Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Portland

R T. • December 20, 2015Amazing natural resource close to town. Fun place to play.

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.

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

Ian O. • April 11, 2015Beautiful place to go to and ground and center <3

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

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

Jocelyn N. • February 11, 2013Parking is tight, so carpool if you can. GREAT trail for jogging strollers as well as kids / family walks. www.jocelynelson.com

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

Joseph C. • August 10, 2014Awesome park! Central Park of the Pacific NorthWest except, they don't have these trees!!!

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.

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

Alisa D. • March 6, 2017Calm, peaceful and 50 beautiful shades of green. Walked down to Obies Bridge. Most trails loop back to the parking lot but there were a few trees down. We took out our new Samsung Gear 360, what fun!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.