland Community Center
740 S.E. 106th Ave.
503-823-3450
http://tinyurl.com/4537xsf
Open Swim
Available to: Swimmers 48-inches tall and 8 years old can attend open play swim on their own, non-swimmers and children under 48-inches tall must be accompanied at all times by a person 18 of age or older.
Cost: General admission fee $3.25-$5.00 depending on age
When: Monday through Friday
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Leisure Pool Family Swim
1-3:15 p.m. Leisure Pool and Lap Pool Open Play Swim
7-9 p.m. Leisure Pool Open Play Swim
Saturdays
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Leisure Pool Family Swim
1-5 p.m. Leisure Pool and Lap Pool Open Play Swim
Sundays
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Leisure Pool Family Swim
1-5 p.m. Leisure Pool and Lap Pool Open Play Swim
What: Indoor, four-lane 25-yard lap pool heated to 84 degrees, three-lane 20-yard lap section heated to 88 degrees, and whirlpool spa heated to 102 degrees. Leisure pool with 2 slides, current channel and vortex. Water depths range from zero depth entry to 9 feet.
Montavilla Community Center and Pool
8219 N.E. Glisan St.
503-823-4101
http://tinyurl.com/3ub2flc
Open Swim
Available to: All Swimmers
When: Monday-Friday 1-4:10 p.m. Open Play Swim
7:10- 8:40 p.m. Open Play Swim (M/T/W/F)
Wednesdays until 8/3 8:45-9:30 p.m. Teen Swim
Thursdays 7:10-8:40 p.m. Family Play Swim
Saturdays 1-5 p.m. Open Play Swim
Closed Sundays
Cost: General admission fee $2.50 - $4.00 depending on age
What: Outdoor 25-yard shallow pool and 25-yard deep pool heated to 84 degrees. Water depths range from 2 feet to 8 feet. Also has a drop slide and a kiddies slide.
Teen Swim
Available to: Ages 11-17
When: 6/20-8/3 Wednesdays 8:45-9:30 p.m.
Cost: General admission fee $2.50-$4.00 depending on age
What: Water basketball, games and activities
Pool Event: Montavilla Dive-in Movie
Available to: All
When: 8/24 Wednesday 8 p.m.
Cost: $3 for youth (17 and under) $5 for adult
What: Dive-In Movie is shown on large screens, which can be seen from the water. The show this year is “Gnomeo and Juliet.” Regular swims not available during the movie; bring an inner tube or inflatable mattress to lounge on.
Parkrose High School
12003 N.E. Shaver St.
503-408-2640
Open Swim
Available to: all
When: 6/20-8/13 Monday through Friday 1-2:30 p.m., Saturday 12-1:30 p.m., 7:15-8:45p.m.
Cost: $2 for children, $3 for adults
What: Recreational pool
And last…but not least…Parks The #1 drop-in activity for kids and families
Get out! Your humdrum corner park comes alive in the summer with movies, concerts and even a traveling monolith to grapple with. Some parks stage supervised weekday play programs for the little Ones while others feature sports fields and skate structures for older kids, and the best benefit, it's all FREE, including in some cases, lunch. See listings for specific dates and times or search your nearest park's amenities and more at http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/.
Argay Park
Northeast 141st Avenue and Failing Street
8.85 Acres
What: Basketball court, dog off-leash area, paths, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, softball field, tennis court
Playground program: Organized sports, games, and crafts on a drop-in basis plus a Free, healthy lunch for kids
Available to: Ages 5-12
When: 6/27-8/17 Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Lunch 12-1 p.m.
8/18-8/26 Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Lunch 12-1 p.m.
Movies in the park: 8/28 Sunday 'How to Train Your Dragon'
Music in the park: 8/28 Sunday 'The River City Trio'
Berrydale Park
Southeast 92nd Avenue and Taylor St.
6.38 Acres
What: Picnic tables, playground, soccer field, and softball field
Blue Lake Park
Between Marine Drive and Sandy Boulevard off Northeast 223rd Avenue
64 acres
What: natural lake fed by underground springs. Paddle boat, rowboat or canoe rentals, fishing, swimming, picnic area, basketball, archery, volleyball, softball, horseshoes, playgrounds, walking and biking, restrooms.
Spray Ground: 3,500 square feet fully automatic system of spray and streaming water features with a re-circulating water system on a non-slip surface
When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Bonus: Anglers under 13 can fish without a license.
Food available for purchase: Sno-cones, beverages, ice cream and snacks are offered at the concessions stand on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Vending machines are available at the swim beach area.
Floyd Light Park
Southeast 111th Avenue and Alder Street
16.44 Acres
What: Paths and softball field
Gateway Park
Northeast 106th Avenue and Halsey Street
3 acres
Special event: 7/13 Wednesday 5-9 p.m.
Movie in the park: 7/13 Wednesday 'Yogi Bear' FREE POPCORN
Music in the park: 7/13 Wednesday 'Mike Horsefall Duo' and 'Over the Edge'
Rock Climbing Wall: 7/13 Wednesday 6-9 p.m.
Bonus event: 7/13 Wednesday Picnic basket relay with the Girl Scouts
Glenfair Park
Northeast 154th Avenue and Davis Street
5.08 acres
What: Soccer and softball fields.
Playground program: Organized sports, games, and crafts on a drop-in basis plus a Free, healthy lunch for kids
Available to: Ages 5-12
When: 6/20-6/30 and 8/18-8/26 Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Lunch noon-1 p.m.
Movies in the park: 8/2 Tuesday 'Tangled' movie starts at dark.
Music in the park: 8/2 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. 'The River City Band'
Bonus Event: 8/2 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Hair Styling and Braiding competition with the Paul Mitchell Beauty School
Glenhaven Park
Northeast 82nd Avenue and Siskiyou Street
15.69 acres
What: Baseball field, disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, paths, picnic tables, playground, skatepark, soccer field, softball field, and tennis court
Skatepark Info: 11,000 total square feet featuring a 5,500 square foot street course and 5,500 square foot of “tranny” (transition) area. The tranny area includes a 9-foot deep “peanut bowl” with a 4-foot deep shallow end with stairs and a separate rectangular bowl. The street area includes hubba ledges; stamped brick bank; banks, ledges and manual pads; handrails; stairs; two pyramid; a quarter pipe; and two “dude chutes.”
Event: Rock Climbing Wall 7/12 Tuesday 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Hancock Park
Northeast 90th Avenue and Tillamook Street
4.25 acres
What: Picnic tables and playground
Harrison Park
Southeast 84th Avenue and Harrison Street
4.63 acres
What: Disabled access play area, paths, playground, soccer and softball fields.
Movies in the park: 7/2 Saturday 'The Blind Side' movie starts at dark.
Music in the park: 7/2 Saturday 6:30 p.m. 'Moonlight Mile'
John Luby Park
Northeast 128th Avenue and Brazee Street
10.86 acres
What: Disabled access play area, paths, picnic tables and playground
Knott Park
Northeast 117th Avenue and Knott Street
12.40 acres
What: Disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, paths, picnic tables, playground, soccer and softball fields.
Playground Program: Organized sports, games, and crafts on a drop-in basis plus a Free, healthy lunch for kids
Available to: Ages 5-12
When: 6/27-8/17 Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 8/18-8/26 Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lunch 12:30-1 p.m.
Movies in the park: 7/16 Saturday 'The Karate Kid (2010)' movie starts at dark.
Music in the park: 7/16 Saturday 6:30 p.m. 'The River City Trio' 'Portland Teen Idols'
Bonus event: Rock Climbing Wall 7/16 Saturday 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; 7/7 Thursday, 7/11 Monday, 7/20 Wednesday, 7/29 Friday, 8/3 Wednesday, 8/8 Monday, 8/17 Wednesday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park
Southeast 135th Avenue and Mill Street
7.07 acres
What: Disabled access play area, horseshoe pit, paths, picnic tables, playground, and volleyball court.
Playground Program: Organized sports, games, and crafts on a drop-in basis plus a Free, healthy lunch for kids
Available to: Ages 5-12
When: 6/27-8/17 Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 8/18-8/26 Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Lunch noon-1 p.m.
Bonus event: Rock Climbing Wall 7/6 Wednesday, 7/13 Wednesday, 7/19 Tuesday, 7/28 Thursday, 8/5 Friday, 8/12 Friday, 8/15 Monday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Merrifield Park
Northeast 117th Avenue and Thompson Street
1 acre
What: Playground and softball field
Mill Park
Southeast 117th Avenue and Mill Court
5.75 acres
What: Playground Program: Organized sports, games, and crafts on a drop-in basis plus a Free, healthy lunch for kids
Available to: Ages 5-12
When: 6/27-8/17 Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 8/18-8/26 Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lunch 12:30-1 p.m.
Montavilla Park
Northeast 82nd Avenue and Glisan Street
9.46 acres
What: Disabled access picnic area, disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, paths, picnic site, picnic tables, playground, soccer and softball fields, tennis court.
Playground Program: Organized sports, games, and crafts on a drop-in basis plus a Free, healthy lunch for kids. Board games available under the picnic shelter.
Available to: Ages 5-12
When: 6/27-8/17 Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 8/18-8/26 Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lunch noon-1p.m.
Bonus event: Rock Climbing Wall 7/12 Tuesday, 7/21 Thursday, 8/9 Tuesday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Mt Tabor Park
Southeast 60th Avenue and Salmon Street
190.28 acres
What: Basketball court, disabled access picnic area, disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, dog off-leash area, horseshoe pit, paths, reservable picnic site, picnic tables, playground, stage, tennis court, volleyball court.
Music in the park: Tuesdays in July 6:30 p.m., from Rockabilly to Chamberpop, Afrobeat to Blues, something for everyOne
Parklane Park
Southeast 155th Avenue and Main Street
25.02 acres
What: Basketball court, disabled access play area, paths, picnic tables, playground, soccer and softball fields.
Playground Program: Organized sports, games, and crafts on a drop-in basis
Available to: Ages 5-12
When: 7/27-8/17 Thursdays only 2-5 p.m.
Special Event: Centennial Neighborhood Fair and Movie 8/25 Thursday 4-6 p.m.
Movie in the park: 8/25 Thursday 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' movie starts at dark
Music in the park: 8/25 Thursday 6:30 p.m. 'Petty Fever'
Bonus: Rock Climbing Wall 8/25 Thursday 5-9 p.m.
PlayHaven Park
Southeast 107th Avenue and Henderson Street
3.17 acres
What: Basketball court, disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, paths and picnic tables
Powell Butte Nature Park
16160 S.E. Powell Blvd.
611.98 acres
What: Disabled access restroom, natural area, biking trails, equestrian trails, hiking, and vista point
Music in the park: 7/30 Saturday 7 p.m. 'Toque Libre', 8/6 Saturday 7 p.m. 'Rich Halley's Outside Music Ensemble'
Ventura Park
Southeast 115th Avenue and Stark Street
7.25 acres
What: Disabled access play area, paths, picnic tables, playground, soccer field.
Music in the park: 8/17-8/31 Wednesdays 6 p.m. Chata Addy and Susuma, David Correa and Cascada, The Midnight Serenaders
Wilkes Park
3655 N.E. 154th Ave.
1.49 acres
What: Basketball court, disabled access play area, paths and playground.
Playground Program: Organized sports, games, and crafts on a drop-in basis plus a Free, healthy lunch for kids.
Available to: Ages 5-12
When: 6/27-8/17 Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 8/18-8/26 Monday through Friday 11a.m.-1 p.m.; Lunchnoon-1p.m.
Movies in the park: 8/10 Wednesday 'Secretariat' movie starts at dark.
Music in the park: 8/10 Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 'Bobby Torres Trio'
Rock Climbing Wall: 7/8 Friday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Want more information? Check out these online resources for Portland parents:
www.pdxkidscalendar.com
www.oregonsports.org
www.oregonmom.com
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