5151 NW Cornell
503-292-6855
audubonportland.org

Wildlife viewing, bird watching, classes and camps.

NE 223rd off Sandy Blvd.
Troutdale
503-797-1850
oregonmetro.gov

Visit gorgefriends.org or call 503-241-3762 for trail and day hike information. You’ll find a wealth of “gorgeous” hiking possibilities in the area, many appropriate for families.

18895 SW Kemmer Rd.
Beaverton
503-645-6433
thprd.org/parks

230 acres overlooking the Tualatin River Valley with interpretive trails, a demonstration garden, children’s play area and a variety of distinct habitats including conifer forest, prairie and Oregon white oak woodlands.

Between Hawthorne and Steel Bridges along the Willamette River
503-823-PLAY (7529)
portlandonline.com/parks

More of an urban stroll or bike ride than a hike, families can walk along the Willamette then cross a bridge to Waterfront Park downtown.

SE 19th Ave. and Sparrow St.
Milwaukie
503-823-PLAY (7529)
portlandonline.com/parks

An island in the Willamette accessible by foot via a land bridge when tide is low.

NW 29th and Upshur to Newberry Rd.
503-823-PLAY (7529)
portlandonline.com/parks

Portland’s largest park, includes over 74 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails.

Wilsonville (adjacent to CREST Env. Ed. Ctr.)
503-797-1850
oregonmetro.gov

Explore restored oak woodlands, a conifer forest and wildlife at Metro’s newest nature park.

4000 SW Fairview Blvd.
503-865-TREE (8733)
hoytarboretum.org

Twelve miles of trails wind through 185 acres with more than 1,100 species of trees gathered from around the world. Kid-focused tours offered regularly.

2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy.
Hillsboro
503-681-6206
jacksonbottom.org

710-acre wildlife preserve and education center. Suggested donation of $2, ages 10 and up to visit the Exhibit Hall. Groups of 10 or more should call ahead to schedule.

N Marine Dr & Lombard St.
503-823-PLAY (7529)
portlandonline.com/parks

A sprawling public park at the confluence of the Willamette and the Columbia Rivers, with picnic areas, grassy fields and a long stretch of sandy beach.

31195 SW Ladd Hill Rd.
Sherwood
503-228-1367
worldforestry.org

Outdoor forestry education site with hiking trails, field and picnic shelter. Group cabins available for overnights. Day use is free.

SW Marquam St.
Sam Jackson Pk.
503-823-PLAY (7529)
portlandonline.com/parks

A linear trail from the foot of the West Hills to Council Crest and the Oregon Zoo.

SE 7th & Sellwood
503-823-PLAY (7529)
portlandonline.com/parks

120-acre natural wetland in the heart of the city with exceptional bird watching opportunities.

3010 SE Oxbow Pkwy.
Gresham
503-797-1850
oregonmetro.gov

A 1,200-acre natural area in the Sandy River Gorge.

SE 162nd at Powell Blvd.
503-823-PLAY (7529)
portlandonline.com/parks

Portland’s second largest park, Powell Butte is an extinct volcano. Includes a paved, wheelchair-accessible trail.

Headquarters: 28908 NW Main Ave.
Ridgefield, Wash.
360-887-4106
fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield

Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge: ridgefieldfriends.org. Five thousand acres of wetlands, marshes, grasses – and scores of birds and other wildlife.

18330 NW Sauvie Island Rd
503-621-3488 (Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Office)
sauvieisland.org

Wildlife area covers 12,000 acres featuring beaches, hiking, fishing and birdwatching.

5300 N Marine Dr.
503-797-1850
oregonmetro.gov

See beaver, river otter, black-tailed deer, osprey, bald eagles and Western painted turtles in this wildlife area with paved access.

From SE Ivon St. through Gresham to Boring
503-823-PLAY (7529)
portlandonline.com/parks

A 21-mile-long recreational biking/hiking trail.

Between Boones Ferry and Terwilliger Blvd. (off I-5)
503-636-4398
tryonfriends.org

Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Children’s activities, guided hikes, lectures and more.

15655 SW Millikan Blvd.
Beaverton
503-629-6350
thprd.org/parks

Wildlife reserve including evergreen and deciduous forests, creeks, wetlands, ponds and meadows. Includes an interpretive center, reference library, nature store and exhibit area.

19255 SW Pacific Hwy. (Hwy. 99W)
Sherwood
503-625-5944
fws.gov/tualatinriver

115 Columbia Way
Vancouver, Wash.
360-487-8311
cityofvancouver.us/parks-recreation

Another urban stroll, this one along the Columbia River in Vancouver, Wash., with trailheads at Wintler, Marine and Waterfront parks.

7040 NE 47th Ave.
503-823-PLAY (7529)
portlandonline.com/parks

39 miles east of Portland off Hwy. 26, near Welches
503-375-5646
blm.gov/or/resources/recreation

This multi-faceted area is administered by the Bureau of Land Management and includes hiking trails, picnic facilities, interpretive plaques and a cut-out “underwater” river viewing area. Open mid-March through November.

11505 SW Summerville Ave.
503-636-4112
berrybot.org

Plants from around the world and a public rock garden.

12208 SE Evergreen Hwy.
Vancouver, Wash.
360-882-0936
columbiasprings.org

Interpretative nature trails with bird and wildlife viewing and a working trout hatchery. Free.

SE 28th Ave. (one block north of Woodstock)
503-771-8386
portlandonline.com/parks

Seven acres of rhododendrons, azaleas and companion plants. Crystal Springs Lake attracts a variety of birds and waterfowl. Free Labor Day through February and Tuesdays and Wednesdays year-round. Children under 12 always free.

11800 SW Military Ln.
503-636-5613
episcopaldioceseoregon.org/node/6

A privately owned garden open to the public. Kids are welcome, but know the close is intended for quiet contemplation. Free.