Things to Do in North Plains, Oregon

Situated in northwestern Washington County, just off Highway 26, the main route between Portland and the Oregon Coast, the small city of North Plains packs quite a punch. The city attracts throngs of sports enthusiasts and thrill seekers who flock to the area for its collection of activities, such as biking, disc golf, zip-line park and glider plane rides.

North Plains (population 2,000) is surrounded by lush farmland and is home to one of Oregon’s most notable golf courses, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. The city’s main street features a wine tasting room as well as an antique shop and tavern.

City offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

G4 Archery is an outfitter and hunting supplies store and archery range located in North Plains. Its shop sells gear, apparel, boots, optics, archery gear and other items.

It has a 20-yard archery range onsite with 24 shooting lanes. It boasts state-of-the-art foam range targets and has shot cameras. Range fees are $10 per hour and bow and arrow rentals are $10.

Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tour offers eight family-friendly zip lines that will take you through a beautiful forest, across majestic suspension bridges and near breathtaking Brunswick Canyon. This tour is an amazing way to experience the natural landscape of Oregon while zipping from platform to platform through the forest canopy. You will soar past tall Douglas Firs, Western Red Cedars and experience the forest from a viewpoint usually exclusive to birds.

Tours are open year-round and last approximately 2-2.5 hours. Reservations are required.

The Jessie Mays Community Hall is available for meetings and events. For sporting events, the facility has one baseball field and one tennis court.

North Plains Parks & Recreations supports two city parks with basketball courts, tennis courts, and play equipment, as well as the Jessie Mays Community Hall, which is available for rent.

North Plains, a charming rural town located 19 miles west of Portland, is surrounded by miles of picturesque farmland, creeks and forests near the foothills of the Coast Range. Referred to as the “City to the Sunset,” the small town is situated adjacent to Highway 26, the major thoroughfare from Portland to the Oregon Coast. With an estimated population of 1,700 and growing (not including pets and horses), North Plains is home to many wonderful family activities and festivals that attract visitors from all over the state. The Visitor Center is located at Kim’s Styling Korner.

Please contact the chamber for more information and hours.

Willamette Valley Soaring Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the sport of soaring, or flying gliders. The club offers introductory rides to non-members as a way to introduce the public to the sport and to share the view from 3,000 feet above the Willamette Valley. Located at Exit 55 off of Highway 26. Rides are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations are not accepted.

Open April to October, as well as Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day, weather permitting.

Seasonal hours:
• Wednesday and Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Wine tasting at Shumaker Vineyards is like visiting an old friend, who just happens to own a vineyard. You will be treated like family in a peaceful setting, surrounded by the vines that bear the fruit that creates the delicious wine you will be holding in your hand. Appointments are limited, so secure your private tasting now.

Reservations are required. Book your reservation >>>

Happy Play is a place where little kids can explore their creativity and imagination at this open-concept indoor playground. Parents can relax or do a little work in the cafe-style lounge, while being steps away from their little ones.

Happy Play is open daily.