Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Portland

Eric G. • July 19, 2019Excellent trail running. A top notch city park!

Ben D. • September 23, 2016Incredible urban park with grass on the east side and wild forest and trails on the west

Rudolph v. • April 8, 2014Best green space for running in the city.

Brit • May 18, 2015Beautiful and fun park. Great for reading, picnics, or just passing through.

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

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!

Buket D. • May 16, 2016Very nice park to relax with a perfect view of the bridge.

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

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

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

Melissa K. • September 15, 2013Beautiful relaxing place. Even my toddler loved it.

K.C. M. • September 8, 2017Beautiful, peaceful, expansive - this was an awesome afternoon spent, for sure.

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.

Channa S. • October 27, 2013I love hiking and jogging on the trails, breathtaking views and the nature. It's so peaceful

Rick H. • March 4, 2014Great place for hikes!

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.

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

jann j. • September 23, 2016This has been built into a really nice place! My ex and I used to come here.

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

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.

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

Dana D. • April 4, 2023Beautiful park right on the Willamette River. In the spring, the cherry blossoms are amazing!

Lauren P. • April 12, 2015This is a beautiful hidden gem. So glad I stumbled upon it.

Dan C. • July 20, 2010Best sledding in North Portland for families when it snows. Go to the North East section of park by the bills. It's a tradition.

Michelle W. • March 15, 2012Good place to go snow bike sledding!

James B. • April 17, 2013Peaceful walk

Breanna L. • August 20, 2011Tennis courts in the back, next to a brand spanking new soccer field. Courts can get crowded after five, so go before then!

Brittney L. • February 19, 2012You can see all of Portland!

Alex B. • February 24, 2014The Grimm pilot opens with a contemporary Little Red Riding Hood running along a path in Berkeley Park.