Just Moved to West Linn - What Is There to Do?

I live in Oregon City, and I know there is a sprinkler park at Rivercrest park which is not too far off Molalla Ave. My 18 month old son loves it although I think it is better for a little older children. Your 4 year old will probably love it. There is also a wading pool in Gladstone at a pretty nice park. This might be fun for your oldest, but it was a little crazy last year and don't think I would do again till my son gets a little older and I am more comfortable with him around water. Oregon City also has a wading pool at the big swimming pool, and I don't remember ever seeing it that busy so it might be a better option if you want to have a little calmer environment. The only downfall is that it is just a pool, and no nearby park to run around in.

In West Linn there are movies in the park during August. It is the big state park I think that has them, but I can't quite remember the name of it right now. I have never been there, but found it online when I was looking for other things to do this summer. It looked like they were going to have some good ones, and I believe they were on Saturday nights. I saw the website a month or so ago. North Clackamas had movies last year in the park as well, but I haven't seen any information about them this year.

In Oregon City starting next week they have concerts in the park at the Carnegie Center every Thursday starting at 6:30pm. If you look at the Trail News at the Oregon City Website they have a list of what is playing. This is right on 7th on the right hand side as you start coming up the hill.

I would be interested to see what other ideas you get. I am always looking for fun things to do with my 19 month old. This summer is totally different than last year.

I live in Tualatin but use to live in West Linn before kids. However, we still go there alot. We love the wading pool that is now a fountain/wading pool at Bolton Elementary and Hammerlee Park. We also go to events at the park down by the river- they also have a wading pool. There is a farmers market each week in Old Town West Linn.

My favorite places to eat are Thai Orchid for the family. Bugattis for a nice night out and excellent italian food (although it has been a while since I was there. There is a whole new development of stores/restaurants just off of 205 and Wiallamette Falls Dr (43) that I have heard good things about. Market of Choice is a great place to get upscale and healthier food selections.

I also have a great family doctor that I have been seeing for years that is up on the hill right by the city hall. Dr Larry Tremaine, He is young, knowledgeable and he listens well, his staff is excellent and long standing!

Their summer festivals are fun too!

Good luck and I hope you enjoy your new neighborhood!

Hi E.:
I'm in Lake Grove (Lake Oswego) and am part of the mom's club that does a lot in West Linn. West Linn also has their own mom's club (check ours out at www.lomoms.com).

Hope to see you around!
B.

Hi E.

We just moved to West Linn also-- I found Tanner Creek park off of Parker (near Safeway) it has a wonderful water feature that the kids can run through- good play structure and grass area- really clean too.

The moms club meets there almost every week.

There is a street dance on July 11th in old Willamette-

I have more stuff---- I will respond later;-) my son is waking
L