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Places to go
Places and activities › Places to go
Find a park, nature trail, picnic spot, bike route, hiking trail, boating facility or other regional attraction near you. Check out the hours, get directions and discover cool stuff to do.
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Oxbow Regional Park
Located within the wild and scenic Sandy River Gorge, Metro’s Oxbow Regional Park offers rare access to many of the region’s natural wonders while providing a variety of unique recreational opportunities...More
Blue Lake Regional Park
A 64-acre natural lake fed by underground springs, Blue Lake provides opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming, and makes a beautiful backdrop for hundreds of family picnics and community events...More
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
At nearly 2,000 acres, Metro’s Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is the largest protected wetlands within an American city...More
Mount Talbert Nature Park
The largest undeveloped butte in Northern Clackamas County, Mount Talbert rises as a forested green sentinel overlooking the web of development that surrounds it...More
Howell Territorial Park
Located on Sauvie Island, Howell Territorial Park is a great place for picnickers, bird watchers and history buffs...More
Beggars-tick Wildlife Refuge
Named after a species of native sunflower, Beggars-tick Wildlife Refuge is a unique urban park. This 20-acre wetland requires at least two visits to fully appreciate – once in winter and again in summer...More
Glendoveer Golf Course and Fitness Trail
Glendoveer's two 18-hole courses offer challenging play for every level. There are also tennis courts, a driving range and a restaurant...More
Boating facilities
Find the perfect place to launch your boat, whether you're looking for a place to enjoy the quiet of wetland habitats, easy access from downtown Portland or a place to enjoy a picnic before your excursion...More
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Oregon Zoo
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Planning and stewardship
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