Thanks to a close proximity to Portland, Wilsonville is a wonderful mix of city amenities and rural peace. Replete with numerous opportunities to explore working farms and gardens, you also have access to wonderful shopping and top-level museums and heritage sites. It serves as a family-friendly destination, as kids and the young at heart alike love Bullwinkle's Entertainment, with go karts, laser tag, bumper boats and several other child-pleasing activities. Visit Explore Wilsonville, the city's official destination website for visitors and locals alike.
Memorial Park offers an extensive trail system and a half mile of Willamette River frontage with views from the trails. It also boasts pickleball courts and the city’s only off-leash dog park. Bullwinkle’s is the place for those with more energy to burn. This enormous amusement park has go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, bowling and an arcade. Plus, its burgers and pizza hit the spot.
Take the kiddos to Frog Pond Farm to interact with over 60 animals, including camels, emus and bunnies, or sign up for a weekend llama walk along forested trails. Head a few miles west and shop for home and garden treasures while the kids pet miniature donkeys at family owned Tollen Farm.
McMenamins’ Wilsonville Old Church & Pub is a hub of activity with a family friendly restaurant, a brewery (set in the former church's basement daycare!) and an outdoor amphitheater for live music. Dig into local flavors at Parkway Grille Bar & Restaurant. Chef Justin Webb focuses on seasonal, vibrant ingredients with Mediterranean influences.
KOi Fusion’s Chef Bo Kwon is inspired by Korean Fusion and set out to create his own niche within the category, using Mama Kwon’s secret family marinades and locally sourced tortillas to create a funky combo of Korean barbeque and fresh Mexican ingredients. For decor as big and bold as its flavors, head to the Moroccan restaurant Dar Essalam. The bastilla dinner is a must-order. This festive Moroccan dish of chicken, saffron, custard and toasted almonds in a crisp filo pastry is typically served at weddings.
Coffeehouse by Grace Chapel welcomes all with smart touches like no upcharge for milk alternatives and chai made fresh weekly using a family recipe from India. Pearl Bakery has earned a reputation for its cinnamon rolls, challah bread and gibassier, a French pastry with hints of orange blossom water, candied orange, and anise seed. Whether you want to warm up or cool down, Peachy Berry has a sweet treat, from self-serve frozen yogurt (including non-dairy) to warm, yummy crepes made from scratch.
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