Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Portland

Kristin L. • September 9, 2015Wonderful hike close to the city

R T. • December 20, 2015Amazing natural resource close to town. Fun place to play.

Travel + Leisure • June 5, 2014You won’t find a more inspiring destination to begin a Portland adventure than Mount Tabor Park. Hike or bike to the summit for a stunning view of the city.

David M. • August 9, 2010Super family friendly place (playground) and cool place to go running. It's actually quite a big park.

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!

Ian O. • April 11, 2015Beautiful place to go to and ground and center <3

Enrique G. • June 24, 2017Extensive area with scattered trees. Scenic views, you often can watch ships passing by. Come with family, friends or alone. Beautiful!

Quonji • June 30, 2014Amazingly fragrant and well kept rare gem of a park.

Jocelyn N. • February 11, 2013Parking is tight, so carpool if you can. GREAT trail for jogging strollers as well as kids / family walks. www.jocelynelson.com

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

Patrik A. • November 26, 2009Visit during winter for terrific scenery

Enrique G. • July 11, 2017Beautiful garden with lots of ducks, gooses, squirrels and otters! Summer is beautiful here although I bet every season is breathless. $5.00 per adult, kids under 12, free!

Elizabeth • August 26, 2013Take a photo of the map at the trail entrance with your phone to guide you along your way! Trail names are well marked but remembering them all can be tricky.

katrina b. • November 19, 2012You could literally run all around here for days on all the different trails. Super fun tun today.

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.

M Lenoir B. • July 1, 2014Beautiful 1 hour RT hike. Well shaded and green, a perfect summer-heat escape.

Andrew C. • September 3, 2015Lots of grass. Tennis courts. Basketball. Children's area. Dog park.

Hob N. • July 27, 2016Large, neat walking area with a stunning view of Portland and Mt. Hood! Beautiful flowers too.

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.

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

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

Mark P. • April 12, 2015Awesome viewpoint to chill at!

Colleen S. • August 26, 2015Love the volleyball sand court and the space to spread out and relax nice community feel.

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

Connie C. • August 6, 2016Beautiful spot to stroll through by feet, bike, etc. rent a surrey and cruise around.

James V. • August 19, 2014They have everything (except grass). Play giant chess or board games, play in the fountain then grab a bite at Elephant's.

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.

Laura A. • September 19, 2012Awesome off leash dog area

Colleen L. • July 12, 2018This place everyone should go see!! We ate at the restaurant and it was great. We went on the tour. We saw great flowers and plants. It was clean and the restrooms were great.

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