Thanks for the comment - that sounds really fun. I have to admit to being a bit shy of the water in terms of boating/kayaking-type sports. How old do you think kids should be to take them out in a kayak or canoe?

Vince

Thank you very much! When I started the site, I asked myself, "What would I want to see as a parent?" I knew that video is exactly what I'd want to see, so that's why I started posting them. I'm glad you found it useful.

Follow the link to their website where there is information about what you can do to keep the concerts on for this summer.

Vince

**[Since first writing this in 2008, Me Too! has been true to their word, and they have expanded the menu options for adults. It now includes some tasty comfort items with my personal favorite being the "Pulled Pork Sandwich." Also, you can get Snapper or Salmon cooked to order, which is a nice touch. Great job to Me Too! for following through on the expansion of their menu!]

Hi Nornine,

Unfortunately, I'm not much of a boater. I would recommend contacting a local store that sells kayaks. You may want to just Google "Portland Kayak Stores." Good luck!

Thanks for your comment Mary. For obvious reasons, I spend a great deal of time at parks. Since my kids have been knocked over numerous times by "friendly" dogs, and I've personally seen MANY irresponsible owners with their dogs around kids (even in dog-friendly Portland), I think keeping dogs away from kids is a good thing, especially around playground equipment. Dogs just like to play too much. There will be incidents and problems, even if owners are careful.

That said, I think it's a bit unrealistic and/or unfair to dog owners if ALL park space is off-limits to dogs. I think the obvious solution is giving parks special areas (away from kids) dedicated to open space for dogs. The problem with this is that there are always owners who break the rules. However, in Portland, it seems to work for the most part.

Vince

Thanks for the comment! Yes...Wilson pool is awesome, and we love it there as well. For toddlers, it has the best outdoor slide in the Portland area. My son can just play on that for hours on end.

Vince

Noted! :)

Vince Schreck, Ed.D.
Instructional Designer, Portland State University
Editor: Portland Family Adventures
www.pdxfamilyadventures.com

I agree that the park used to be immaculate. I'm somewhat shocked to hear anything to the contrary; however, I have seen people feeding animals at this park. This is a neighborhood park, so people usually do a good job of keeping it clean.

Hope things turn around at Commonwealth. It's a cool little park, and a great place for first-time anglers.

Vince Schreck, Ed.D.
Instructional Designer, Portland State University
Editor: Portland Family Adventures
www.pdxfamilyadventures.com

Thanks for the comment. I had no idea about the farmer's market...very cool! Sorry to hear about the trash. Both times I've been there, the place has been very clean.

Vince Schreck, Ed.D.
Instructional Designer, Portland State University
Editor: Portland Family Adventures
www.pdxfamilyadventures.com