Roamers Rest RV Park is owned by the D’Angelos, located in Tualatin, Oregon. The acreage has a total of 93 sites, with the middle locations being pull-through accessible for guests. Some of the sites line the Tualatin River; there is also a short walking trail along the river that visitors are allowed to access. The property has a main office where most of the workers are located, and there are additional bathrooms at every site. Other amenities include laundry machines, showers, dumpsters, pet areas, horseshoes, and recycle bins. Pets are allowed on the premises; however, owners must approve all breeds. Depending on the size and breed, patrons can sometimes bring two pets during their stay. There is also a bird sanctuary located in the wetlands of the property that the current owners added during their ownership. The D’Angelos have owned the RV Park since 1995, after the husband found the land.
Located in Tualatin, Oregon is Roamers Rest RV Park. The location of the park sits on the Pacific Highway and 99 W. According to the owners, the location of the park may be in the city but makes patrons feel like they are in the country. The park has a total of 92 sites used for RV camping. Of the 93 locations available to guests, the ones located in the middle of the land are pull-through accessible for RVs. There are also private bathrooms for all the sites. Other amenities are provided by the establishment, such as wireless internet, cable TV, and laundry facilities that are energy efficient. The speed limit throughout the property is ten miles per hour.
According to the owners, the property is on the smaller side but does have bird sanctuaries in their wetlands. The premises is located right next to the Tualatin River. Sites 54-29 are located right along the river; there is also a small walking trail that those who are staying at the RV park can access. Trees and a garden adorn the property, helping create the country-feel the owners say that the property has. There are a total of four dumpsters on the edifice available for all visitors to dispose of trash during their stay. The main office of Roamers Rest RV Park is located at the front entrance to the park, additionally where some of the shower and laundry facilities are located.
The owner has been running the business with her husband for over 27 years. They have both established the mutual goal of providing a well-kept park that hosts enjoyable and respectable people. Interactions among them and guests occur when the patrons first check in and periodically during their stay. The D’Angelo’s have established their park as a short-term rental; there are no long-term residents living on the property. Those who come to stay at the Roamers Rest RV Park range from construction workers to visitors from various parts of the world. The owners have commented on the fact that everyone they have hosted on their property have "all been good people."
According to the owner, the business’s success has been attributed to "just doing the work." She originally worked at Nordstrum while raising kids and had no idea how to run an RV park. The D’Angelo’s say that they have been able to create a successful business through putting in the effort and just doing the job. People have commented on the success of the park; one guest has specifically said, “Very pleasant RV park with nice gardens and walking trail. The staff is very nice and lots of big trees around. Easy location, just off the roadway. The RV park is located at a lower elevation and is shielded by lots of trees; road noise was not really noticeable.”
The D’Angelo’s have made their RV park pet-friendly; however, there are restrictions regarding the breed of dog. Each dog must be approved by the owners before arriving at the property. Depending on the size, some occupants are able to bring two pets. Other important policies to note when booking at the Roamers Rest RV Park are the check-in time of 1:00 in the afternoon and having children supervised at all times. The park is clutter-free, meaning that all things must be put away and not stored under or around the RV. In addition, tents, tarps, generators, appliances, exercise equipment, fireworks, and fires are not permitted on the premises. There is no swimming on the property, but there is a boat launch area under the bridge for canoes and kayaks. When backing into sites that are not pull-throughs, it’s important not to back the RV beyond the edge of the concrete pad.
The Roamers Rest RV Park is open year-round for all guests. The busiest time of the season is between May to the beginning of October, with business slowing down during the winter months. The property will winterize the water at every site with insulation and heaters during the winter. They leave the responsibility to each visitor to winterize their own water hose and connection. It’s important to note that the business says that it is still a possibility for freezing conditions after a stretch of days with freezing temperatures.
The location of the business is on Pacific Highway and 99 W, which is on the outskirts of Oregon. It’s about 10 miles south of the heart of the city. Washington Square, the zoo, and Bridgeport Mall are some attractions that are popular among visitors to the area. The property is also surrounded by wineries; the area is often referred to as “Wine Country.” The ocean is also located close to the premises of the park. There are places in the surrounding area for guests to rent boats and kayaks for those wanting to enjoy the ocean or river.
The Roamers Rest RV Park was established by the D’Angelo’s in 1995. The husband and wife built the business from the ground up. The owner had no prior experience in hospitality but decided to put in the work with her husband to make a successful business after he found the land. One thing that the owners have added to the property since establishing their business on the land is the bird sanctuary located in the wetlands. The sanctuary has been an ongoing project, continuing to be developed.
Previously, beginning in the 1920s, the land where the Roamers Rest RV Park is located was used for people seeking recreation. Specifically, people would come and enjoy a picnic, ball games in the groves, swimming, or boating on the land. One older gentleman has told the story of how he used to jump off the bridge into the Tualatin River and swim to the park facilities so he wouldn’t have to pay the ten-cent entrance fee at the gate.
The Roamers Rest Tavern became a popular place for people to meet throughout the ’40s and continued through the next couple of decades. The D’Angelo’s have taken great pride in turning the well-used land into a modern RV park for anybody seeking a place to stay. At this time, the owners have no intentions of adding anything to the business or the property since the land space is so limited. They have enjoyed opening and running the business, especially being able to meet all different kinds of people. The owner especially enjoys hearing the stories of their guests since they come from all around the world and stay at the Roamers Rest RV Park.
17585 SW Pacific Hwy
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
United States
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