Goodnight Irene’s guidebook
Nearby Park
Great splash pad and a variety of inclusive movement options for kids
6 locals recommend
Spring Garden Park
3332 SW Spring Garden StGreat splash pad and a variety of inclusive movement options for kids
April Hill City Park
A sweet little park in walking distance. Play area is great for toddlers.
Hayhurst School
5037 SW lowa StAwesome new school playground with very cool equipment
Marshall Park Playground
9498 SW 18th PlGreat play area, a hidden gem, with many lovely trails
Coffee shop
Driftwood Coffee
4604 S Vermont StLocal owner, community vibe, Oregon coast feel, walking distance
Maplewood Coffee & Tea
5206 SW Custer StGreat food, community vibe, vintage feel, walking distance
Other
fun indoor pool for kids (call for hours). Good drop-in classes (aerobics, yoga, zumba, and more).
20 locals recommend
Southwest Community Center & Pool
6820 SW 45th Avefun indoor pool for kids (call for hours). Good drop-in classes (aerobics, yoga, zumba, and more).
great playground, trails, library, and some drop-in options.
6 locals recommend
Garden Home Recreation Center
7475 SW Oleson Rdgreat playground, trails, library, and some drop-in options.
Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson Rdgreat community events both at the annex and the library proper
one of the best bookstores in Portland, here in our neighborhood!
38 locals recommend
Annie Bloom's Books
7834 SW Capitol Hwyone of the best bookstores in Portland, here in our neighborhood!
a range of high-end and mainstream toys in a wonderfully arranged store. Find Elliot (hidden stuffed animal that moves every day) in the store for a candy prize. Great way to spend a half hour.
18 locals recommend
Thinker Toys
7784 SW Capitol Hwya range of high-end and mainstream toys in a wonderfully arranged store. Find Elliot (hidden stuffed animal that moves every day) in the store for a candy prize. Great way to spend a half hour.
Food scene
Sunny's Legendary Frozen Yogurt
4397 S Vermont Stlocal owner, fro-yo
This nearby Hillsdale store is owned by a Maplewood family. AWESOME alpenrose ice cream!
6 locals recommend
Dairy Hill Ice Cream
6352 SW Capitol HwyThis nearby Hillsdale store is owned by a Maplewood family. AWESOME alpenrose ice cream!
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi Avereliably good, and you can order online and then go to pickup
IBU Public House
4439 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwykids area, tasty menu, casual vibe
Spielman Bagels and Coffee Roasters
2200 NE Broadwaylocal Portland brand, in Multnomah village
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StA local's favorite for donuts!
Amazing pastries. They serve hot chocolate with whipped cream AND SPRINKLES.
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StAmazing pastries. They serve hot chocolate with whipped cream AND SPRINKLES.
Sasquatch Brewing Co.
6440 SW Capitol Hwyawesome burgers and beer
Casa Vacca Italian
7800 SW Capitol Hwygourmet homemade mexican
Awesome traditional "americanized Mexican" with huge servings including beans and rice, lots of cheese, and giant margaritas
7 locals recommend
Casa Colima Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
6319 Southwest Capitol HighwayAwesome traditional "americanized Mexican" with huge servings including beans and rice, lots of cheese, and giant margaritas
Gastro Mania Restaurant
1 Southwest Columbia Streeta lovely varied menu include tapas style food
Little Big Burger
7707 SW Capitol Hwysmall burgers, BIG flavor. love the fries