The best parks & outdoor spots in Hillsboro

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Parklane Park (opens in a new tab)

Parklane Park, SE 155th Ave &, SE Main St · Portland

Recreational spot on 25 acres includes a basketball court, a playground & softball & soccer fields.

Recreational spot on 25 acres includes a basketball court, a playground & softball & soccer fields.

Powell Butte Nature Park (opens in a new tab)

16160 SE Powell Blvd · Portland

Family-friendly natural area with plenty of hiking, biking & equestrian trails among scenic vistas.

Family-friendly natural area with plenty of hiking, biking & equestrian trails among scenic vistas.

At Rogers Park (opens in a new tab)

2421 17th Ave · Forest Grove

Rogers Park is the easy yes for kid energy and mid-ride breathers. Anna and Abby’s Yard is open and built for play that actually keeps them…

Rogers Park is the easy yes for kid energy and mid-ride breathers. Anna and Abby’s Yard is open and built for play that actually keeps them busy, while the park plugs into Forest Grove’s Tualatin Valley cycling scene... a handy reset between loops or after-school wiggles.

From the Hillsboro newsletter, October 10, 2026

Spring Garden Park (opens in a new tab)

3332 SW Spring Garden St · Portland

Fun, clean park featuring a splash pad as well as swings and slides.

Fun, clean park featuring a splash pad as well as swings and slides.

Jamison Square (opens in a new tab)

810 NW 11th Ave · Portland

Parents & kids flock to this sunny square with funky totem polls & a wading-friendly fountain.

Parents & kids flock to this sunny square with funky totem polls & a wading-friendly fountain.

Fernhill Wetlands (opens in a new tab)

1399 SW Fern Hill Rd · Forest Grove

Fernhill Wetlands is our backyard Important Bird Area where herons, songbirds, and the occasional coyote soundtrack meet winding trails and…

Fernhill Wetlands is our backyard Important Bird Area where herons, songbirds, and the occasional coyote soundtrack meet winding trails and a water-cleansing wetland system, perfect for a quiet walk, an easy picnic, or proving you can actually identify more than one duck this week.

From the Washington County newsletter, October 23, 2026

Farragut City Park (opens in a new tab)

N Farragut St &, N Commercial Ave · Portland

Spacious green space featuring two playgrounds, a baseball field and trails.

Spacious green space featuring two playgrounds, a baseball field and trails.

Forest Grove City Aquatic Center (opens in a new tab)

Aquatic Center, 2300 Sunset Dr · Forest Grove

Large aquatic sports venue with 2 pools, a spa & a sauna offering classes & party rentals.

Large aquatic sports venue with 2 pools, a spa & a sauna offering classes & party rentals.

Kenton Park (opens in a new tab)

8417 N Brandon Ave · Portland

Modest recreation area with paved walking trails,athletic courts & fields plus a picnic area.

Modest recreation area with paved walking trails,athletic courts & fields plus a picnic area.

Gateway Discovery Park (opens in a new tab)

10520 NE Halsey St · Portland

Clean park offering a climbing structure, a sandbox, a fountain and a splash pad.

Clean park offering a climbing structure, a sandbox, a fountain and a splash pad.

Water Park (opens in a new tab)

N 18th Ave, 1817 N Barlow St · Cornelius

Open play field atop an underground reservoir with a picnic area, parking lot & playground.

Open play field atop an underground reservoir with a picnic area, parking lot & playground.

Elizabeth Caruthers Park (opens in a new tab)

3508 S Moody Ave · Portland

This 2-acre landscaped green space features walkways, a bocce court, public art & a splash pad.

This 2-acre landscaped green space features walkways, a bocce court, public art & a splash pad.

Essex Park (opens in a new tab)

7730 SE Center St · Portland

This 4-acre park features a ball field, a play area with a seasonal splash pad & sport courts.

This 4-acre park features a ball field, a play area with a seasonal splash pad & sport courts.