Love this park because the trails are accessible for those of us with mobility issues. With my…read morecane, I was able to make my way through the gravel and the dirt trails easily and take in the beautiful wildflowers of spring. In April, the prairie area is filled with deep blue camas, and a few white ones sprinkled in. In mass, they paint the prairie blue. Up close, you can see the intricate detail, petals in shades of blue and even purple, with bright yellow eyes in each flower. They are one of my faves! As you leave the sunny prairie, you are instantly in a shady patch of forest and feel far away from the city, even though you are not. Birds chirping is nature's music as you wander the various loops and check out wildflowers nestled under the trees. I spotted Star of Bethlehem, Wild Geranium, Saskatoon, False Solomon's Seal, Field Sorrel, Prairie Mallow, Woodland Violet, and some common daisy. There are benches along the way if you need a rest or just want to stop and breath in the luxury of being in this little magical place. Along the north side, there are views of the Williamette River. In addition to the trails which are off to the right, there is a playground with a basketball court, swings, slides and play gym, all of which were in use this weekday. There is also a decent bathroom, which is very much appreciated. This park is at the end of a neighborhood where the streets are narrow. As you navigate up through the hills, be aware that children are playing. Before the park there is a dirt area for cars and if you go just a little further, a small paved parking area for about 8 cars with one designated handicap spot. This is a fabulous neighborhood park that welcomes visitors like me. April is the perfect time to visit if you want to see the beautiful fields of camas.

This is such a cute little park and I'm so glad I found it. It's very scenic and despite the nearby…read morecliffs being pretty dangerous (there's signs everywhere), this is a nice place to take your kids if you want to waste some time on a playground. There is a small walking trail around the park which is nice enough, and it all seems well maintained. Directions to get here are a little strange with apps but after driving through a residential neighborhood you'll reach it. Nice spot! I'll be back when I'm back in the area in the future.

Great neighborhood park with shade, two play structures, basketball court, tennis court and swings…read more For a neighborhood park, this is pretty large and very beautiful scenery up in the hill.

This park has a lot to offer from sitting by the water, fishing, enjoying a walk, boating- dock is…read morenot working, restrooms that are relatively clean, places to sit, places to enjoy the sunshine. Motor/ RV parking!

We went walking along the river Rockhounding for 45 mins or so. Picked up a few pieces that looked…read moreinteresting. A small river rock with an amber crystal cluster embedded in the rock's fracture was exposed and a chunk of jasper. It's a small park on the river that had swings for kids, and decent views. Was looking for a few agates but didn't find any. Geese had the place under control lol.

Great neighborhood park! We came during the hot weather and my girls played in their large splash…read morepad. The park has a very large grassy area for play. I would say that this splash pad is one of the best we've found so far in the Portland area.

Fun park and skatepark but in the woods there is bell sounds sometimes and it is scary because…read morethere is also a abandon house in the woods to, so stay out of woods for your own good, I may sound superstitious but I'm being for real

Hidden gem! Short and steep hike to beautiful falls. Bench at top of falls to sit and enjoy the…read morescenery and falls. All ends of paved walking paths lead to neighborhood. There were some dirt path trails, but some were a little too gnarly for all in our group, so we didn't explore those too much. No parking or bathrooms. They do have a trash can and dog waste bags available at trail head.

Nice hidden neighborhood walk to the falls. A short walk and you will hear the water. You crossed…read morea nice wooden bridge to the falls. There is a wooden bench to sit and relax. The walk is short and nice. Coming back is a little steep. Lots of good greenery and very well maintained.

t's great for families and solo visitors alike. You can kayak here, but be prepared for a steep…read moretrail down to the water; bringing kayaks on dollies is recommended. Head past the bathroom and down the road to the launch area, then go right from the beach to reach Hog Island. The water is calm and relaxing. It's a nice spot for walking dogs, with easy trails and a sandy area by the river for them to enjoy.

OVERCROWDED in the summer. Hardly any parking. LO Police give $120 parking tickets. Dogs off leash…read morefine $145. Steep hill to lug your inflatable up. "Beach" is very small. Insider tips: come off season or early morning in the summer. Enter on Green Street off of Hwy 43. Great walk off the lower parking lot along the river to Old River Road.

Free state park with free parking, picnic areas, extra large unfenced dog exercise yards, and a…read morenice walking/cycling trail. Theoretically, there is also a free boat dock, but at the time of writing, a very large tree is fallen across it. Restrooms and garbage are maintained by Oregon State Parks. When I visited, it was pretty clean. The trail along the river is very pretty, although I was only able to access about a mile of it before it got too flooded to hike through. I noticed lots of poisonous plants including poison oak, snowberries, and hemlock. But also tons of moss, lichens, and ferns. In addition to the picnic tables in the picnic areas, there were also several solitary tables set out along the river. This is great for a more solitary picnic, taking a break during a long bike ride, or getting some privacy for drawing or Journaling. Overall just about as good as it gets for free.

Nice park with plenty of river access. And there isn't an entrance or day-use fee at the time of…read morethis writing, so that's a plus. They don't have any trail maps posted, however, so we weren't sure of the distance of the trails or where they went. One trail follows close to the river, and that was nice, with a mix of open sun and shaded forest. The trails were mostly flat dirt or gravel, no strenuous inclines. There's a large off-leash dog exercise area. Dogs are supposed to be on a leash in the rest of the park, but sadly most owners were just letting their dogs run the trails off-leash. They have picnic tables & a good, clean restroom facility as well.

This is a great park, lots of wide open space as well as covered picnic areas and playgrounds for…read morethe kids. I used to throw a BBQ every year for friends/family to get together, eat and play ball. Chapin was our spot several times due to the open nature of the park, quality of the softball field as well as how well kept the grounds were. You can reserve the picnic area too. Good park.

Nice park with playground. It has a big area for playing balls, etc…read more You can play soccer, football or go running around it. There is even a bathroom too.

The McGloughlin Promenade is one of my favorite spots in the Portland metro area. The promenade…read moreoffers gorgeous views of Oregon City that change seasonally, and allows visitors an opportunity to learn about the city's history through signage and information kiosks. The stretch overlooking Willamette Falls near the VFW parking lot is my favorite, boasting stunning views of Willamette Falls. In addition, the pollinator garden with lavender, poppies and other colorful flowers makes my heart skip a beat in the spring and early summer months. There's no better site in town for an impromptu picnic or an afternoon stroll.

An unexpectedly cool, somewhat shady walkway along the top of the ridge overlooking the Willamette…read moreRiver and Willamette Falls. I parked on High St, and accessed the Prom from the backside (via an alley), or take the Municipal Elevator to the top and hang a right to get onto the Promenade. Walking south/west toward the Falls, you'll pass a couple of benches, little pocket parks and several overlooks, all great spots to stop and take it all in. All in all, a short but pretty enjoyable stroll with nice views.

Really pretty and lots of parking, walking distance of the main street, but bring bug spray!!read more

When I went to Willamette Park for the first time two days ago, I was blown away (figuratively…read morespeaking). There were plants, trees and flowers as far as the eye could see. For one thing, the trees sure were beautiful to look at. Their leaves reminded me about the beauty of the color green and how it can be cool and friendly (and they still do, as a matter of fact). Also, whenever I looked at the flowers and plants, I smiled when I took notice of how awesome they looked (and still are). As I took pictures of the nature I saw, I was then reminded of Susie Salmon in the 2009 film "The Lovely Bones" and her saying that she liked how a photo could capture a moment before it was gone. Even now, I know what she meant. And when it came to the nature in the green of the plants, the beauty in the flowers and the wonder in the trees, there was something special they all had that nature photographers are able to find. Finally, I highly recommend Willamette Park for all the nature lovers and photographers out there, and I give it five stars as well (although ten stars would be even better).