Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Portland

Kevin H. • January 1, 2011Must visit Japanese Gardens, then go explore the rest of the trails. Super easy trip from downtown with Trimet.

Deb B. • May 10, 2010So beautiful, always. Check out the quieter Nature Trails too

Prathan T. • April 25, 2018Amazing scenic place. Pack a mat or a hammock, some snacks, and your favorite book.

Darkest Hour A. • July 31, 2020Love this park so much. A perfect location for relaxing and taking in all the greenery, beautiful trees and loads of flowers. Summertime this park is very busy. Highly recommend.

Josh F. • November 13, 2014Incredible walk through some amazingly tall, and beautiful trees.

MLO • March 3, 2014Join the @stumprunners for a run on Saturdays at 9am to see Forrest Park through a whole new pace.

Meike B. • June 23, 2015One of my favorite park in town! On a good day you can see up to 4 Mountains. It's a neat park and they also have a dog park. Make sure to take the time to do the 4T trail!

Valentino H. • April 28, 2014Impressive architecture under the bridge span - outside of that, a nice place for a walk or picnic.

David M. • March 29, 2015An amazingly beautiful treasure of a park/rose garden/and fountain area. Cloudy or sunny nice place to take family for a stroll to admire this gem.

Joseph C. • August 10, 2014Awesome park! Central Park of the Pacific NorthWest except, they don't have these trees!!!

Erin M. • September 17, 2014Beautiful gardens. If you have a chance, attend the full moon watching party.

Village M. • June 26, 2010Our Favorite scenic park within the city of Portland.

Sara J. • June 29, 2017Can park at Marquam and hike all of the way up to Council Crest for a great view of the city and Mt Hood.

Frank D. • February 7, 2013Daylight lasting longer, beautiful walk at dusk

Hiro S. • February 6, 2019Beautiful with the snow.. fantastic hike.

Stuart C. • July 10, 2015One of my favorite spots for the summer Movies in the Park. Great for people watching, never too crowded and plenty of shaded areas. There's a dog field at the peak of the hill and basketball courts.

James • November 2, 2011My favorite place here is the big open area that you can go and sit at. It's surrounded by roses and it's so relaxing

Zoey M. • February 24, 2015The park is great for baseball, soccer, playground for Kids who are disabled. Great tennis court plus a designated area for the dog park that is off leash and you should see nice ppl pesticide free!!

Mary D. • August 2, 2017Awesome local neighborhood park! Best spot to bring a blanket and read a book. Great basketball courts, playgrounds and even outdoor movies showing in the summer.

Maury B. • August 7, 2011Park has it all. Baseball. Off-leash dog run. Skateboard park. Beach volleyball. Swim center. Trails. Love it

Colin N. • August 19, 2017The jungles of the PNW!

Paul L. • July 5, 2013Great views of the fireworks on July 4th. Awesome trails also.

Becky • August 27, 2015At night you can see all the city lights and the planes landing.

Bommy • January 12, 2015Wildwood trail leads you through an urban forest. This is the highlight of my portland trip.

Torita I. • May 18, 2015Hidden beaches up and down the river sides and islands.

spencerjay • September 8, 2012the best swings in Portland.

Andrew C. • February 20, 2016One of our more European style plazas. Modern space for people watching and events.

Erin • April 9, 2017One of my favorite spots to catch the cherry blossoms every spring or just enjoy the sunshine.

James A. • July 12, 2016Worth checking out, and definitely stop and get some tea and delicious snacks!

Tricia S. • September 6, 2012By the waterfront at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, near the World Trade Center.