New seasonal hours
Gleason boat ramp is open daily from 4:30 a.m. to sunset.
Free Metro Parking Days 2025
Enjoy free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, Chinook Landing Marine Park and M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp on Jan. 1, 16 and 20; Feb. 17 and 20; March 20; April 17; May 15; June 19; July 17; Aug. 21; Sept. 18; Oct. 13 and 16; Nov. 11, 20 and 28; and Dec. 18.
The park offers picnic and viewing areas, wetland and wildlife habitat, disabled-accessible docks, restrooms and a seasonal river patrol station.
Know when you go
- Open from 4:30 a.m. to sunset.
- Overnight parking is permitted for up to four days in a 30-day period. Visitors are not allowed to car camp or remain in their parked vehicles overnight.
- A pump station is available in the spring and summer, usually between April and October.
- Pets allowed on-leash.
- Smoking and vaping are not allowed.
- Parking fee is $5 per car, $7 per bus (free with annual parking pass). Credit or debit only.
- Geocaching is allowed with guidelines.
- During inclement weather, please check oregonmetro.gov/alerts for information about any closures.
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