Swim

Address:

1112 NE 117th St Vancouver, WA 98665

Rooster Rock State Park

Providing three miles of river access, two 9-hole disc golf courses, picnic areas, swimming along the banks of the Columbia, and enjoyable paths through a lush native riverine landscape, this park is paradise to those who love life on the edge.

Activities:

Hike

Address:

Exit 25 off I-84, 22 mi. E of Portland, OR

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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Address:

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.

North Clackamas Aquatic Park

The North Clackamas Aquatic Park features six swimming pools, three water slides, a young children's pool (6 years old and younger) with Sammie the Seal slide and a 29-foot rock climbing wall.

During the fun Big Surf! swim times, the entire facility is open, allowing all to enjoy everything from the waterslides to the hot tub and the adult lap pool. Also during these sessions, the state-of-the-art wave pool generates four-foot waves.

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Address:

7300 SE Harmony Rd Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222

Moulton Falls Regional Park

This large regional park is located at the confluence of the East Fork of the Lewis River and Big Tree Creek, and boasts two gorgeous waterfalls and an arch bridge more than three stories high.

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Address:

27781 NE Lucia Falls Rd  Yacolt, WA 98675

Memorial Park

Memorial Park is Wilsonville’s oldest and largest park. The park contains both active and passive use areas, and includes significant natural areas with an extensive trail system. Boeckman Creek bisects the park. Memorial Park also has ½ mile of Willamette River frontage with views from the trail system. The site contains all of the formal athletic fields owned by the City, which are heavily used by local leagues.

Activities:

Hike

Address:

8100 SW Wilsonville Rd Wilsonville, OR 97070

Lewisville Regional Park

This is the county's oldest regional park, established in the 1930s. This park features 154 rustic acres of forest and meadows bordering the East Fork of the Lewis River, with a 3-mile trail system meandering throughout the park.

Activities:

Hike

Address:

26411 NE Lewisville Highway  Battle Ground, WA 98604

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site

Located at the western gateway of the Columbia River Gorge, Lewis & Clark State Park appropriately honors its legendary namesakes who camped and explored here in November, 1805. The park is situated near the mouth of the Sandy River where it spills into the mighty Columbia River and at one of the entrances to the Historic Columbia River Highway. A flat, grassy, tree-dotted park invites blankets and sun-lovers to come spend a leisurely day. One of the most popular swimming spots on the Sandy River is adjacent to the park, as well as a public boat launch.

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Address:

Exit 18 off I-84, 16 miles E of Portland

Hathaway Park

Hathaway Park spanning is considered the "jewel" of Washougal. Hathaway Park provides several recreational opportunities. Accommodations for visitors of all ages include playgrounds, play sculptures, benches, picnic shelters, and sports fields. The biggest attraction to this park is the versatility of the Washougal River for swimming, fishing, drift boating, and kayaking.

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Address:

799 25th St Washougal, WA 98671

Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Tom McCall Waterfront Park is one of the Portland's main attractions — with beautiful views of the Willamette River, and home to the Battleship Oregon Memorial, the Founders Stone, Salmon Street Springs, the Japanese American Historical Plaza, the Police Memorial, and the Friendship Circle with numerous sculptures.

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Address:

Naito Pkwy between SW Harrison St & NW Glisan St Portland, OR 97204