Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Portland

Colleen S. • August 26, 2015So peaceful and easy to access. Great trails right along streams with lots of wildlife.

R T. • December 20, 2015Amazing natural resource close to town. Fun place to play.

Nicola D. • April 4, 2016What a great park in the area. View are spectacular! Best place to walk and just enjoy the beauty of nature. Be just prepare because it doesn’t have any bathrooms in the area.

James • November 2, 2011Really nice in Autumn when the leaves turn but great for picnics when it's warm as well.

Brit • May 18, 2015Beautiful and fun park. Great for reading, picnics, or just passing through.

Meike B. • June 23, 2015One of my favorite park in town! On a good day you can see up to 4 Mountains. It's a neat park and they also have a dog park. Make sure to take the time to do the 4T trail!

Mark P. • April 18, 2015Love this place!! Great atmosphere here, everyone is friendly

Quonji • June 30, 2014Amazingly fragrant and well kept rare gem of a park.

GNTLMN • February 19, 2014Right in downtown Portland. Miles and miles of lush green forest and trails for hiking or running. There are a number of entrances. http://www.forestparkconservancy.org

Tim I. • February 3, 2019Extensive hiking trails

Colin L. • March 23, 2017Excellent, well maintained garden. Well worth the admission cost

K12 Inc • June 14, 2011Did you know? In 1806, William Clark (of Lewis & Clark fame) took a detour from their Columbia River journey to paddle up the Willamette, claiming for the U.S. the land that is now Forest Park.

Mo R. • June 7, 2013Much better to visit in spring or summer , really amazing landscape

Sara J. • June 29, 2017Can park at Marquam and hike all of the way up to Council Crest for a great view of the city and Mt Hood.

Liz R. • March 18, 2014Kid playground is great for a wide age range of kids. Lots of fun stuff to do.

Colleen S. • September 7, 2015Nice spot for the dog. Not a ton of shade.

Colleen S. • August 9, 2015Peaceful and relaxing in the middle of the city.

Sara J. • June 29, 2017Can park here and hike all of the way up to Pittock Mansion, again great views. Pittock is also preserved as a museum - beautiful old home with interesting history.

Will • May 6, 2021ADA compliant playground is great for kids of all abilities. Cute turtle statues. Can get hot in the sun.

Dunja • August 13, 2018Gorgeous and relaxing, usually empty and great for reading / meditating / chilling. Duck ponds are cool & it’s pet friendly too! $5 entry fee

Paul L. • July 5, 2013Great views of the fireworks on July 4th. Awesome trails also.

Niki I. • September 6, 2012Great trail for running!

Mike W. • April 9, 2016Fantastic views, with even windows for your dog.

Colleen S. • August 26, 2015Love the volleyball sand court and the space to spread out and relax nice community feel.

Colin N. • August 19, 2017The jungles of the PNW!

Torita I. • May 18, 2015Hidden beaches up and down the river sides and islands.

Liz S. • September 11, 2011Great swimming spot for the dog on a hot day.

Tricia S. • September 6, 2012By the waterfront at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, near the World Trade Center.

Beth B. • July 13, 2018We were told to visit the Chinese Gardens over the Japanese. They were exquisite! We can't imagine anything better. Beautiful vignettes with lots of great info on Chinese culture. Totally worth it!

Erin • January 28, 2015A great place to escape for a bit.