Oregon is obviously home to some of the best natural water sources around, with lakes, rivers, ponds, creeks, and the beach – all ripe for swimming. Of course, there are occasions when a drive outside of city limits is not an option, while your little ones are still itching to cool off in the water. So what’s a parent to do? We’ve located some waterparks, both indoor and outdoor, that may be just the answer.
- Splash! At Lively Park, Springfield
Facebook This wave pool, a personal favorite of yours truly, has been around for a long time and has swimming and wading options for all ages.
- Jamison Square, Portland
“Jamison Square Park - Portland Oregon” by Ian Poellet - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Definitely on the lighter side of a water park experience, the fountain at this park can make for a great impromptu wading area on hot, summer days.
- Pendleton Aquatic Center, Pendleton
Facebook This family-friendly, outdoor space has two large water slides, smaller ones, three pools - including a zero-depth entry pool, a 50 meter one for lap swimming, and a diving well.
- North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Facebook This place comes with a wave pool, a shallow splash area, and water slides.
- Evergreen Wings & Waves, McMinnville
- Emigrant Lake, south Rogue Valley
Facebook This reservoir makes the list for its awesome water slide.
- City of Astoria Aquatic Center
Facebook This spot is equipped with four pools, including a lap pool, a recreation one that has a lazy river, a hot tub for the adults, and a kiddie pool.
- Mount Scott Community Center
portlandoregon.gov Public pools have really stepped up their game over the years. This place comes equipped with slides, a shallow water splash area, and is indoors, so you can enjoy year-round.
- Blue Lake Park, Fairview
Yelp So your wee tot can’t swim yet. No problem at this massive splash pad at Blue Lake Park. Plus, paddle-boating is available on the lake.
There are surely other swimming spaces, publicly and privately-owned, that your family loves to visit every year. Tell us about them!
This wave pool, a personal favorite of yours truly, has been around for a long time and has swimming and wading options for all ages.
“Jamison Square Park - Portland Oregon” by Ian Poellet - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Definitely on the lighter side of a water park experience, the fountain at this park can make for a great impromptu wading area on hot, summer days.
This family-friendly, outdoor space has two large water slides, smaller ones, three pools - including a zero-depth entry pool, a 50 meter one for lap swimming, and a diving well.
This place comes with a wave pool, a shallow splash area, and water slides.
This reservoir makes the list for its awesome water slide.
This spot is equipped with four pools, including a lap pool, a recreation one that has a lazy river, a hot tub for the adults, and a kiddie pool.
portlandoregon.gov
Public pools have really stepped up their game over the years. This place comes equipped with slides, a shallow water splash area, and is indoors, so you can enjoy year-round.
Yelp
So your wee tot can’t swim yet. No problem at this massive splash pad at Blue Lake Park. Plus, paddle-boating is available on the lake.
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