Northeast Swap and Play

If you’re in NE Portland and need somewhere to take the kids when the rain won’t quit (so, like, nine months of the year), this place is genuinely worth knowing about. The enclosed play area keeps little ones contained while parents actually get to breathe for a minute, and the toy selection is solid — enough variety that both babies and older kids up to around 10 find something to do. People around here consistently mention how clean it is, which, if you’ve been to some of the grimy alternatives, you’ll appreciate immediately. It’s also a decent spot for the kids to interact with others their age, which matters more than people admit after a long winter indoors.