Tryon Creek State Natural Area
A beautiful oasis of greenery within the city. Located between Portland and Lake Oswego, this park includes a 650-acre-plus natural day-use area with 8 miles of hiking trails, 3.5 miles of horse trail and a 3-mile paved bicycle trail.
Hansen Ridge Park
A small and beautiful playground connected with trails, a creek, and a wetland. Play and nature exploring combined in the same park!
List of visited Parks and Natural areas
After moving to Portland, we created a list of Parks and Natural areas we wanted to explore with my kids to know more about our new home. I'm sharing it here!
Hoyt Arboretum Portland
12 miles of hiking trails just minutes from downtown Portland! My favorite place in the city for finding inner peace and serenity. I visit this place alone or with my kids at least monthly. It's my go-to location when I…
Spring Garden Park
Fabulous park. A true gem with a splash pad and an original playground! Spring Garden Park is an amazing place for kids of all ages!
Pioneer City Park
Pioneer City Park. Beautiful park at Sherwood, with an original playground and 2 acres of forest land.
Moulton Falls Regional Park
The hike on this 387-acre park is short and beautiful! It's located at the confluence of the East Fork of the Lewis River and Big Tree Creek, on Yacolt, WA. You can find there a gorgeous arch bridge and two…
