Go on an adventure on National Kids to Parks Day!
May 20 is National Kids to Parks Day, an event created by the National Park Trust to get your kids in touch with nature. Here is a list of events in the Portland metro area. For more details, visit the Park Trust website.
Register to participate in Kids in the Parks Day for a chance to win prizes, such as a camping package from The North Face. Everyone who registers gets a special promo code to Northside.
Fun idea: Make the day extra special for your little ones by presenting them with an inexpensive Kids To Parks Day patch or Buddy Bison for completing National Kids to Parks Day.
Portland
Tyron Creek State Natural Area
A program at Tyron Creek offers nature exploration, art, literature and outdoor play geared toward kids 2-6. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m.
Hillsboro
Orenco Woods Nature Park
Starting at 10 a.m., enjoy super hero training, nature crafts, letterboxing, nature book reading, animal track identification and a guided nature hike by Jackson Bottom Wetlands staff.
Shute Park
Lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m. with plenty of playtime afterward.
Beaverton
Camille Park
Bring your own truck to the park and play. Enjoy the park’s playground and walking path starting at 11 a.m.
Sherwood
Tualatin River National Wildlife refuge
Look for newts, birds, beavers, frogs, bats and other wildlife during an after dinner stroll at 5:30 p.m.
Troutdale
Sandy River Delta
Take in the beauty, native history and settler history of the Columbia River Gorge on a guided hike along the river, starting at 11 a.m.
Corbett
Dabney State Park
Meet at 10 a.m. for a toddler paced walk with stops for snacks and exploration with an optional picnic lunch afterward. The trail does have obstacles that will not accommodate strollers. No pets are allowed. Parking is $5.
Rooster Rock State Park
Join OMSI’s Astronomy Day Star Party at 7 p.m. Parking is $5.
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