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Peninsula Crossing Greenway

The 3.5-mile Peninsula Crossing Trail crosses the North Portland peninsula between the Willamette and Columbia rivers. The paved pedestrian and bike path connects neighborhoods to workplaces, schools and the natural areas Willamette Cove and Smith and Bybee Wetlands.

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There are trailheads at North Princeton Street and Carey Boulevard near the south end of the trail and at North Columbia Court off Columbia Boulevard.

Cleone Park

Park Cleone is a community park located in Old Town Fairview at the end of 213th and 214th streets. This park hosts some unique features including a raised boardwalk leading to a pavilion overlooking a small, spring and stormwater fed creek and is the location of the Community Garden.

Address: 
2063 NE 213th Ave Fairview, OR 97024

Paradise Point State Park

Paradise Point State Park is an 88-acre camping park with 6,180 feet of freshwater shoreline, immediately east of the interstate. Named for its original peacefulness, the park has lost some of its reputation for quiet since the I-5 freeway was built. Still, the area possesses great natural beauty, and the noise of I-5 can be avoided by using the woodland campsites. The park has nearly two miles of new trails winding through a wooded area and a meadow, and is a good place to spot birds. The park also features a new 7-acre, nine-hole disc golf course built in 2012.

Oxbow Regional Park

Located within the wild and scenic Sandy River Gorge, Oxbow Regional Park offers rare access to many of the region’s natural wonders while providing a variety of unique recreational opportunities. The river draws swimmers, rafters, kayakers and drift boats carrying anglers.

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From I-84, take the Troutdale exit (17). Go past the truck stop to the light and turn right on 257th. Go 3 miles to Division Street and turn left. Continue east for 5 miles following the signs. Turn left on Oxbow Parkway and drive 1.6 miles to the park entrance.

Orchard Park

This 21-acre community park provides unique recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities. A 1/2-mile paved path leads through open and wooded natural areas with viewpoints, boardwalks and bridges over Rock Creek. Benches are provided throughout the park along the paved pathway. The playground - with climbing boulder - and nine-hole disc golf course offer a range of options for active play.

Address: 
20900 NW Amberwood Dr Hillsboro, OR 97124

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

Portland's first official urban wildlife refuge, Oaks Bottom is a 170 acre complex of meadows, woodlands and wetlands on the east bank of the Willamette River just north of the Sellwood Bridge. The refuge is the largest remaining natural area within the lower Willamette River floodplain and provides important habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened salmon and over 175 bird species.

Address: 
SE 7th Ave & SE Sellwood Blvd Portland, OR 97202

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