George Rogers Park
Tucked away where you'd least expect it, George Rogers Park has a little beachfront on the Willamette, both more soigné and bijou than Sauvie Island's. Plus a short but lovely hiking trail and a good playground.
Open
Dawn until dusk every day (I think).
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Bear in mind that these photos were taken in December. It’s brighter and (even) prettier in the summer!
Pros
- A small, but picturesque beach area on a bend in the river.
- Rocks to explore and clamber on.
- A short, pretty trail extends in two directions from across the footbridge; one side paved, the other more rugged, both lovely.
- The tower that was once an iron furnace is both an unusual site and a popular spot for family photographs.
- En suite playground.
- You’ve totally gatecrashed the country club.
- Easy to spot your car between the BMWs.
Cons
- The trails are pretty short.
- Can imagine it getting crowded on nice days.
in the area
Not a whole lot, although downtown Lake Oswego has a lovely, child-friendly farmers’ market on Saturdays in the summer months.
if you like this…
If you fancy hanging out at a beach on the Willamette or Columbia, other options include Sauvie Island, Kelley Point Park and – if you must – Elk Rock Island. Another very pretty, tucked-away spot not too far away is Marshall Park.
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First posted: January 7, 2014; last updated: July 25, 2017.
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611 S. State Street, Lake Oswego [Google map].
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