When we first discovered this park, our minds were BLOWN. This is the type of spot that makes an…read moreadult feel like a kid again - the best kind of imagination jump start! So many different things to do here, a great spot to spend the day! If there was a negative, it's truly just how busy it is, and you can't hardly fault anyone - it's such a cool spot! Just keep it in mind if you do go, and maybe consider less busy options if it's a peak park time.

We drove an hour to visit Hidden Creek West Park in Hillsboro, and it was absolutely worth the…read moretrip! This park is a total gem--thoughtfully designed, beautifully shaded, and perfect for families. There are plenty of swings and a great variety of play equipment to keep kids engaged for hours. One of the things I appreciated most was the visibility--there's seating thoughtfully placed all around the park, so no matter where your child is playing, you can easily keep an eye on them. There's even a grassy area under the trees where you can lay out a blanket and relax. Even on a hot day, the metal slides stayed cool thanks to the shade, which is a rare and welcome surprise! The kids there were all friendly, and the parents seemed attentive and involved, creating a really positive, safe vibe. My kids had a blast and would've stayed much longer if I hadn't forgotten snacks--lesson learned! We'll definitely be back, this time with a picnic and more time to explore.

Once a month there is a farmers market at Reed Crossing Tamarack Park. Tons of vendors ascend on…read morethe area selling everything from local honey, baked goods and fruit/veggies. There are food trucks, coffee carts and music. It's a nice neighborhood gathering but parking is crazy and streets are blocked off so pack your patience and hope for the parking holds to be on your side that day.

We decided to explore this park on a very cold, windy and rainy day in Hillsboro and I must say it…read morewas perfect because we basically had the place all to ourselves! I was able to take some good pictures and explore all the park has to offer-beautifully manicured walking paths, playgrounds, swings, picnic table area, fire pit and a nature education area across the street. I'm so grateful to live in Hillsboro- we have some really neat, well maintained parks!

Heads up...Water is really high currently, up to (and over) the trail completely in spots, with…read moreslick boardwalks. Still a great park!

Peaceful and tranquil. Well maintained park within walking distance from my house. The trails are…read morepaved and have some nice inclines for a good workout. It's a great place to escape suburban life and get some time in nature with the mature trees providing plenty of shade especially on hot summer days. In the fall you can experience the changing colors of the leaves and all year round you can listen to the birds chirping and the bubbling of the creek that runs throughout.

Had my first date here with my now fiancé of 3 years. Very memorable place to walk/run/jog. Very…read morebeginner entry level to intermediate friendly. different types of diverse paths to go wherever you want. Nice area.

Nice little hike at Tualatin Hills Nature Park with my daughter. It was her idea to go. So grateful…read morefor great weather, great hikes, and a great kiddo.

I've been coming to this park for years! It's a great place to take the grandkids..and an even…read morebetter place to play Pokémon Go! I started playing Pokémon Go back when my daughter had a Pokémon Go themed party for my oldest grandson. I had no clue how to play it. I downloaded the app to participate..and the rest is history! So now, I'm trying to level up to level 50. I've performed the level 50 research tasks, and all that's left is grinding the XP! That's where Magnolia Park comes in! You can find me here many days catching Pokémon, spinning pokestops, battling the gym and leaving a pokemon, defending the gym, doing raids..but most of all, getting my exercise in by walking the routes. There are so many routes at Magnolia Park! I usually pick 4 or 5 to follow, it takes me about an hour of walking to complete. There's incline for a little more difficulty, some routes go across the street to the nearby meadow and back again. And after each route is complete, I am rewarded with XP and hopefully a Zygard cell. I'm trying to collect 200 Zygard cells to change my Zygard form. Anyways, Magnolia Park is great for picnics, there's a big covered area. On this day, there was a family celebration going on. Play areas for the kids, checkerboard tables to play checkers or chess, BYO game pieces. On this particular day we broke a temperature high of 96. Kids of all ages were enjoying the splash pad. There's a tennis court that I frequently play on. People also convert the court to play pickleball here. So much to do, I love it!

Well...I can't give it 5 stars because there isn't any shade over the play structures. I do not get…read moreit. Yes, we live in Portland, but it DOES get very sunny here and very hot on some summer days. There isn't enough respite from that sun/heat. And the splash pad isn't on for all that long. What is the deal with that? What I DO love: 2 play structures, one for smaller kids, one for big kids. GREAT since there are options for smaller kiddos. I love that it has a nice big field/grassy area for kids to play soccer, or to picnic on (on a cooler day.) Do beware of the bees/hornets/wasps. The park doesn't have traps. Parking can be a bit tough, so try and make it there while school is in session so that you can park near by. There is a porta potty on site at the park, but it is NOT clean. I will either hold it, or go to the Whole Foods, in walking distance. My kids just use the potty in the trunk of the car because I won't make them use that one. NASTY! They have the makings of a 5 star park BUT: clean the porta potty, add some shade or sails over the play structure to help kids NOT fry in the heat and keep the splash pad on for far longer.

Cute small neighborhood park with kids playground and basketball courts. Clean and paved walking…read morepath. Plenty of shade and benches.

This park is always packed with skateboarding teens and kids running amuck. Glad to see it pretty…read moreempty in this hot weather. Great shaded areas with benches. Street parking only.

Wow what a cool park!!! The skate/bike park is such a cool place. My kids loved riding their bikes…read morethrough there. And I was really impressed with the set up as well as the options for skill level. There were a lot of older kids there on skateboards or bikes and they were very cognisant of the little kids. One boy, who looked to be around 12-14 stopped to help my son up when he wiped out on his bike. He didn't even wait to see if a parent was coming, just immediately stopped and helped. I thought that was awesome. The park is very clean, well maintained and generally a beautiful spot. I will definitely bring my kids back and next time bring our dog too since he would love the big greenspace for a run!

Great place to just be around lots of people while getting in some extra steps. Oh, also if you're…read moreinto soccer and other field sports. Well lit and surrounded by neighborhoods.

My family moved out of Hillsboro and shifted over to Beaverton/Aloha a couple months ago. Our…read morebackyard space has been quite reduced, although we did aquire a pool (yay). It has been necessary for me to make sure that the puppy gets her exercise and we have been taking many walks. I have noticed that this park is less than a half mile away. The puppy and I have been walking around there quite a bit lately. It is very nice and serves it's purpose quite well. Oh and my kids do enjoy the playground areas too.

Great little park with newer play equipment. Large accessible bathrooms that are heated in the…read morewinter!

What a lovely and new-looking playground! It has a covered pirate ship that sways when pushed or…read morerocked, a small climbing wall, cargo net-type climbing structure and so many ramps and stairs and walkways to explore. The ground is colorful turf and soft for hard landings. It has a parking lot close by as well as beautiful and easy walking trails through Jenkins Estste. Truly a gem!

First hike in Oregon!…read more What we loved most was how close it is to home. The trail is listed as beginner friendly, but if you struggle with inclines or you're not very active, be prepared for a bit of a challenge. We completed the full 3 miles, and the views were absolutely worth it! I definitely struggled near the end because I'm athletically challenged. Overall, it was a great hike, and we'd definitely do it again!

What a beautiful place to hike (without your dog, however). Our six-mile perimeter hike offered…read moreforested stretches and oak canopy sections, and big, open vistas of the Tualatin Valley. Plumbed bathrooms and ample parking at the trail head are available. Consistent signage kept us in the right direction, and an easy to read map guided our hiking decisions. This place is great for tailoring hikes to your time budget. We'll be back for more.