Recommended by Caroline Bleckmann

The Bishop's Close, Portland

Address 11800 SW Military Lane Portland, Oregon 97219-8436 Map, Tel 8004522562 Call, Website

For older toddlers and kids of all ages the Bishop's Close is a memorable place to visit. The north end of the garden has more manicured paths, but the south end has a path that goes along the river (in fact, watch kiddos because of a drop-off which is protected by low-boulders), where you can find a goldfish pond stocked with newts! It's a beautiful, unique place in SW Portland.