Lake Oswego Skate Board Park
The 9,600-square-foot park of fun open to skateboarders and in-liners. Comprised mostly of wood ramps, the park is highlighted with a 6ft quarterpipe and 24x4 foot quarterpipe. Located near the corner of Pilkington R... from mthoodterritory.com
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Located only minutes from downtown Portland is Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan area. Every day, visitors come to hike or stroll the nature trails through the verdant ravine between Boones Ferry ... oregonstateparks.org
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver was the administrative headquarters and main supply depot for the Hudson's Bay Company's fur trading operations in the immense Columbia Department. Under the leadership of John McLoughlin, the fort became t... museumland.net
Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon
Portland’s Japanese Garden, located in Portland's West Hills, opened in 1963 as a symbol of the friendship between Portland and its first sister city, Sapporo, Japan. The Garden is said to be the most authentic Jap... waymarking.com
Hoyt Arboretum
Nearly 1,000 species of trees and shrubs ? more than in any other arboretum in the country ? are showcased on 185 acres of hilly terrain within Washington Park. An interpretive center offers restrooms, maps and brochu... travelportland.com
International Rose Test Garden - Portland, Oregon
In 1915 Jesse A. Currey, rose hobbyist and regional trustee of the American Rose Society (ARS), convinced city officials to institute a rose test garden to serve as a safe haven during World War I for rare hybrid rose var... waymarking.com
Columbia Gorge And Vineyard Tour
Set out to explore two of the Pacific's Northwest greatest attractions - the Columbia Gorge and Oregon wines! You'll start out heading east from Portland toward the spectacular Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area. You'l... cloud9living.com
Grotto (The)
For more than 75 years, this landmark has held a special place in the hearts of locals. The 62-acre site features beautifully kept botanical gardens, which are a delight to the senses in the springtime. Tour the ground... mytravelguide.com
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
Plenty of passersby walk by this tranquil sanctuary (which was built in 2000 atop a parking lot) without even noticing it"s there; one doesn"t expect to find a garden amid the concrete and bustle of Old Town. But th... travelandleisure.com
Washington Park
Occupying a forested ridge high above downtown Portland, this park has enough sights and attractions that it"s easy to spend a full day here. If time is short, though, focus on the International Rose Test Garden and... travelandleisure.com
Clackamas County Parks
The county has 10 developed parks. Three parks have campgrounds to accommodate tents and RVs. Beautiful campgrounds with water & electric sites, hot showers, playgrounds, fishing and hiking trails. 200 camping/RV sit... mthoodterritory.com
Tualatin Hills Nature Park And Interpretive Center
This oasis amid Beaverton's suburban hub-bub offers a special opportunity to "visit" animals in their natural habitat. You and your grandchildren will see birds of many types, turtles, beavers, and an occasional muskrat... grandparents.com
Mount Tabor Park, Portland, Oregon
Mount Tabor Park is one of those urban sanctuaries where you can still find wild in the city. This prominent volcanic butte rises above Portland?s skyline bursting with urban greenery. Where else can you ride to the top of a ... trails.com
South Park Blocks
The Park Blocks consist of a divided stretch, with the park in the center, of SW Park Avenue, from SW Market Street (at Portland State University) north to SW Salmon Street. Intersecting streets let events, even just mee... igougo.com
Joseph Wood Hill Park
From the top of Rocky Butte in Joseph Hill Park, you'll have a gorgeous 360-degree view of the Columbia River and Gorge mytravelguide.com
Marquam Nature Park Loop, Portland, Oregon
Signed forest path that winds through a Douglas fir and big-leaf maple forest in Marquam Nature Park. The route then hooks up with a paved pedestrian path that parallels Terwilliger Boulevard. From this path you have views of... trails.com
Lan Su Chinese Garden
A year-round wonder, the Lan Su Chinese Garden is an authentically built Ming Dynasty style garden. Covered walkways, bridges, open colonnades, pavilions and a richly planted landscape frame Zither Lake, creating view... travelportland.com
North Clackamas Aquatic Park
If you can't get out to the coast during the warm summer months, a great place to cool off and catch some waves with your grandchildren is this huge indoor facility. Along with the manufactured waves, there are slides, ... grandparents.com
Washington Park - Portland, Oregon
In 1903, John C. Olmsted toured Portland and recommended changes to the park: he advised changing the name from City Park to one of more distinction (Washington Park), moving the main entrance to Park Place, separating ve... waymarking.com