More insightful comments from the team at http://www.travelthegorge.com/
No, it wasn't named after a liver disease of a different spelling. According to the Historic The Dalles website, the name has a much more elevated origin: Sorosis is from the Greek meaning “a multiple fruit formed from many flowers.” The word "soror" means "sister" in Latin.
This park by any other name would be as delightful. At "the top" of The Dalles, this 15-acre park is the town's largest and includes a spacious picnic area, playground with a massive climbing toy, tennis court, frisbee golf, and a walking trail around its circumference. There is a well-tended rose garden with benches overlooking the valley and there are some huge shade trees obviously grown for shady napping. The Veteran’s Memorial is on the overlook point.
On a recent outing, the TTG Team experienced much of what the park has to offer. The path is gently sloped and great for dogs. Poop bags are located near the west-side parking lot for anyone taking a last minute walk with their best friend. Squirrels abound, children and families are playing and wayward frisbees from the park's excellent frisbee golf course create endless temptations. - so it's even more important to keep your barking buddy on a leash.
One of our team members had never been to the park inspite of many years in the area. If you've also overlooked it, Spring is near and Sorosis Park would be a great place to welcome it in.
The TTG Team
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