Cascade Locks Marine Park

Not a bad place to take the family for an pick nick or a walk. We came here after getting food at a local drive through. Was nice a pleasant. No public bathrooms are open right now and the bird poop is horrible. Make sure pet is on leash. Seems to be. Local hangout for some weird people though. Go when busy would be my advise.

Great park and views. Saw the native fisherman platforms, but no fishermen. Nice playground and the island was awesome. Though the grounds were fertilized well (from the Canadian Geese), we didn’t see any geese, squirrels or any wildlife. Very well-​kept park.

The Cascade Locks Marine Park has about 10 different amenities, so hopefully something for everyone.
The main attractions are the campground, marina, visitors center, café, museum, Columbia Sternwheeler cruise, playground and park. Heck, they even have an island. After taking the cruise, my kids enjoying monkeying around in the themed playground while I toured the museum.
The main park has a large, lush grassy field and a small covered shelter. It offers a great view of the Bridge of the Gods and Columbia Gorge, with the best view from Thunder Island if you just cross the bridge. The day we were there, they were setting up for an outdoor wedding. Unfortunately the weather gods were not cooperating.
One thing I wish was more developed was a walking path. In the main area, there is a poorly maintained gravel path along the water. So difficult for strollers, kids’ bikes and those with mobility issues. Aside from that, it was a very well maintained public park.
Decent restrooms, free wi-​fi and lots of open space. Highly recommend picking up a soft serve flavor burst ice cream from the East Wind Drive-​in (aka «The Penguin») and enjoying your treat in the park.

This park is usually pretty windy and, at least in years past, has had a lot of, um, fertilizer (thank you, Canada geese).
What I like is probably not considered part of the park but is really cool. OK, after you come through the railroad tunnel, go straight/​left. See the walkway bridge over to Thunder Island? Go THERE. That is what is cool. Walk over there. Stroll around. That’s where you really want to go. It’s pretty, got great views of both Oregon and Washington, and you’re on an ISLAND in the middle of the river.
You’re welcome.
Also, during fishing season, the Native Americans are fishing in the area there. You can watch them. It’s pretty rad.

I really like this park. There is a playground, bathrooms, covered and uncovered picnic tables, a great view of the water, places to fish from shore and the ferry the Sternwheeler of Columbia Gorge. A great place to stop and relax. And the park is very well kept. If you take the first road right after the Eastwind drive in on the left you can’t miss it.