CHEAP THRILLS
THE VOTES ARE IN!
Free Food & Fun
at Local Playgrounds!
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PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION, PORTLAND, OR
t turns out, there is such a
thing as a free lunch, at least during the summer at a number of
Portland parks! Through its Summer Lunches and Playgrounds
program, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) brings supervised
sports, crafts and games – as well
as free healthful lunches – to
numerous parks throughout the
city. The fun began in June and
continues through Aug. 22.
This is the 109th year PP&R
has hosted the free program.
Last year, activities were held
at 47 PP&R playgrounds. This
year, you’ll find some or all
aspects of the program at 51 sites
Kids will find free fun and free lunch at many Portland
around the city. Twenty-one of
parks this summer, thanks to Portland Parks & Recrethose sites will feature a mobile
ation’s Summer Lunch and Playgrounds program.
playground – a van that travels
from site to site bringing all manner of playground fun – on select dates throughout the summer. Twentyfour sites will serve free lunch. (Visit portlandparks.org for details.)
This fantastic program is sponsored by local school districts – including
Portland Public Schools, David Douglas and Centennial – as well as the
USDA and generous sponsors such as Bank of America, Multnomah County,
the National Recreation and Park Association, Walmart,
New Seasons, and Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon.
Visit portlandparks.org (select “Summer Free For All”) for a detailed list of
participating playgrounds, lunch and mobile playground locations, program
times and more.
Happy FREE Summer Fun!
Be sure to
check our
Family Fun Guides at
pdxkidscalendar.com
for more summer
fun ideas!
More than 1,200 votes have
been cast by area families
for their Family Favorites. The
votes have been tallied, and we
are excited to announce the
winners for the baby, child
and parent resource categories!
CONGRATULATIONS!
BABY & CHILD
RESOURCES
PARENT
RESOURCES
Midwife/Doula/Birth Center:
Doula Love
Parent Education Program:
Practical Parenting
Pediatric Family Clinic:
Sellwood Medical Clinic
Health & Wellness Center:
Portland Family Health
Childcare Resource:
The Doctors Luce Pediatrics
and Daycare
Drop-Off Child Care Spot:
Kids Klubhouse
Pediatric Dentist/Orthodontist:
Sprout Pediatric Dentistry
New Parent Group:
Hike It Baby
Diaper Services/Brand/Resouce:
Tidee Didee Diaper Service
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Parents Night Out Place:
Oregon Gymnastics Academy
Spa:
Zenana Spa and
Wellness Center
Family Photographer:
Velour Photography
Women’s Health Center:
Women’s Healthcare Associates
Parent-Child
Development Program:
Woodlawn Swap ‘n Play
Special Needs Support:
FACT: Family & Community
Together
Parenting/Family Support:
Baby Blues Connection
Mom’s Fitness/Yoga:
Fit4Mom
Bank/Credit Union:
OnPoint Community
Credit Union
Visit Family Favorites on PDX Kids Calendar to find out
more about these amazing businesses.
Metro Parent would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to
everyone who voted — and to all the wonderful local
businesses who serve our community every day!
pdxkidscalendar.com/mpfamfaves
metro-parent.com
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