The best parks & outdoor spots in Portland

28 acres of forest & wetlands with a creek, multiple walking trails & bird watching.

14895 SW Hart Rd (Beaverton)

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

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

Green space known for its skateboard park, plus a playground, sports fields, dog run & picnic sites.

8515 SW Tualatin Rd (Tualatin)

Natural woodlands on 30 acres with a play area & trails, mature Douglas firs & bird-watching.

Hyland Forest Park Trail (Beaverton)

20.8-acre park with a trail that loops around the lake, plus a playground, picnic areas & restrooms.

SW Butner Rd &, SW Huntington Ave

Multi-use park with turf soccer fields, baseball diamond and a children’s playground.

5915 SW 170th Ave (Beaverton)

Lakeside park featuring playgrounds & sports facilities, picnic areas & an off-leash dog run.

11450 SW Winter Lake Dr (Tigard)

Wooded area traversed by its namesake creek & walking trails, with a gazebo for public events.

13337 SW Hall Blvd (Tigard)

This basic 6.7-acre forested park along Johnson Creek features springs & wetlands.

2358 SW Border Way (Gresham)

52-acre natural space providing dirt & wood-chip hiking trails & wildlife viewing opportunities.

2899 SW Diane Dr (Lake Oswego)

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

16160 SE Powell Blvd

Urban nature park with winding trails plus fishing in the west pond & a dock in the east pond.

20619 NE Glisan St (Fairview)

Relaxed, well-loved city park featuring duck ponds, playgrounds, and basketball courts along with picnic facilities.

2403 NE Red Sunset Dr (Gresham)

Riverside park offering various sports & picnic areas, as well as a playground & a boat ramp.

17005 SW 92nd Ave (Tigard)

Family-owned strawberry farm & pumpkin patch offering hayrides on weekends in October.

22255 SE Borges Rd (Damascus)

Green space with amenities such as a dog run, Japanese garden, skate park & playgrounds.

219 S Main Ave (Gresham)

Family-friendly recreation spot with a playground featuring swings, slides, and picnic tables.

1900 SW Cherry Park Rd (Troutdale)

Make this week’s after-work unwind happen at George Rogers Park. Cool off with a dip, sneak in a quick paddle, or just sprawl riverside and…

611 S State St (Lake Oswego)

Perched above the Willamette, Canemah Neighborhood Children's Park delivers a community-built playground, mellow hoops, and easy paths into…

815 4th Ave (Oregon City)

Vancouver Waterfront Park is your easy win for midweek sunshine, with the swooping Grant Street Pier, a splashy Columbia River water…

115 SE Columbia Way (Vancouver) · ✓ checked Jul 29

Picturesque riverside promenade packed with bars, restaurants and condos and boasting a splash pad and a pier.

695 Waterfront Wy (Vancouver)

12.5-acre riverfront park providing beach access, benches, picnic tables & scenic mountain views.

6400 SE Beach Dr (Vancouver)

Sprawling park featuring baseball fields, soccer fields and play structures.

12901 Frontier Pkwy (Oregon City)

Simple outdoor recreation area featuring a kids' playground, basketball hoop and plenty of trees.

&, E 13th St & U St (Vancouver)

Forest reserve with hiking paths plus a playground and a pond for wildlife.

2401 Iron Mountain Blvd (Lake Oswego)

Historic square with playgrounds & public art featuring activities for all ages, including concerts.

605 Esther St (Vancouver)

Concerts, movie screenings, a farmer's market & more held in this green space with a plaza & pond.

200 1st St (Lake Oswego)

Popular playground, basketball and tennis court-featuring park.

131 Park Dr (Oregon City)

Grassy waterfront park with picnic areas and walking trails, plus a platform overlooking the river.

199 Foothills Rd (Lake Oswego)

Wooded park featuring an updated playground and a community center with meeting space.

Unander Ave (Vancouver)