Council Crest Park

On a sunny day, Council Crest Park is amazing! You can see various cascade mountains including: Mt Hood, Mt St Helens, Mt Adams, Mt Jefferson, and Mt Rainier. In addition, if you want more than the amazing view, you can hike into the woods, bring a Frisbee, or play with your dog because there is an open space where many dogs roam on a nice day. There isn’t a playground, but it is a great place to have fun and learn about some of Oregon’s history. For instance, “it is thought to be the highest point in Portland” according to The City of Portland Parks and Recreation, and known for being an amusement park in the early 1900’s. Another awesome feature is if you stand in the center, where the large compass is grounded on the top of the mountain, and stand near or on the brass middle, your voice will echo. Kids especially love this unique characteristic, and if you happen to have preschoolers and work on a specific letter of the week, (like Ee – is for echo or Mm – is for mountain) this is the place to go! It would also be a wonderful place to have a picnic, but there aren’t any bathrooms so you might not want to stay to long. Overall, whether your 2 or 72 (and can handle hills) it is a must see for the magnificent panaramic view. It is a little tricky to find, and parking can be limited, but you will know you are there when you keep going round and round in a beautiful circle. Check it out and have fun Playing in Portland.