Nice local park for clear days sunset spot. Designed for local residents due to limited parking…read morespace (only street parking in residential neighborhood), no restrooms, and only a small walking patch of the perimeter of the park, it all wheelchairs accessible.

This small park has great views. You can spot downtown Portland to the west, and Mt St Helens to…read morethe north. A short .15 miles paved/mulched loop circles the grassy lawn. Great for a quick dog walk or a long picnic. There is a small playground. No restrooms. Small trash can. Note: GPS directs to the wrong location. Don't take the first left into the apartment complex. Instead, take the second left and find free street parking above the park.

This park is really accessible for younger parents. It's really large so you can go on walks and…read morethe playground is fantastic.

Wow, pretty incredible park!…read more They've got a ton of pavilions and picnic tables for gatherings, a really fun splash pad, a paved three-quarter pathway around the park exterior, various sports field including volleyball/tennis/basketball/horseshoe, THREE fenced dog parks for big dogs and small dogs and both, new play structures, and acres of wetlands with a boardwalk path. Only feedback to make it better: 1. Currently they're doing construction on the sports field, so there's large empty dirt patches between areas of the park. 2. The boardwalks over the wetlands could use a map. I got a little lost!

This nature park is somehow both beautifully maintained and not adequately maintained at the same…read moretime. Important to note that it is a 'nature park' and not a 'city park' which means fewer amenities (no playgrounds and only one restroom in the main parking lot at the Mather Road entrance) and most importantly, no pets or bikes. There are rules for a reason. There are multiple trails that connect to various neighborhoods and loop up to a Summit Trail, however we didn't get any views from the summit. I've started a hike from the Mather Road entrance and it is all up hill for the first stretch. Our most recent experience was better when we parked part way up the hill and started our hike off of SE Talbert Street to connect to the Park Loop Trail. Unfortunately, the posted signs about poison oak were accurate and the trails were covered in poison oak. And while the trails were easy to navigate, the plants are overgrown and crossing the path, so it is hard to avoid contact. I recommend a change of clothes and/or wet wipes to avoid getting poison oak from your stroll. The area is a nice option on hot or rainy days due to the canopy of trees, but not recommended for young children or those with mobility issues. It is a beautiful short hike and you feel away from it all, even though you are close to the city. The restroom was clean and there is shelter that can be rented for events.

Gorgeous neighborhood park!…read more Beautiful hiking trail with a nice large free parking lot!!! The trails are well marked and I got cell phone service while I was on the trail. There are many trails to choose from. I choose to do the park loop, west ridge, and summit and it was a nice little loop that took about an hour or so. It had snowed the morning of, so the trails were muddy so I would definitely recommend hiking boots. I would definitely come back!

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 to go down to the falls it is such nice water! You can go through the fence and walk down to…read moreit although it is very steep so be careful!

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

Love this park! Great playgrounds and really well maintained grassy areas for playing sports.read more

Small neighborhood park perfect for a Saturday morning soccer, lacrosse or football game. The park…read moreis dominated by a large grass, mixed use field. A small sideline for parents divides the field from a modest play structure and a basketball hoop. Basically just what you want to see when you have a younger child in tow who needs to be entertained while the older sibling takes the field. The park is nestled in a neighborhood, so a great resource for locals. A small covered shelter, which is important on a hot day, because there are almost no other shady spots in this park. Well designed space, just not a lot special features or character.

This is a small park hidden behind a bunch of industrial buildings. There's a great view of the…read moreClackamas River as well as a baseball field The two picnic tables have seen better days as the paint is peeling.

We usually spend our summer weekends here it's more family friendly then high rocks and way cleaner…read morethen Meldrum, you get the occasional rift raft and some trash can build up, but most of us our respectful of nature and use the bags provided by the park. We always pack out more then we pack in. Wear swim shoes the rocks can be slippery and fishing season leaves a few hooks in the water other then that it's a cleaner place then most and not too rowdy.

Finally visited this hidden gem on 7/10/26 after living 15 minutes driving away in the past 5…read moreyears. It's very local, quiet, no crowds, and lesser known in Portland metro area. We came in less than an hour from closing and didn't have enough time to meander through. Definitely planning to come back and take my time with it. I love the fact it has a creek in it though the water is barely moving which means mosquitoes. It'd be a soothing sound strolling or sitting along the banks when the volume of water is higher. There are many colors of the poppy flower that I haven't seen before. Many benches and sitting areas throughout both covered and uncovered. Two parking lots belong to the garden. They offer various discounts for admission and Garden for All as well so no one is turning away which is great! You can become a member and enjoy free year-round admission, 10% off at the Gift Shop, and reciprocal admission to local and national gardens, starting at $50 annual. A few areas along walking paths/trails were overgrown so it was mysterious for us to find out names of flowers, plants, and trees.

Leach Botanical Garden is one of Portland's true hidden gems, tucked away in outer SE Portland…read morealong Johnson Creek. It feels like stepping into a quiet, wooded glade that happens to be full of incredible plant collections (and a few curious surprises). It has a peaceful, almost secret-garden quality that makes it feel worlds away from the rest of the city, even though it's just a short drive out. The paths are easy to navigate, it's a great spot for kids with the dedicated children's garden near the Claybourne entrance, and it's simply a lovely place to slow down for an hour or two. The Upper Garden's Aerial Tree Walk is a highlight, giving you a totally different vantage point up among the trees, and is fully accessible. From there, the trails wind down into the lower garden along the creek, past the historic Leach manor house and the stone cabin the Leaches built themselves. The terrazzo floor inside is a beautiful detail worth seeking out. The pollinator garden and the native plant collections are clearly tended with real care, and there's always something in bloom no matter the season. Given the funding challenges the garden has faced recently, I'd also encourage anyone visiting to consider a membership or donation -- it's a genuinely special place and well worth supporting. Highly recommend a visit.

Overcrowded May - August. Not enough parking…read more Check the water quality- it's often polluted Expensive $120 parking tickets $145 fine for dog off leash "Beach" is very small Construction during summer 2026 on river path Go visit spring, fall or winter Or go very early in the morning in the summer

What a fantastic park in the heart of Lake Oswego! There are so many amenities at this park I had…read moreto look them up on their website to remember. They have: - restroom facility -water access to the Willamette River - nice trail up on the bluff along the river - playground - 2 baseball fields - soccer field - pickleball courts - garden area - picnic tables & picnic shelters (lower shelter has 2 barbecues) We just went here to walk along the river and were pleasantly surprised with all the amenities and how very well maintained the park was. Check it out!

We wanted to get outdoors for a bit to have lunch and try our hand at kite flying. Despite what the…read moreweather said there wasn't quite enough wind to really get kites going but this was a nice park to visit. Lots of street parking in the neighborhood and there are tables and garbages around to use. They have cute little play areas that look like they're meant for some real physical activity. Plus they have the water with all the ducks. All I need is to see some wildlife and I'm happy so getting to see some juvenile ducks hanging out with mom was pretty cool. This is a nice park to enjoy, seemed calm.

Ended up here during one of the pedalpalooza rides earlier this Summer. I'd passed by many times on…read morethe 99E & was always curious. It's much larger than I expected & lots tucked away that you can't see from the road. There's tons of room to spread out & some nice little walking paths. I always appreciate a park with some type of water feature & Westmoreland park supplied that, complete with ducks!