Blue Lake Regional Park (Fairview)

Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free entry; parking fee applies (see parking).

Address21224 NE Blue Lake Road, Fairview, OR 97024

HoursOpen 7 days a week with seasonal hours: May 1-Sep 14, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Sep 15-Oct 31, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Nov 1-Mar 14, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Mar 15-Apr 30, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Park office 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily (closed noon-1 p.m., Wed noon-2 p.m.; closed MLK Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas and New Year's).

PricesFree entry; parking fee applies (see parking)

Price notesThe spray ground operates seasonally, Memorial Day-Labor Day, when temperatures reach 80F. A park office address of 20500 NE Marine Drive also appears in Metro listings.

Age notesNo age guidance published; age bands are a conservative whole-family recommendation only - see report.

BookingNo reservation required for day use.

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

ParkingParking fee $5/car or $7/bus; free with a Metro annual parking pass.

Hours in detailSeasonal per-day hours (data.json, Metro): May 1-Sep 14, 8:00am-8:00pm; Sep 15-Oct 31, 8:00am-6:00pm; Nov 1-Mar 14, 8:00am-5:00pm; Mar 15-Apr 30, 8:00am-7:00pm. Park office 9:00am-4:30pm daily (closed noon-1pm, Wed noon-2pm; holiday closures listed in data.json). The swim beach closes one hour before the park; the disc golf course also closes one hour before the park (official park page fetched this pass).

Tickets & bookingNo reservation required for day use. Gatherings of 25 or more require a reservation, and larger events or events with music or catering may require a special-use permit (official park page fetched this pass).

ParkingParking fee $5/car or $7/bus; free with a Metro annual parking pass (data.json).

AccessibilityAn ADA accessible fishing pier is on the lake; fish from the shoreline or the pier (official park page fetched this pass). Children younger than 12 do not need a fishing license (ODFW rules, via the official park page).

Family facilitiesFree life jacket borrowing at a kiosk near the top of the swim beach. Safety specifics from the official page: there are NO lifeguards on duty and no showers; the sandy swim beach is about 200 feet long; natural water hazards include underwater snags and uneven footing - keep a close eye on children. A limited amount of recreational equipment can be borrowed at the park office (official park page fetched this pass).

Seasonal notesSpray ground: open noon-6pm from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, only when the temperature reaches 80F (official page this pass; base data said Memorial Day-Labor Day at 80F without the noon-6 window). West-side boardwalks wind through a reclaimed wetland; spring brings migratory geese and cherry blossom on the north side (official park page fetched this pass).

Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Blue Lake Regional Park — Fairview, Oregon