13 Places to Grill Up A Feast This Summer

Weekend days in the summer are for relaxing, letting the kids run wild on the grass and trying out that new BBQ sauce on the grill. But hanging out in the back yard can get boring. Hit the town to spread out your gear, and explore the city with these great outdoor grilling options around town. Click through the gallery to find out where they are and what they have to offer.

Oxbow Park

Enjoy the banks of the Sandy River! Watch salmon spawn, hike the trails, or spend the day floating the river, but top it all off with some great grilling on the banks. A few sheltered areas are reservable, but there’s plenty of space and extra tables for everyone.

$5 parking fee, or free with annual Metro Pass
3010 SE Oxbow Pkwy
Gresham, Or
Online: oregonmetro.gov

photo credit: Ana B. via Yelp

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Insider tip: Portland Parks and Recreation runs most of the parks in the city—all the covered picnic shelters and BBQ grills can be rented through them. Outside of that, all parks have tables that are first-come first serve. Day-use fees notes where applicable. Get out there and chow down!

What’s your favorite place to do some summer grilling? Tell us in the comments below!

—Katrina Emery