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Looking for some peace and quiet? An idyllic spot to relax and unwind? You've made it to the right category. Here, we list some of the most beautiful and functional parks in the city. Many provide jogging and cycling trails, picnic sites, and large, open areas for throwing a Frisbee or walking your dog.
Category: Parks - Portland Attractions & Activities
Address: 239 NW Everett, Portland, OR 97209
Occupying an entire city block near Chinatown, this walled garden was designed by landscape architects from Suzhou, Portland's sister city. Conceived of as a microcosm of the natural world, the garden offers a series of composed vistas and symbolic positionings of rock, water and vegetation. Courtyards, pavilions, gateways, bridges and walkways...
Category: Parks - Portland Attractions & Activities
Address: SW Council Crest Dr, Portland, OR 97201
Council Crest Park in Portland boasts one of the best views in the city. Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Bachelor, Mount Rainier and many nearby landmarks are visible from this gorgeous Portland park near the Oregon Zoo. Although it's a little ways from the city, visitors agree that the breathtaking view is well worth the tip. With trails,...
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Category: Parks - Portland Attractions & Activities
Address: SE 28th Ave and Woodstock St, Portland, OR 97214
Of all Portland Parks, Crystal Springs is the only one completely maintained by volunteers. With more than 500 rhododendrons and azaleas, Crystal Springs is a beautiful example of civic teamwork. This pleasant Portland park marks the first Saturday in April each year as "the early show," and guests are invited to view fantastic flora for a small...
Category: Parks - Portland Attractions & Activities
Address: NW Skyline to St. Helens Rd, Portland, OR 97204
With more than five thousand acres of land that is perfect for hiking, biking and horseback riding, Forest Park near downtown Portland is a great place for outdoor entertainment. Forest Park features guided tours, and admission is completely free. This Portland park houses more than 100 bird species and 60 animal species, as well as rich flora....
Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Category: Parks - Portland Attractions & Activities
Address: SW Naito Pkwy, from Clay St to Glisan St, Portland, OR 97204
This downtown Portland park features a variety of fun activities for all ages. Visitors can view public art, enjoy hiking and biking trails or visit historic sites like the Founders Stone, Battleship Oregon Memorial or the Japanese American Historical Plaza. One of the top parks in Portland, Waterfront Park features Salmon Street Springs, where...
International Rose Test Gardens
Category: Parks - Portland Attractions & Activities
Address: 400 SW Kingston Ave, Washington Park, Portland, OR 97205
The International Rose Test Gardens is one of the most beautiful parks in Portland. Fountains, statues and public art pepper these colorful Portland rose gardens with culture and beauty visitors find hard to resist. With more than 6,000 rose bushes and free tours each week, this scenic garden is best viewed in the summertime when the flowers are...
Category: Parks - Portland Attractions & Activities
Address: 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205
The Japanese Garden is a lovely park in Portland for those who seek harmony with nature or simply enjoy aesthetic beauty. For a small entry fee, visitors enter an environment of peace, meditation and tranquility. This scenic Portland park features 5 separate gardens including tea, sand and stone gardens and an abundance of verdant foliage and...
Japanese-American Historical Plaza
Category: Parks - Portland Attractions & Activities
Address: NW Naito Pkwy & Davis, Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, by Burnside Bridge, Portland, OR 97204
Part of the Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, the Japanese-American Historical Plaza commemorates those who were deported to inland internment camps during World War II. Always a busy Oregon attraction, this historic Portland icon features artwork, a garden and sculptures, all depicting the stories of Japanese-Americans, immigrants,...
Category: Parks - Portland Attractions & Activities
Address: 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97236-5037
Leach Botanical Garden is not only a top Portland park but also a lesson in history. Begun in the 1930's by Lilla and John Leach, this Portland botanical garden features more than 1500 species of wildflowers, shrubs, ferns and other native plants. The Leach manor holds classes and seminars on various nature subjects and offers visitors a glimpse...
Category: Parks - Portland Attractions & Activities
Address: 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Head of SW Park Place, Portland, OR 97205
This park in Portland offers Oregon tourists a variety of outdoor entertainment. With a playground, picnic area, restrooms, tennis court, soccer field and hiking trails, Washington Park is an ideal place to spend a sunny day. The park is home to the Portland rose gardens, Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo, Hoyt Arboretum and Children's Museum. Cycling...
