Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is approximately 5,300 acres of marshes, grasslands and woodlands. Visitors to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge enjoy viewing a variety of wildlife within a few minutes of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area.
This park includes a wetland pond, a basketball court, soccer fields, a playground, softball field, a tennis court, a walking path, picnic tables and gazebos.
This park is a small, undeveloped wooded area.
Progress Lake is a reclaimed quarry that is now used for fishing and wildlife watching in south Beaverton. Covering approximately 11 acres, the lake is a regular stop-off location for waterfowl moving through our area. A fountain and fishing dock along the southeastern lake edge offer places to relax and recreate next to the new Progress Ridge Town Square, a shopping and entertainment center.
Powers Marine Park is a natural area with paths and picnic areas. The park was named after Ira Powers, owner of Powers Furniture Company, who lived in Dunthorpe. Around the time of the Depression, he and other real estate associates gave this strip of land between Macadam Ave and the Willamette River to the City for the extension of Terwilliger Blvd past what is now Tryon Creek State Park.
Fishing and launching paddle-craft is allowed here.
Powell Butte, an extinct cinder cone volcano, rises near the headwaters of Johnson Creek. The 608 acre park connects to the 40-Mile Loop and features over nine miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Pleasant Valley Park is a community park adjacent to Pleasant Valley Elementary and Middle Schools. In partnership with Battle Ground School District, this 40-acre site blends with the school property to create a unique community park. The park is semi-developed and consists of asphalt and crushed rock trails, open grass areas, a gazebo and and access to Salmon Creek. Glenwood Little League and Prairie Soccer utilize the adjacent school site for league practices and games.
The park currently has 2 acres of forest land, lush open lawn, a shelter for rainy days, and restroom facilities. A basketball court has been included in the play area.
The park was built in the 1930s in the style of Laurelhurst Park, then considered the most beautiful park in the city. The park includes a baseball field, a basketball court, a soccer field, a softball field, a tennis court, a disc golf course, natural surface and paved paths, picnic areas, a playground, and a skatepark.
