Ladd's Circle and Squares
The rose garden sits at the center of the neighborhood. The beautiful tree-lined area is perfect for an afternoon stroll.
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Address:
SE 16th Ave & Harrison St Portland, OR 97214
Historical Interest
Koller Wetland Park
The Koller Wetlands are a remnant feature left by the cataclysmic Lake missoula Flood. Tours of this and other sites are offered by Rick and Sylvia Thompson of Gigaflood.
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Kelley Point Park
Kelley Point Park includes a canoe launch, swimming and fishing along the beach, historical information, walking paths, picnic areas and vistas of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
Address:
N Marine Dr & Lombard St Portland, OR 97203
Joseph Wood Hill Park
Joseph Wood Hill Park is a part of the Rocky Butte historical site with beautiful vistas of Clark County, East Portland, and the Columbia River.
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Address:
NE Rocky Butte Rd
Jonsrud Viewpoint Park
Jonsrud Viewpoint Park is a designated stop on the Oregon Scenic Byway. Stroll the brick pathways, look through the telescope, and enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Hood and the Sandy River Valley as well as informational signs about the Barlow Road, part of the Oregon Trail.
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Address:
north of Highway 26 on Bluff Road
John Tigard House
John Tigard constructed the three room Carpenter Gothic Victorian house in 1880 at the corner of what is now Pacific Highway and Gaarde Street. The house was threatened with demolition in the late 1970's, but due to the efforts of the Tigard Historical Association, the house was restored. In 1979, the house was entered in the National Register of Historic Places. The Tigard Historical Association operates the house and opens it on the third Sunday afternoon of each month to showcase special exhibits.
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Address:
SW Canterbury Ln & SW 103rd Ave Tigard, OR 97224
Japanese Gardens
Proclaimed the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan, the Portland Japanese Garden is a 5.5-acre haven of tranquil beauty nestled in the scenic west hills of Portland.
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Address:
SW Kingston Dr Portland, OR 97221
Japanese American Historical Plaza
Part of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, the Japanese American Historical Plaza was dedicated on August 3, 1990 to the memory of those who were deported to inland internment camps during World War II. In the memorial garden, artwork tells the story of the Japanese people in the Northwest - of immigration, elderly immigrants, native-born Japanese Americans, soldiers who fought in US military services during the war, and the business people who worked hard and had hope for the children of the future.
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Address:
Waterfront North of Burnside bridge at Couch St Portland, OR 97209
Iron Mountain Park
Iron Mountain Park is the site of an old iron mining operation. The park contains a unique plant community and is home to a great variety of wildlife.
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Address:
2213 Iron Mountain Blvd Lake Oswego, OR 97034
International Rose Test Garden
Founded in 1917, Portland's International Rose Test Garden - overlooking downtown - is the oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States.
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Address:
400 SW Kingston Ave Portland, OR 97210
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