Lowami Hart Woods is a forested island in the middle of Beaverton. The park is bisected by South Johnson Creek, separating an upland conifer forest on the east from a mixed conifer-deciduous forest on the west.
Look Out Ridge Park offers unrestricted views of the Gorge, Mt. Hood, Portland, and the Columbia River on a clear day.
This 2 acre park offers a gravel path and benches for viewing. The bulk of the property is protected wetland. Parking is on the street.
Just 31 miles west of Portland, the park offers camping, picnicking and hiking. Explore more than 20 miles of trails.
Little Woodrose Nature Park is a natural area that backs up to Boones Ferry Road. A perfect place to listen for songbirds and meander the winding trails to forget about the hectic pace of the city. There's no playground here - just a little serenity, leafy trees and plants, and fresh air.
This park is a natural area. The park was named for Lewis F. Linn, the U.S. Senator from Missouri from 1834 until his death in 1843, who was the author and advocate of the Donation Land Act which gave free land to settlers in the Oregon Territory. His efforts carried the bill through the Senate and he was hailed as the "Father of Oregon."
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.
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.
One of Vancouver's oldest parks, Leverich Community Park was first dedicated in 1931. This 14-acre park is located along I-5 and Burnt Bridge Creek. It features play equipment, a large shelter, ball fields, a disc golf course, and walking trails that connect to the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail.
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.
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.
