Historical Interest

Address:

713 Center Street Oregon City, Oregon 97045

McCarthy Park Promenade

This linear park follow the east bank of the Willamette River adjacent the Swan Island Industrial Park.

Activities:

Maud Williamson State Recreation Site

Maud Williamson occupies a flat edge of cultivated Willamette Valley farm land on the west side of the Salem-Dayton highway. The park also includes a historic farm house once occupied by the person who donated the property as a park. Large Douglas fir trees tower overhead providing excellent wildflower viewing in the early spring. Trilliums are abundant here.

Activities:

Hike

Address:

OR-221 S/Wallace Rd NW East of Amity, OR

Main City Park

At the core of downtown Gresham, this park is the oldest and most established in the city. It is a good base to begin explorations of other parks, trails, and open spaces in Gresham.

For hikers and bikers doing a stint on the Springwater Trail, this attractive park is a nice place to take a rest or pick up refreshments in historic downtown Gresham.

Activities:

Road Bike

Address:

219 S. Main Ave. Gresham, OR 97030

Macleay Park

A popular trailhead to Forest Park, Macleay Park features trails that connect to the Wildwood Trail, The Audubon Society Sanctuary and Washington Park.

Activities:

Hike

Address:

NW 29th Ave & Upshur St Portland, OR 97210

Luscher Farm

Luscher Farm is maintained as an agricultural example with the intent to interpret and educate all interested visitors in local food and organic plant production.

Activities:

Ecological Interest

Address:

125 Rosemont Rd Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Lownsdale Square

Lownsdale and the adjacent Chapman Square are the two courthouse squares that comprise the Plaza Blocks in downtown Portland. The Plaza Blocks were lively places where orators held forth and citizens assembled. They are characterized in part by several large old elms, gingko trees, and several historic monuments. Chapman Square, originally designed for the exclusive use of women and children, features all female gingko trees.

Activities:

Address:

SW 4th Ave & Main St Portland, OR 97201

Leach Botanical Garden

Leach Botanical Garden is located in a woodland hollow carved by Johnson Creek in southeast Portland. This botanical garden specializes in preserving the original Leach collection as well as introducing Northwest native plants through educational programs, conservation, and community involvement.

Activities:

Ecological Interest

Address:

6704 SE 122nd Ave Portland, OR 97236

Laurelhurst Park

Laurelhurst Park is a perfect example of the City Beautiful Movement in landscaping. Several paved trails travers this must visit park, which includes a dog off-leash area, a beautiful pond and many sunny and shady picnic areas.

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Address:

SE Stark St & SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd Portland, OR 97214

Lafayette Locks Park

Listed on the National Historic Register, this park features the remains of the old locks that once permitted boats to navigate up the Yamhill River to McMinnville. Meandering paths and picnic areas, under a canopy of ancient Douglas fir, allow for nice views of both river and locks.

Activities:

Hike

Address:

Lafayette, OR