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Hoyt Arboretum
Arboretum
190-acre park with thousands of native, global & endangered trees, plus 12 miles of hiking trails.
4.90 (1.8K reviews)
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Redwood Observation Deck
Observation deck
👍👍 Redwood observation deck inside Hoyt arboretum, located off the wildwood trail is around one third mile from visitor center. Wild and scenic walking trail amongst many other surrounding trails. Tall redwood trees are majestic. Very photogenic area.
4.90 (400 reviews)
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Mt. Tabor Park
Park
Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views.
4.80 (5.9K reviews)
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Forest Park
Park
5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route.
4.80 (3.4K reviews)
6
Peninsula Park
Park
Neighborhood park offering tennis & basketball courts, a playground, walking paths & picnic sites.
4.80 (2.9K reviews)
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Luensman Overview Park
Park
👍👍 Love, Love, Love Luensman Overview Park. Amazing how far you can see.
More of interest to anyone who goes there, unfortunately you can not see a sunset over Lake Erie. The park is angled the wrong direction to catch a sunset. Otherwise, it’s phenomenal.
4.80 (252 reviews)
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Gabriel Park playground
Park
👍👍 The new, barrier-feee playground is really amazing - there are several different swings, slides, a climbing wall, a water pump, a climbing structure, percussion playthings and more. A lot of the area is wheelchair accessible. Most of the ground is padded to protect the kids when falling.
There are l...
4.80 (181 reviews)
10
Washington Park
Park
Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 12 miles of trails.
4.70 (15.1K reviews)
11
Powell Butte Nature Park
Park
Family-friendly natural area with plenty of hiking, biking & equestrian trails among scenic vistas.
4.70 (3.2K reviews)
12
Cathedral City Park
City park
This park, historically a Lewis & Clark landing site, offers a boat dock, paved paths & a dog area.
4.70 (2.5K reviews)
13
Council Crest Park
City park
Hilltop park since 1937 offering panoramic city views, hiking paths, & dog-off-leash & picnic areas.
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
14
Fort Allen Park
Park
This grassy spot with water views features seating areas, a gazebo & many historical monuments.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
15
Macleay Park
Park
Part of Forest Park, this preserve offers a variety of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
17
Mount Tabor Visitors Center
Visitor center
👍 It was cool! A couple of parks and a lot of solid walking/hiking trails. If you're in need of some nature in the middle of Portland it's a solid spot!
4.70 (572 reviews)
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Western Promenade
Park
18.1-acre park featuring scenic trails around bluffs, plus statues & stately 19th-century homes.
4.70 (549 reviews)
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Lower Macleay Park
Park
👍👍 Quick little hike down to the Witch's Castle. Round trip was 1.5 miles and 240 feet elevation gain. You could keep going if you're wanting to but I chose to just check out the castle. Trail was busy but not too crazy. Parked at Macleay Park.
4.70 (527 reviews)
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Spring Garden Park
City park
👍👍 Cool playground with great views. I had a fun time here with my three year old walking on the big rocks.
4.70 (490 reviews)