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Picnics and special use

Enjoy a family picnic or celebrate a special occasion at a Metro park. Find out what's needed to use a Metro park, natural area or cemetery for an activity, project or event.

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  • 去Blue Lake野餐
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    去Blue Lake野餐

    將下一次的公司和家庭野餐安排到喧囂、美麗的Blue Lake Regional Park。

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  • 在Oxbow野餐
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    在Oxbow野餐

    Sandy河沿岸的Oxbow Regional Park綠樹成蔭，是您下次野餐或特殊活動的理想舉辦地點。

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  • Picnics at Howell Territorial Park
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    Picnics at Howell Territorial Park

    Reserve the picnic area at Howell Territorial Park on Sauvie Island.

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  • Picnics at Scouters Mountain
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    Picnics at Scouters Mountain

    Reserve the picnic shelter at Scouters Mountain Nature Park in Happy Valley.

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  • Picnics at Graham Oaks Nature Park
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    Picnics at Graham Oaks Nature Park

    Reserve the picnic shelter at Graham Oaks Nature Park.

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    Special use permits

    Get up to speed on hosting special events or projects at Metro’s regional parks, natural areas and cemeteries.

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  • Caterers and amusement providers
    Bounce house at Blue Lake

    Caterers and amusement providers

    Do you want food from your favorite restaurant or a bounce house at your Oxbow or Blue Lake picnic? Caterers and amusement providers are welcome with the required permit.

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