Goalie Portland helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th9:00 AM–11:00 AMBirding Connections: Accessible Outing at Powell ButtePowell Butte Nature Park Visitor Center · Ages 5–12
- July 16th10:15 AM–11:00 AMBilingual Family StorytimeSt. Johns Library · Ages 0–6
- July 16th10:30 AM–11:30 AMToddler StorytimeNorthwest Library · Ages 1–3
Farmers markets
- Thursday4–8 PMCully Farmers MarketCully · Farmers market
- ThursdayNoon–5 PMSouth Waterfront Farmers MarketSouth Waterfront · Farmers market
- Saturday8 AM–1 PMHollywood Farmers MarketHollywood · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Toddler, water playFarragut ParkPiedmont · Splash pad, fountain
- Inclusive playArbor Lodge ParkArbor Lodge · Adaptive, sensory play
- Play, splash padGateway Discovery ParkHazelwood · Seasonal splash pad
Easy walks
- 0.5 mi · Out & back15 minLower Macleay CreekPaved · Grades to 7%
- 2.2 mi · Loop45 minThree East Portland ParksFlat · Unpaved sections and missing sidewalks
- 2.3 mi · Loop50 minNed Flanders NW ExperienceShort hill · Curb ramps at every intersection
Play sports
- PickleballGabriel ParkSix courts, nets · Free · first-come
- TennisArgay ParkFour renewed courts · Lighted · nets listed
- SkateboardingPier ParkStreet, deep bowls · Open list · 5am–midnight
Play in water
- Interactive fountainJamison Square FountainShallow tidal-style play · Free · no lifeguard listed
- Splash padFarragut Park Splash PadToddler play, splash pad · Free · 11am–7pm
- Splash padGateway Discovery Park Splash PadUniversal play, water · Free · 11am–7pm
Local libraries
- Early learning, sensory roomAlbina LibraryEliot · Inner North/Northeast
- The broadest family facility mixEast County LibraryGresham · East County
- A secure outdoor play spaceMidland LibraryMill Park · East Portland