Hood River Fruit Loop
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Marine Park at Cascade Locks
Hood River, OR | leisure | 1 to 3 hours
Set where the Columbia River meets lush Gorge landscape, this riverfront park pairs a children's playground, open lawns, picnic tables and a swimming beach with a boat ramp and marina for sailing and outrigger canoeing. Free parking and restrooms make a stop easy. A footbridge spans the historic locks and canal to Thunder Island, where panoramic views frame the Bridge of the Gods just downriver. The Cascade Locks Historical Museum, the Oregon Pony locomotive and the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge round out a half-day of riverside wandering.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: FreeDuration: 1 to 3 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: (541) 374-8619
355 WaNaPa St. Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Overview
Set where the Columbia River meets lush Gorge landscape, this riverfront park pairs a children's playground, open lawns, picnic tables and a swimming beach with a boat ramp and marina for sailing and outrigger canoeing. Free parking and restrooms make a stop easy. A footbridge spans the historic locks and canal to Thunder Island, where panoramic views frame the Bridge of the Gods just downriver. The Cascade Locks Historical Museum, the Oregon Pony locomotive and the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge round out a half-day of riverside wandering.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Free
Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Set where the Columbia River meets lush Gorge landscape, this riverfront park pairs a children's playground, open lawns, picnic tables and a swimming beach with a boat ramp and marina for sailing and outrigger canoeing. Free parking and restrooms make a stop easy. A footbridge spans the historic locks and canal to Thunder Island, where panoramic views frame the Bridge of the Gods just downriver. The Cascade Locks Historical Museum, the Oregon Pony locomotive and the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge round out a half-day of riverside wandering.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: FreeDuration: 1 to 3 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: (541) 374-8619
355 WaNaPa St. Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Overview
Set where the Columbia River meets lush Gorge landscape, this riverfront park pairs a children's playground, open lawns, picnic tables and a swimming beach with a boat ramp and marina for sailing and outrigger canoeing. Free parking and restrooms make a stop easy. A footbridge spans the historic locks and canal to Thunder Island, where panoramic views frame the Bridge of the Gods just downriver. The Cascade Locks Historical Museum, the Oregon Pony locomotive and the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge round out a half-day of riverside wandering.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Free
Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Inhaven Insights
Thunder Island
A footbridge over the historic locks leads to island views of the Bridge of the Gods.
History On Site
The Oregon Pony locomotive and a local museum tell the story of the Gorge's pioneer past.
Water Safety
The beach is great for swimming, but children should wear life jackets and stay supervised.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Thunder Island
A footbridge over the historic locks leads to island views of the Bridge of the Gods.
What's unique
History On Site
The Oregon Pony locomotive and a local museum tell the story of the Gorge's pioneer past.
What's worth knowing
Water Safety
The beach is great for swimming, but children should wear life jackets and stay supervised.
