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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.

Cooper Mountain Nature Park is open!

Explore the trails and visitor facilities and enjoy the views and rare habitats at the new Cooper Mountain Nature Park near Beaverton. Learn more

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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

ladybugSmith 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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Metro parks
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The Intertwine is the new name for the region's ever-growing network of integrated parks, trails and natural areas. See a regional map of The Intertwine's best-loved outdoor recreation and education including hiking, biking, paddling, birding, picnicking and other adventures.

Natural gardening

See natural gardening techniques at work in Metro's chemical-free demonstration garden. The garden features great seasonal floral displays, chemical free lawns, native plants, edible landscaping and fun kids gardening areas.

Planning and stewardship

Find out how Metro acquires natural areas, protects and restores fish and wildlife habitat and plans the regionwide parks and trail systems.

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