Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Portland

Colleen S. • August 26, 2015So peaceful and easy to access. Great trails right along streams with lots of wildlife.

Paulina P. • May 3, 2018It includes a zoo, forestry museum, arboretum, children's museum, rose garden, Japanese garden, soccer field, picnic areas, playgrounds, public art and many acres of wild forest with miles of trails.

Nicola D. • April 4, 2016What a great park in the area. View are spectacular! Best place to walk and just enjoy the beauty of nature. Be just prepare because it doesn’t have any bathrooms in the area.

James • November 2, 2011Really nice in Autumn when the leaves turn but great for picnics when it's warm as well.

David M. • August 9, 2010Super family friendly place (playground) and cool place to go running. It's actually quite a big park.

Quonji • June 30, 2014Amazingly fragrant and well kept rare gem of a park.

Meike B. • June 23, 2015One of my favorite park in town! On a good day you can see up to 4 Mountains. It's a neat park and they also have a dog park. Make sure to take the time to do the 4T trail!

Marina L. • May 15, 2016For a more rustic jogging trail.

Mark P. • April 18, 2015Love this place!! Great atmosphere here, everyone is friendly

GNTLMN • February 19, 2014Right in downtown Portland. Miles and miles of lush green forest and trails for hiking or running. There are a number of entrances. http://www.forestparkconservancy.org

Enrique G. • November 15, 2016One of the best trails, ever!

K.C. M. • September 8, 2017Beautiful, peaceful, expansive - this was an awesome afternoon spent, for sure.

Dunja • August 13, 2018Gorgeous and relaxing, usually empty and great for reading / meditating / chilling. Duck ponds are cool & it’s pet friendly too! $5 entry fee

Sara J. • June 29, 2017Can park at Marquam and hike all of the way up to Council Crest for a great view of the city and Mt Hood.

Colleen S. • September 7, 2015Nice spot for the dog. Not a ton of shade.

Sara J. • June 29, 2017Can park here and hike all of the way up to Pittock Mansion, again great views. Pittock is also preserved as a museum - beautiful old home with interesting history.

Hiro S. • February 6, 2019Beautiful with the snow.. fantastic hike.

Hob N. • July 27, 2016Large, neat walking area with a stunning view of Portland and Mt. Hood! Beautiful flowers too.

Mary D. • August 2, 2017Awesome local neighborhood park! Best spot to bring a blanket and read a book. Great basketball courts, playgrounds and even outdoor movies showing in the summer.

Andrew C. • September 3, 2015Lots of grass. Tennis courts. Basketball. Children's area. Dog park.

Colleen S. • August 26, 2015Love the volleyball sand court and the space to spread out and relax nice community feel.

Paul L. • July 5, 2013Great views of the fireworks on July 4th. Awesome trails also.

007 • July 21, 2018View is worth 10 minutes drive up the mountain. Parking may be a challenge.

Colin N. • August 19, 2017The jungles of the PNW!

Torita I. • May 18, 2015Hidden beaches up and down the river sides and islands.

Dana D. • April 4, 2023Beautiful park right on the Willamette River. In the spring, the cherry blossoms are amazing!

H. C. • August 19, 2016I'm not sure what makes this a "park" but I do love this block. Good fountain for cooling off in the summer and comes with its own Elephants for easy plaza snacks and drinks.

Niki I. • September 6, 2012Great trail for running!

Liz S. • September 11, 2011Great swimming spot for the dog on a hot day.

Tricia S. • September 6, 2012By the waterfront at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, near the World Trade Center.