Local Park Series } Pirate Park
July 27, 2009 by Leigh Anne
Filed under places to play
The Park: Pirate Park is a neighborhood park tucked behind a hill. There’s a short walk to access it but it’s worth the work! There are three structures with a lot of slides, water, and sand.
How to get there: From HWY 26 take Bethany Blvd. north to Laidlaw. Head west on Laidlaw, turn right on Preakness Terrace, turn left on Hackney Dr. Park on the street, under the power lines. Walk down the hill to the right, look for pirate structure.
A Fun Picnic Theme: Gold Rush
What to Picnic:
– chocolate coinage is a delicious currency!
– Cheese, apple, a slice of bread, wrapped in a hanky
– Lots of water! Sore travelers paid as much as $100 for a glass of water during the gold rush!
What to Play:
– Poke holes in an old pie pan and let your child pan for spare change in the sand
– Pack your child’s lunch in a piece of cloth and have them carry it on a stick
– Do a little google-ing and teach your children about the gold rush.
– Football anyone? Why do they call them the 49ers anyway!
– Teach your children about the tools that were used to dig for gold, here’s a great resource.
Ellen on Fri, 4th Sep 2009 12:38 am
Leigh Anne,
Thank you so much for creating this website. I’m very excited about it and have been telling lots of people to check it out. I’ve only lived in the Portland area for about 3 years, and I still feel like I have so much to learn!
I don’t know if you are taking suggestions, so take it or leave it… but I would love it if you could post the actual sreet address and/or the official name of the places you are writing about. I know a lot of people use GPS systems and might find it helpful. I was so excited to take my kids to the Pirate Park today. They loved it! The directions you gave were fantastic, but I was nervous about making sure I was turning the correct direction (west, north, etc.) Also, if someone is planning a vacation to Portland, they might not have reference to certain roads or highways.
Thanks for all your great ideas. I’m excited about having a resource to go to find great activities for my family!! I will be checking in often!
~Ellen
Leigh Anne on Fri, 4th Sep 2009 7:33 am
Ellen,
So glad you and your children at fun at Pirate Park! Yes, we always welcome suggestions and ideas and appreciate your input on providing the actual addresses. We will definitely work at being better about that! Thank you!