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SPORTS & RECREATION \/ PARKS & NATURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Metro Portland and the surrounding communities are home to about 200 parks that provide more than 20,000 acres of recreational land for every imaginable sport and activity. The world\u2019s largest forested city park covers a sprawling 5,000 acres and includes 30 miles of hiking trails in the very heart of Portland, while the unique 24-inch Mill Ends Park is strictly \u201cone person at a time.\u201d Throughout Oregon\u2019s northern territory and southern Washington State, new residents will find breathtakingly scenery at every turn.<\/p>\n

Regional\/Urban Park Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oregon State Parks and<\/strong>
\nRecreation Department<\/strong>
\nSalem, OR 503-986-0719
\nToll Free 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd<\/a><\/p>\n

Corvallis City Parks<\/strong>
\nCorvallis, OR 97330
\n541-766-6918
\nwww.ci.corvallis.or.us<\/a><\/p>\n

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Oregon Urban Parks & Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Avery Park Rose Garden<\/strong>
\nAvery Park
\nCorvallis 541-766-6918
\nwww.ci.corvallis.or.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Greengable Gardens<\/strong>
\n24689 Grange Hall Rd.
\nPhilomath541-929-4444
\nwww.greengable.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Thyme Garden<\/strong>
\n20546 Alsea Hwy.
\nAlsea 541-487-8671
\nwww.thymegarden.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Oregon State Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oregon State Parks<\/strong>
\nInformation 503-986-0707
\nToll Free 800-551-6949
\nReservations 800-452-5687
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a><\/p>\n

Ainsworth State Park<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nWaterfalls, hiking trails, and campsites in Columbia River Gorge. Location: Historic Columbia River Highway 17 miles East of Troutdale at Exit 35 off Interstate 84<\/p>\n

Benson State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nWonderful picnic areas, a disc golf course, a group shelter, and a sparkling lake stocked with rainbow trout. Location: Interstate 84, 30 miles east of Portland<\/p>\n

Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nNatural wonders along Eagle Creek include a non-motorboat lake. Location: Highway 224 at Eagle Creek 60 miles north of Estacada; than left on Dowty Road<\/p>\n

Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nPicnic areas, open space, timber stands, and a trail to the falls with interpretative\/nature. Location: Interstate 84, Exit 28 on Historic Columbia River Scenic Highway<\/p>\n

Champoeg State Heritage Area<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nHistorical attractions, forested land, fields, wetlands, and many recreational opportunities
\non the site where Oregon\u2019s first provisional government was formed. Location: US 99W, 7 miles east of Newberg.<\/p>\n

Dabney State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nSwimming and picnicking; trails meander through tall bamboo, horsetail, cottonwoods and alders. Location: East of Troutdale on Historic Columbia River Highway<\/p>\n

George W. Joseph State Natural Area<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nThe trail to Latourell Falls from Guy W. Talbot parking lot leads to enchanted forest of George W. Joseph State Natural Area. Shepperd\u2019s Dell offers glimpse of roaring waterfall into Youngs Creek and out to Columbia River. Location: East of Troutdale about 12 miles along the Historic Columbia River Highway.<\/p>\n

Guy W. Talbot State Park<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nGuy Webster Talbot and his family used this property as a summer estate until 1929. Now it is a beautiful picnic park complete with a shelter and gently sloping hill dotted with trees. This secluded park is often uncrowded even on the best days. Location: Historic Columbia River Highway just 12 miles east of Troutdale.<\/p>\n

Lewis & Clark State Recreation Site<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nWestern gateway of Columbia River gorge near mouth of Sandy River; grassy open area, swimming area and boat launch, trails to Broughton\u2019s Bluff. Location: Off I-84, 16 miles east of Portland.<\/p>\n

Mary S. Young State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nInformation 503-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nQuiet, forested area ideal for bird watching or hiking on shaded trails. Location: State Highway 43, 9 miles south of Portland<\/p>\n

Milo McIver State Park<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nScenic Clackamas River forms the backdrop for nature study, water sports, picnic areas, hikes, horseback riding trails, and disc golf. Location: Springwater Road, 4 miles west of Estacada.<\/p>\n

Molalla River State Park<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nScenic drives, hiking, picnicking, fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, and ferry rides. Location: Canby Ferry Road.<\/p>\n

Rooster Rock State Park<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nMountain backdrops provide views for sandy riverfront beaches, picnic areas, hiking trails, and winter sports. Location: I-84, 22 miles east of Portland at exit 25.<\/p>\n

Shepperd\u2019s Dell State Natural Area<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nOffers glimpse of waterfall cascading down steep cliffs into Youngs Creek. Location: Historic Columbia River Highway, 12 miles east of Troutdale.<\/p>\n

Tyron Creek State Natural Area<\/strong>
\nInformation 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nOregon\u2019s only state park in a metropolitan area features nature trails through verdant ravine, guided nature walks, activities, and steelhead trout fishing. Location: Interstate 5, Exit 297<\/p>\n

Panoramic Trails<\/strong><\/p>\n

Banks-Vernonia State Trail<\/strong>
\nInformation 503-986-0707
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nProviding trailheads in Vernonia, Tophill, Manning, Buxton, this abandoned 21-mile railroad offers a quiet recreational path for multi-purpose use.<\/p>\n

Historic Columbia River <\/strong>
\nHighway State Trail
\nInformation 503-986-0707
\nToll free 800-551-6949
\nwww.oregon.gov\/oprd\/parks<\/a>
\nThe very same US Highway 30 that once crept around curves high along the cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge is now frequented by hikers and cyclists.<\/p>\n

Lewis River Trail<\/strong>
\nGifford Pinchot National Forest
\nWashington State 360-891-5000
\nwww.fs.fed.us\/gpnf<\/a>
\nThree major waterfalls are visible along the 13.5-mile trail.<\/p>\n

40-Mile Loop Trail System<\/strong>
\nPortland, OR 503-823-PLAY
\nwww.portlandonline.com\/parks<\/a>
\nNamed for its original plan of a 40-mile trail, the 40-Mile Loop will be closer to 140 miles upon completion, connecting over 30 parks in the metro Portland area. Hiking, walking, jogging, biking, and canoeing are just a few of the possible activities. Access a general loop map online as well as links to the major trails along the system.<\/p>\n

Forest Park Wildwood Trail<\/strong>
\nPortland, OR 503-823-PLAY
\nwww.portlandonline.com\/parks<\/a>
\nThe longest completed portion of the 40-mile loop provides 23 miles of forested trails that link the Washington Park Zoo complex, Hoyt Arboretum, Pittock Mansion, and Audubon House through to Springville Road above St. Johns Bridge. The trail meanders through a lush Douglas fir forest.<\/p>\n

Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge<\/strong>
\nand Marine Park<\/strong>
\n1200 NW Naito Parkway
\nCascade Locks, OR 503-224-3900
\nToll Free 800-224-3901
\nwww.sternwheeler.com<\/a>
\nGuests can enjoy 360-degree scenery along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers from the deck of this sternwheeler replica. The river history lesson is enhanced by glimpses of Native American tribes fishing from the platforms they have used for centuries.<\/p>\n

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National Forests <\/strong>
\n& Wilderness Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia River Gorge National<\/strong>
\nScenic Area
\nHeadquarter Offices
\nHood River, OR 541-308-1700
\nwww.fs.fed.us\/r6\/columbia<\/a><\/p>\n

Mount Hood National Forest<\/strong>
\nHeadquarters Office
\nSandy, OR 503-668-1700
\nwww.fs.fed.us\/r6\/mthood<\/a><\/p>\n

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument<\/strong>
\nHeadquarter Offices
\nAmboy, WA 360-449-7800
\nClimbing Information
\n360-449-7861
\nwww.fs.fed.us\/gpnf\/mshnvm<\/a><\/p>\n

Gifford Pinchot National Forest<\/strong>
\nHeadquarter Offices
\nVancouver, WA 360-891-5000
\nwww.fs.fed.us\/gpnf<\/a><\/p>\n

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong>
\n301 North 3rd Avenue
\nRidgefield, WA 360-887-4106
\nwww.ohwy.com\/wa\/r\/ridgenwr.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Siuslaw National Forest<\/strong>
\nSupervisor\u2019s Office
\nCorvallis, OR 541-750-7000
\nwww.fs.fed.us\/r6\/siuslaw<\/a><\/p>\n

Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong>
\nOff Highway 99W on Ellsner Road
\nSherwood, OR 503-625-4377
\nhttp:\/\/refuges.fws.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Umatilla National Wildlife Preserve<\/strong>
\nMid-Columbia River Refuges
\nHeadquarters Office
\nPasco, WA 509-545-8588
\nwww.fs.fed.us\/r6\/uma<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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