Portland Parks & Rec: FREE summer activities

Are your kids complaining about being bored yet this summer?

If you live in the Portland area, make sure you’re taking advantage of everything that Portland Parks & Recreation has to offer with their Summer Free for All program. The summer Playground in the Park program brings structured and supervised activities to many of the parks in Portland, and some even offer a nutritious lunch to kids ages 0 to 18 (no income requirements — just show up at the specified time and all kids present get lunch!).

There is also a climbing wall that travels around to different parks each week, so be sure and check the schedule to see when it will be at a park near you. To climb the wall, kids need to weigh at least 45 pounds and be wearing closed toe shoes.

And don’t forget about free open play swim times and the free movies in the park!

Looking for more Pacific Northwest fun? Check out these resources:

The Ultimate Guide to Portland Family Fun — A gigantic list of affordable, family-friendly activities, events, and attractions in Portland

Pacific Northwest Summer Fairs & Festivals — A huge list of Oregon and Washington fairs, festivals, and special summer events

Summer Reading Programs for kids — A comprehensive list of summer reading programs in Oregon and Washington

Staycation 2013: Portland — Tons of ways to enjoy Portland this summer

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