The city of Portland in Oregon, United States has a mind-boggling variety of parks. Famously called as the City of Roses, Portland offers parks with distinctive features.
Some allow relaxing walks, picnic spots, kids’ play area, outdoor film screening and the like while some are suited for a hike or rides. Portland is also lauded for being eco-friendly.
The scenic park has a stunning spread of over 5100 acres with woodland and around 70-mile trails. Sitting atop Tualatin Mountains, it is the country’s largest urban park.
Forest Park
Ideal for strolls, hang outs, hikes with crisscrossing trails like Wildwood that packs deserted stone houses views and opportunities to catch birds and mammals in their habitat.
A must visit and connected to Forest Park, it offers a zoo, an arboretum, Children’s Museum, World Forestry Centre, a charmingly authentic Japanese Park, a memorial and an iconic rose garden among much more!
Washington Park
Named as the International Rose Test Garden, it has over 10,000 roses and over 600 varieties which got Portland nicknamed as the City of Roses! There is an amphitheater too.
Spread across a dormant volcano, this dense park offers playground, picnic spots, hiking and biking trails, playing courts and off-leash dog walks. Also availed frequently for concerts.
Mount Tabor City Park
Laze around in cozy greens and lush scenic views in this park that is tucked beneath the picturesque St. Johns Bridge. It is also popular for Jazz Festivals and lively events.
Cathedral Park
Built over wetlands, marsh and overlooking buildings, it covers a running stream, zigzagging pathways across it, greenery and recycled decorations.
Tanner Springs Park
Running along the bank of the Willamette River, the gorgeous park is a hit amongst joggers, dog-walkers, sunbathers, artists and those who wish to catch the fireworks in tranquility.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Amongst the National Register of Historic Places, the beloved park has a pond, a historic spot, playgrounds, playing courts, dog friendly grounds, picnic spots and lots of dreaminess!
Laurelhurst Park
In the heart of Portland it is a hiking wonder of Macleay Park with woodlands and trails. You can head up to the Forest Park as well using the 30-mile Wildwood Trail running through it.
Macleay Park
Portland’s first parks, opened for use in 1852, these are spread across as park blocks in the downtown. Culturally throbbing, you could walk about the prime city locations using them.
South Park Blocks
Strolling through them would help you explore Portland Art Museum, Portland State University, markets and the Portland State University among others.
Shot to fame for being the smallest park in the world, this Guinness Book of Records fame consists of just a small tree with a diameter of nearly 24 inches, all in the middle of a road!
Mill Ends Park
You would never run out of park options here as a tourist. Amongst others, some stunning notable mentions include Overlook Park, Pier Park, Council Crest Park and Lan Su Chinese Garden.