Things to Do with Kids in Portland, OR
28 qualified activities: museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.
Portland family activity overview
For indoor play in Portland with children ages 0 to 6, look at OMSI's Science Playground. For an outdoor play day, consider Westmoreland Park's nature play area. Choose between them based on whether your children want water experiments indoors or a park visit.
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OMSI with a baby or preschooler
Science Playground serves children from birth through age 6 and has an enclosed infant area, water play and a nursing room. OMSI asks families to park strollers outside the playground unless there is a medical need. Capacity is limited, so allow for a wait. Pack dry clothes for the water area. Children ages 7 and up may enter with a family member age 6 or younger.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI): family visit detailsNature play in Southeast Portland
Westmoreland Park has a nature play area and paths around the restored Crystal Springs Creek landscape. Choose this for an outdoor outing where play is the main plan. The City also posts bridge work updates on the park page; check those before choosing your walking route through the park.
Westmoreland Park: family visit detailsPlanning sources checked September 13, 2026. Check venue notices for your visit date.
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Portland with kids: common questions
Can older siblings join a toddler at OMSI Science Playground?
Yes. OMSI allows children ages 7 and up with a family member age 6 or younger. The space is designed for birth through age 6. Strollers normally stay outside, with an exception for medical need, and entry can involve a capacity wait.
Parks & PlaygroundsCity Play for Kids
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 7
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeSt Johns Swapnplay
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 6
Parks & PlaygroundsPlay and Ponder
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 6
Tours & ExperiencesTree to Tree Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5 to 17 (height/weight requirements apply per course)
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeInternational Rose Test Garden
Ages: All ages; strongest for ages 4 to 12 who enjoy flowers, colors, scents, and a short walk
Parks & PlaygroundsHappy Play
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 7
MuseumsEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Ages: Best for ages 5 to 15; younger children can still enjoy the large aircraft, and children under 5 receive free admission
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMt. Tabor Park
Ages: Ages 2 to 12 for playground and open-space play; older children can use the trails, courts and overlooks
Parks & PlaygroundsDiG PDX - Oregon's Largest Indoor Sandbox
Ages: Best for ages 18 months to 10
MuseumsLEKA Playland
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
Parks & PlaygroundsThe Wiggle Room
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 6
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeWashington Park
Ages: Best for all ages, truly multi-generational
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