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Graham Oaks Nature Park
Planning and conservation › Natural areas, parks and trails › Planning future parks › Graham Oaks Nature Park
Find out how plans are coming along for the future nature park in Wilsonville.
Learn more
Review the site plan and design details to see what is envisioned for the nature park. Review
Visit the City of Wilsonville to find out more about land use and design reviews and approvals. Visit
Graham Oaks Nature Park is scheduled to open in September 2010. Visitors can look forward to miles of trails, wetlands rich with wildlife viewing opportunities, hands-on nature activities for the kids and an oak woodland habitat re-created – literally – from the ground up.
Design development under way
Metro and the City of Wilsonville have been working with landscape architects, engineers and interpretive specialists to develop detailed designs for the park. Several trailheads, one with parking, restrooms and a covered shelter, will be developed along with other local neighborhood access points. A trail system will take visitors through a variety of natural habitats including wetlands, conifer forests and the Oregon white oak woodlands that have recently been re-created at the site. The trail system will also connect to the proposed multi-use regional Tonquin Trail, envisioned to one day connect Graham Oaks Nature Park to Wilsonville neighborhoods and, eventually, the cities of Tualatin and Sherwood.
Graham Oaks Nature Park master plan
The master plan and natural resources management plan developed by the City of Wilsonville, Metro and the West Linn-Wilsonville school district in 2004 is the framework that guides site development and land management at the future Graham Oaks Nature Park (once known as the Wilsonville Tract). The overall intent of the master plan is to protect existing natural resources and enhance or recover ecological systems while balancing enjoyment and access by the public. The master plan is intended as a reference for public agencies and the community when making both short and long-term decisions for the implementation of improvements, enhancement and restoration of this 250-acre preserved natural area. Graham Oaks Nature Park was purchased by Metro with voter approved natural area funds.
A PDF of the master plan and natural resources management plan is available below. If you need a printed copy of the plan, contact Patricia Sullivan at patricia.sullivan@oregonmetro.gov or 503-797-1870.
Get involved
The Metro Council and partners at the City of Wilsonville are committed to involving neighbors and keeping the public informed about the progress of planning for the development of the Graham Oaks Nature Park. Get on the mailing list
Timeline (tentative)
Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
Design development and land use review
Summer 2009 - Fall 2009
Construction plans finalized and park development begins
Summer 2010
Construction completed and park opens to public
Need assistance?
Natural Areas Program
503-797-1545
naturalareas@oregonmetro.gov
Files and related materials
Related Documents
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Files that are downloadable from this page
- Graham Oaks site plan 1.5M Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published January 29, 2009
- Interpretive signs map - PDF 5.2M Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published January 29, 2009
- Interpretive themes photos - PDF 234K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published January 29, 2009
- Graham Oaks natural area master plan 5.1M Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published March 1, 2004
Related Links
Acquiring natural areas
Find out more about the 27 target areas where Metro is acquiring natural areas and trails to safeguard water quality, protect fish and wildlife habitat, and ensure access to nature for future generations.
Restoring oak woodland at Graham Oaks natural area
Learn about Metro's effort to restore oak woodland habitat at the Graham Oaks natural area near Wilsonville. View a video about the project.
Tonquin Geologic Area
Oaks and kolks are two of the unique features found in this valuable wildlife corridor stretching between the Willamette River in Wilsonville and the Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge in Sherwood.
The Intertwine
The Metro Council is teaming up with governments, businesses, nonprofits and other nature lovers to create the world’s best network of parks, trails and natural areas.
Related Internet links
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City of Wilsonville's website
(http://ci.wilsonville.or.us/)