George Rogers Park

This park is fantastic! We stopped over after the Farmer’s Market to let our toddler loose. There is a really great playground with all sorts of fun and unique pieces. It also has a nice sand pit to play in, complete with dump trucks and a sand scooper. There is also a cute little beach down by the lake. It’s a great place to let your kids hang out and skip a few rocks. There’s also a hiking trail off to the side with a cute little bridge. We didn’t have time to fully explore, but there seemed to be plenty to do. We will definitely be back to take a closer look and play some more with the little one.

From the street, this park doesn’t say much. You can only see the baseball court and some other sports field (that tells you how much attention I paid). But once you go downhill into the parking lot, it transforms into this beautiful little park with a beach area, a historical area and a nicely picnic area.

This park, George Rogers Park, ought to be considered a statewide masterpiece. Although the main entrance amidst a standard football field may seem bland, looks can easily be deceiving. Walk down and you’ll find history captions, historical artifacts, art, wonderful views and a recreational marvel. It’s a shame that this is not in Portland, but it does distinguish Lake Oswego.
Lake Oswego was recently on my mind, so I acted upon my ambitions to see it. My jaw was constantly dropping, metaphorically speaking. The part with some art looked like a might advertisement vineyard. Trees were tall and at night I saw the night sky as Simba did in The Lion King. Stars were all over while the trees presented a look that puts the Pacific Northwest in the Effiel Tower level of awesome.
You owe yourself a visit to George Rogers Park.

Thought this park was going to be really nice, but I found a bunch of broken glass in the sand and water where all the kids were playing. Plus tons of trash in the water and on the shore. :(

Excellent family park! We were just out exploring the area, now looking forward to coming to spend a day with the kids and a picnic! Sandy beach, grassy area, large old iron furnice, clean bathrooms, all make this park very desirable spot!

We love this park. First we play on the playground then off to the river just step away. A great time

Love this park! It’s clean with a walking path, grass area and a little sand area down by the river.

Love this park, not far from by burb which I really like. Great hiking trail that is more scenic than heavy duty hiking for those of us who like a leisurely hike. There is a beach-​y area with sand. Off the trail there is a rocky area with a creek, where you can check out more of the beauty. I would have explored further if I wasn’t wearing 4 inch wedges. Who wears that even on an easy hike? Haha. I only saw one or two picnic tables though, so not sure it’s a place most can have a picnic during the summer, unless I’m unaware of other areas. There was enough parking but it wasn’t a busy day, I heard there is another parking lot, which I will locate when I go back during the summer again in June.
Check out my 2 photos of the poop patrol car! Those of you irresponsible people not picking up after your dogs are being watched!!!

GRP is truly a gem during this unusually hot Portland summer. I spent some time reading reviews of other water front /​beach parks. I needed it to be cool/​refreshing and cool/​awesome. I went with my 7 yr boy & he was happy before we even had sunscreen on. We arrived early (11:30) & found a great spot in the shade. It was not crowded at all. Then we explored around the bend where the river flows into a shallow flow. My son spent a good amount of time exploring the lazy stream and bank– collecting rocks, annoying ducks, building sand structures, etc.
Later we explored the rocks near the boat landing; we found this to be the «dog spot». There were 9 dogs, off leash, fetching balls out of the water. I real joy to watch.
He also found friends to play with as I read a great book and even spent a little time knitting! This park lived up to the other outstanding reviews: well maintained, plenty of trash receptacles, a clean bathroom, beach access ramp as well as stairs, a grassy lawn if you are not needing the beach as well as trails for hiking. We went for a short walk, but will allow for ore time on our next visit. We will bring a bigger cooler and stay longer. This is our new favorite park!

Gotta love this hidden beach hide away. I come here all the time in the summer. Great beach atmosphere, good place to Q up some hot dogs and drink a cold one. If it had more bikinis, I would give it 5 stars

This park is so beautiful. It has some great stuff to check out. And there are bathrooms, and a waterfront and a place to grill food, and tables to sit at. I had a lot of fun here! It’s a very clean and awesome place!

This park is BEAUTIFUL! well maintained. Large grassy areas. Fun art. the water front is so nice, sandy. There are a lot of geese and ducks usually but I think they must maintain the sand because there’s never duck poop all over. The sandy front is a bit small so on the hot days there are a TON of people and children here. But everyone is nice and I have still had fun. The place is so well maintained its just pretty. Theres a ton of parking but some of it is far away so if its hot out and you dont go really early, plan on walking. There are often dogs off leash here playing and my dogs live coming to play and swim as well. Great place for frisbee, children, dogs, swimming.

Great place to go biking and play catch with friends or your dog. It’s clean and the only downside is it’s sometimes a little busy. The bike path that runs along it and by the Willamette is well maintained and a fun ride. It reminds me a little, a tiny bit, of the path that runs along the Potomac through Alexandria and to Mt. Vernon. A very short path compared to DC’s but the same width and what I wish we had more of Lake Oswego and Oregon.

Bring good Running/​walking shoes and a sweater. It’s a bit chilly in the morning!

George Rogers Park is a beautiful park with wonderful views from the many pathways and trails that meander through it. We have walked it several times with our two dogs, who were on a leash. They also love it!
Saturday, we were walking with another couple and their one small dog, and a gentleman (using that term loosely) was walking his large golden retriever without a leash. The dog came bounding around a corner by a bridge with his/​her toy in his/​her mouth and when the dog saw the three small dogs, it dropped the toy and appeared to want to investigate. Nothing harmful happened, but we were a bit worried when we saw the large dog unleashed. When the owner was reminded of the leash law, he told us to read the law-​that as long as the owner could control the dog, the dog did not need a leash. He seemed very sure of himself, and came on very strongly, so we assumed he knew what he was talking about. Don’t know where he got his info, but we now know differently.
The park is awesome and we have since been back. We love the trails and our two little guys love to sniff their way through! If this man and his dog are spotted again, we now know what the rules are!

Great park. Biking trail. Lawn area. Waterfront beach like area. Hiking area. The dog loved it. Great experience on a great day!

This is one of my favorite parks. It has river access with a sandy beach, walking trails, a pretty bridge, a big forest, lots of grass and clean restrooms. Park in the lower parking lot. It gets really busy on weekends in the summer.

How did I not know this place existed. My kids had played soccer here over the years, but I didn’t realize there was a whole other level to the park, that was on the water. Completely beautiful in the spring. We will go back when we have more to time to mess around, but just as a place to sit and relax, this place is perfect.

Fishermen can be territorial about their favorite spots, so I may get in a wee bit of trouble for mentioning this place. From State Street, this park doesn’t look like much at all. Just a baseball field at the busy intersection of Highway 43 and McVey Street. But it is all just a front. The true pleasures of this park are revealed as you head down Green Street towards the river.
Past the baseball field there is a good play structure, but continue further and follow the road to your right down to the lower parking lot. You’ll arrive at a nice access point to the Willamette River and Oswego Creek. It is a little walk to the beach and they give you the option of stairs or a ramp, which is convenient for those with strollers, or in my case, a dog that is stair impaired.
George Rogers has been a family favorite for years. The beach isn’t huge or particularly lovely, but it can be a nice spot for a picnic, fishing, launching your kayak or just dipping your feet in the water on a hot summer night. I need to add a warning here that the drop-​off can be steep. One of my scariest parenting moments occurred at this beach when my 3-​year old was walking along the shore and suddenly disappeared under the water.
This is a good spot to take your dog swimming. When our dog was a puppy, we preferred Mary S. Young Park since it is less crowded and sometimes we got the beach to ourselves. But to get there you have a very steep trail and as our dog got older, MSY became less of an option.
In addition to the river access, there are some nice trails through the trees for hikers and joggers. I know it can be a popular sport to hate on Lake Oswego if you live elsewhere, but this is a city that does a wonderful job maintaining its parks.

This was a park I’d driven by without giving a 2^nd thought to. From the road all you see is a softball diamond, baseball diamond and soccer field. Generic soccer mom and little league dad territory.
It wasn’t until my parents were visiting and a friend recommended taking our dogs to George Rogers park for a swim. Having a water dog I was eager to find a little riverfront park that was not subject the City of Portland’s sewage overflow (for those of you that don’t know, you don’t want to come in contact with the Willamette north of the Sellwood bridge after it rains more than ¼ inch, it’s a heinous Clean Water Act violation and the City is a long way from having it fixed).
Back to GRP. The park has a few fun old structures left from Lake O’s iron smelting past, included a huge foundry furnace. There are a few good picnic table and barbecue spots, even a few covered ones for when the rain hits. There are also some forest paths running along the Willamatte and the creek running out of Lake Oswego.
The best part though is there are a few hundred feet of beach on the Willamette. With only a slight bit of current it is a great spot to have your dog play in the water. Be sure to bring your own stick/​toy, the beach has been picked clean of anything suitable for fetching. There are also a few ducks, so bring your bread crumbs.