Family Resource Guide

2013 Family Resource Guide

An all-inclusive guide to family resources, goods, services, activities and destinations in the metropolitan area.
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Family Fun Activities

2013 Family Resource Guide Contents

Educational Attractions………………………………………….. 6
Museums • Historic & Living History Sites • Animal Exhibits • Astronomy • Libraries

Visual and Performing Arts…………………………………….. 7
Art Galleries & Exhibits • Dance Performances • Theater • Music Performances

The Great Outdoors……………………………………………….9
Parks & Playgrounds • Gardens • Hiking & Wildlife Viewing • Public Fountains & ‘Splash Pads’ • Farms • Area Campgrounds • Boats, Trams & Trolleys

Sports & Active Fun……………………………………………..14
Indoor Parks & Play Groups • Children’s Gyms • Swimming Pools & Water Parks • Swimming Holes • Indoor Rock Climbing • Roller Skating & Roller Hockey • Skate Parks • Horseback Riding • Ice Skating & Ice Hockey • Skiing & Winter Sports • More Active Fun • Amusement Parks, Arcades & Other Attractions • Spectator Sports

Food & Dining …………………………………………………. 20
Restaurants & Cafes • Cooking Classes for Kids • CSAs & Farmers Markets

Day Trips…………………………………………………………….23
Columbia River Gorge • Oregon Coast • Salem • Mt. St. Helens

‘Family Favorite’ Businesses & Destinations…………………..26
The winners of our 2012 Readers’ Survey

Family Resources……………………………………………….30
Parent Support, Education & Information
Support Groups for Parents & Families • Parent Education • Childcare Resources • Parent-Child Development Programs • Other Parenting Resources • Local Parks & Recreation Departments

Family Resources……………………………………………….33
Emergency Services & Help Lines
Emergency Services • Non-emergency Public Safety • County Mental Health Services • Domestic Violence Intervention & Women’s Crisis Lines • Community Resources & Referral Services

Family-Friendly Business Listings………………………….. 36