Things to Do with Kids in Portland, OR
23 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
SoGrow House
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
City Play for Kids
Ages: Best for ages 0-7
Play and Ponder
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
FreeSt Johns Swapnplay
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Tree to Tree Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-17 (height/weight requirements apply per course)
Happy Play
Ages: Best for ages 0-7
Kids Empire Gresham
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreeHidden Creek Park West
Ages: 2–10
DiG PDX - Oregon's Largest Indoor Sandbox
Ages: Best for ages 18 months to 10
The Wiggle Room
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Funtastic Arcade Columbia Gorge Outlets
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
FreeGabriel Park
Ages: All ages
FreeLuuwit View Park
Ages: All ages
FreeSpring Garden Park
Ages: 2–10
FreeWashington Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-11
LEKA Playland
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeWestmoreland Park
0Ages: All ages
FreeHarper's Playground
Ages: All ages
FreeAltamont Park
Ages: All ages
Ocean Plays Indoor Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Liggle Land
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
PlayDate PDX
Ages: Best for ages 0-7
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts
Ages: Best for ages 8+ (height/age requirements apply)
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Family Travel Guide: Portland, OR
Discover the best things to do with kids in Portland, OR. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
Portland Family Guides
In-depth guides with real costs, age-by-age picks, and parent tips.
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Read guide →Common Questions About Portland with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Portland?
- Portland has 9 free family activities. Top picks: St Johns Swapnplay, Hidden Creek Park West, Gabriel Park, Luuwit View Park, Spring Garden Park. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/portland.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Portland?
- There are 14 rainy day options in Portland. Top indoor picks: SoGrow House, City Play for Kids, Play and Ponder, St Johns Swapnplay, Happy Play.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Portland?
- 15 activities in Portland are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: SoGrow House, City Play for Kids, Play and Ponder, St Johns Swapnplay, Happy Play.
- Which Portland attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 14 of 23 activities in Portland are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Portland?
- 5 activities in Portland are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Tree to Tree Adventure Park, Funtastic Arcade Columbia Gorge Outlets, Westmoreland Park, Altamont Park, K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts.
- How much do family activities cost in Portland?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 23 activities in Portland. 9 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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