This park is really accessible for younger parents. It's really large so you can go on walks and…read morethe playground is fantastic.

Wow, pretty incredible park!…read more They've got a ton of pavilions and picnic tables for gatherings, a really fun splash pad, a paved three-quarter pathway around the park exterior, various sports field including volleyball/tennis/basketball/horseshoe, THREE fenced dog parks for big dogs and small dogs and both, new play structures, and acres of wetlands with a boardwalk path. Only feedback to make it better: 1. Currently they're doing construction on the sports field, so there's large empty dirt patches between areas of the park. 2. The boardwalks over the wetlands could use a map. I got a little lost!

What A Hidden Gem!…read more We accidentally found this spectacular neighborhood park with gorgeous view of both sunset and full moon today. Pros: -2 miles walking distance from Mount Scott Elementary School. -Beautiful view of sunset and full moon. -Small and open space neighborhood park. Cons: -NO restrooms nor honey pots! -NO covered areas! -Limited free street parking about 20 cars on the side parallel to the park perimeter, and free street parking in residential homes. -Very Limited Walking Path: only one and it's not even covered the whole perimeter of the park. -Only two benches for sitting next to the playground structure. Tips: -Plan your visit for as long as your bladder can hold it. -Bring your own blankets or chairs. -Be patience with parking during peaks hours and nice clear sky days during sunset and full moon.

This small park has great views. You can spot downtown Portland to the west, and Mt St Helens to…read morethe north. A short .15 miles paved/mulched loop circles the grassy lawn. Great for a quick dog walk or a long picnic. There is a small playground. No restrooms. Small trash can. Note: GPS directs to the wrong location. Don't take the first left into the apartment complex. Instead, take the second left and find free street parking above the park.

Hidden gem! Short and steep hike to beautiful falls. Bench at top of falls to sit and enjoy the…read morescenery and falls. All ends of paved walking paths lead to neighborhood. There were some dirt path trails, but some were a little too gnarly for all in our group, so we didn't explore those too much. No parking or bathrooms. They do have a trash can and dog waste bags available at trail head.

Nice hidden neighborhood walk to the falls. A short walk and you will hear the water. You crossed…read morea nice wooden bridge to the falls. There is a wooden bench to sit and relax. The walk is short and nice. Coming back is a little steep. Lots of good greenery and very well maintained.

Love this park! Great playgrounds and really well maintained grassy areas for playing sports.read more

Small neighborhood park perfect for a Saturday morning soccer, lacrosse or football game. The park…read moreis dominated by a large grass, mixed use field. A small sideline for parents divides the field from a modest play structure and a basketball hoop. Basically just what you want to see when you have a younger child in tow who needs to be entertained while the older sibling takes the field. The park is nestled in a neighborhood, so a great resource for locals. A small covered shelter, which is important on a hot day, because there are almost no other shady spots in this park. Well designed space, just not a lot special features or character.

great location on a nice afternoon. The kids really enjoy this location and it provides a large…read morerange of mobility with climbing and running around. the library is right next door so it provides a nice place to read then play.

Lovely botanical garden that's very kid friendly. Got to check out the gift shop, stone hut and old…read morekitchen, and walk across the tree bridge and water bridge crossing. They had some kid specific activities such as pinecone collecting and a scavenger hunt which was nice to keep the kid in our group engaged. It was easy for us to find parking in their lot and admission for adults was $8, 4 and under was free.

The Leach Botanical Garden is a beautiful hidden gem in Portland area. It was very nice to know the…read morehistory of the couple who bought the 4.17 acres property for $10 in 1936. Michael was our tour guide and shared more information. It was very peaceful and nice to hear the water running in the creek. Leach Botanical Garden was donated to the city of Portland in 1980. The Garden has been hit by a slashing of funding from the city of Portland, as well as the same inflation that has hit everyone else. They're cutting their staff and services to a bare-bones minimum in an attempt to just survive. Please help if you can by visiting or becoming monthly donor.

This nature park is somehow both beautifully maintained and not adequately maintained at the same…read moretime. Important to note that it is a 'nature park' and not a 'city park' which means fewer amenities (no playgrounds and only one restroom in the main parking lot at the Mather Road entrance) and most importantly, no pets or bikes. There are rules for a reason. There are multiple trails that connect to various neighborhoods and loop up to a Summit Trail, however we didn't get any views from the summit. I've started a hike from the Mather Road entrance and it is all up hill for the first stretch. Our most recent experience was better when we parked part way up the hill and started our hike off of SE Talbert Street to connect to the Park Loop Trail. Unfortunately, the posted signs about poison oak were accurate and the trails were covered in poison oak. And while the trails were easy to navigate, the plants are overgrown and crossing the path, so it is hard to avoid contact. I recommend a change of clothes and/or wet wipes to avoid getting poison oak from your stroll. The area is a nice option on hot or rainy days due to the canopy of trees, but not recommended for young children or those with mobility issues. It is a beautiful short hike and you feel away from it all, even though you are close to the city. The restroom was clean and there is shelter that can be rented for events.

Gorgeous neighborhood park!…read more Beautiful hiking trail with a nice large free parking lot!!! The trails are well marked and I got cell phone service while I was on the trail. There are many trails to choose from. I choose to do the park loop, west ridge, and summit and it was a nice little loop that took about an hour or so. It had snowed the morning of, so the trails were muddy so I would definitely recommend hiking boots. I would definitely come back!

We came here for a wedding in the rose garden and it was beautiful. Well taken care of grounds,…read morelandscaping, and buildings. Ample parking. Felt like a hidden gem. We would definitely come back again.

Really nice park set up. The equipment can be used by a wide age range of ages. Everything looked…read morein good condition with no safety issues. There is a good number of picnic tables and space to play. I was surprised that the few times I been here there have not been many other kids.

This is a really cute little park. Apparently this site used to be a swim school and day camp. Now…read moreit is a 3 acre park with playground, basketball court, picnic tables, trash can, and a short walking path. There isn't much to it, so it's probably not worth traveling to, but it's a great amenity for the neighbors. Street parking. No restrooms.

Lovely little place to sit at the end of a neighborhood in Sellwood and enjoy nature was a lovely…read moresurprise There is a playground area, a few park benches and a foot bridge to cross over the waterway.

Fun little hidden park. Ample parking and a bathroom! Lots of places to sit and eat. The river is a…read morehuge plus. A nice relaxing park.