We’re shining up our 19 Columbia River-side recreation areas for another season of safe, family-friendly fun. We’ve got the “ingredients” – the mighty river, boat launches, picnic areas, trails, camping, wildlife viewing, and more. All you need to do for a beautiful, low-to-no-cost adventure is just add people! Brought to you by Grant PUD hydropower.
For a full set of recreation-area rules, visit 509river.org/park-rules. Here are some highlights. We’ll add a new category, weekly:
‘Family friendly’ relies on respect
Grant PUD recreation areas are beautiful places that attract all types of visitors, from peace-and-quiet seekers, to nature lovers, to those who want to relax and have fun. Respect for others is what makes it work.
- Respect the space of others and the wildlife that inhabits the area.
- Keep music turned low or off and respect quiet time at night.
- Dogs – even friendly, harmless ones, must be leashed.
- Clothing or beachwear must be worn in public.
- If you bring any wheeled fun vehicles, like bicycles or scooters – whether electrified or non – obey the maximum 15 mph speed limit. Always yield to pedestrians, children and pets (both sometimes escape!) and wildlife.
- Use of drones or remote-control model planes or other unmanned aerial objects are prohibited for everyone’s privacy and to preserve peace and quiet.
A little consideration of others makes the visit better for everyone!
