Blue Lake Regional Park

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Blue Lake Regional Park is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Disc golf is open 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. The Blue Lake Office is closed to the public and limited flushing restroom facilities are available. Portable restrooms are available for use throughout the park. The swimming area, paddleboats and sprayground are closed. The central playground remains closed for maintenance. All covered reservation sites, including large picnic areas and canopy sites, are available on a first come first served basis until Sept. 2. Picnic reservations open on Aug. 4 for events happening Sept. 3 and later. No alcohol, amusement items such as bounce houses or dunk tanks, or catering will be permitted prior to Sept. 3.

More safety information

Learn more about upcoming health, safety improvements at Blue Lake

See and do

Fish from the lake shoreline. Be sure to follow all Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations; children younger than 12 don’t need a license.

Learn to play disc golf – or polish your skills – on Blue Lake’s world-class, gold-level, 18-hole course.

Reflect on the Chinook village that once occupied the shores of the Columbia River at the Nichaqwli sculptures, on the west end of the lake.

Relax on the shoreline.

Walk, bike or romp at the playgrounds.

Play basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer or horseshoes.

Have a picnic along the lake or make a reservation for a group of 25 or more. For picnic reservations, call 503-665-4995 or email [email protected].

The Lake House is closed until further notice.

Free Metro Parking Days 2021

Enjoy free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on Jan. 1, 18, 21; Feb. 15 and 18; March 18; April 15; May 20; June 19; July 15; Aug. 19; Sept. 16; Oct. 21; Nov. 11, 18 and 26; and Dec. 16.

Know when you go

Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Parking fee is $5 per car, $7 per bus (free with annual parking pass).

Closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year's.

Much of the park is wheelchair accessible, including the parking areas, restrooms, fishing dock, picnic areas, water spray ground, playgrounds, park paths, office, wetlands observation deck and trail loop.

From October through April, private boats with horsepower less than 3.0 and shorter than 14 feet (17 feet for canoes and kayaks) are allowed at Blue Lake. They are not allowed May through September. Paddleboats, inflatable floatation devices and other recreational devices are not allowed in the lake at any time.

Dogs and other pets are not allowed, because they can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife.

Hunting is not allowed.

Drones, model planes, model boats and other remote-controlled vehicles are not allowed.

Geocaching is allowed with guidelines.

During inclement weather, please check oregonmetro.gov/parks for information about any closures.

Natural discovery garden

Smell the flowers, touch the leaves, and feel inspired by this peaceful, playful demonstration garden at Blue Lake Regional Park. Gather ideas to make your yard pesticide-free and a fun safe place for kids, pets, pollinators and songbirds. Learn how natural gardening can protect lakes, streams and the animals that live there, too. All ages can explore the “pizza garden,” sniff plants and flowers, find the softest leaves and see what wildlife have to say about natural gardening. The discovery garden is open year-round during regular park hours, and entry is included with park admission. Look in the calendar below to find family friendly guided activities. Guided activities in the garden are free and wheelchair accessible.

Find activity sheets for family fun in the garden

Learn more about natural gardening

Blue Lake Regional Park improvements