Ten facilities across Oregon have made the cut for this year’s directory, located in the cities of Portland and Lake Oswego. Spanning ratings from 4.2 stars to a perfect 5.0, this curated list features a mix of specialized rowing organizations alongside axe throwing venues and social spaces. Review counts range from 7 up to 200, reflecting both neighborhood favorites and heavily frequented spots. Each entry below lists the official address, current user rating, and insights drawn directly from recent visitor feedback.
Every facility is ranked strictly according to our rating multiplied by the logarithm of its review count, with zero paid placements or sponsored slots influencing the order.
1. Blade & Timber Axe Throwing – Portland
Located in Portland at 1150 NW 17th Ave, this venue holds a 4.8-star rating backed by 200 reviews. Visitors highlight the strong family-friendly appeal, with one reviewer noting a Father’s Day visit where the group enjoyed great food alongside the games.
2. Portland Axe Throwing
Situated at 5901 SE Foster Rd in Portland, this facility earns a 5.0-star rating from 65 reviews. Guests frequently praise the friendly atmosphere and staff guidance for beginners, coupled with good music.
3. Celtic Axe Throwing @ The People’s Courts
Found at 2700 NE 82nd Ave Axe Suite in Portland, this location carries a 4.9-star rating across 41 reviews. Reviewers mention milestone celebrations and friendly instruction from the tutoring staff.
4. Lake Oswego Community Rowing
Based at 255 Foothills Rd in Lake Oswego, this organization maintains a 5.0-star rating based on 24 reviews.
5. Rose City Rowing Club
Operating from 403 SE Caruthers St in Portland, this club is rated 5.0 stars with 23 reviews. Feedback emphasizes an accepting environment for teens, featuring dedicated coaching staffs running practices multiple days a week.
6. Oregon Rowing Unlimited
Located at the ORU Boat House on 7815 SE Oaks Park Way in Portland, this team holds a 5.0-star rating from 20 reviews. Visitors note positive results at local and national levels, managed by experienced coaches.
7. Wicked Axe Throwing
Positioned at 509 SW Taylor St in Portland, this spot has a 4.2-star rating from 13 reviews. Reviewers point out a chill environment with mini golf and solo axe tossing options.
8. Station L Rowing Club
Sharing an address at 403 SE Caruthers St in Portland, this club records a 4.3-star rating over 12 reviews. Participants note learn-to-row programs that transition beginners into regattas with dedicated coaching.
9. Willamette Rowing Club
Operating at 7815 SE Oaks Park Way in Portland, this club earns a 5.0-star rating from 7 reviews. Members cite a balance of camaraderie and competition across various boat types alongside erg workouts.
10. The Whetstone Bar at Blade & Timber Axe Throwing – Portland
Found at 1150 NW 17th Ave in Portland, this bar location holds a 4.9-star rating across 7 reviews. Visitors recommend it for bachelor parties, noting drink selections and axe throwing games.
How we ranked these
To compile this directory, we evaluated each location using a strict formula based on its user rating multiplied by the logarithm of its total review count. This mathematical approach balances raw public sentiment with the statistical reliability of larger review samples. Read more about our methodology.