(503) 823-2223
West Hills
(From NW Skyline to NW St Helens Road)
Portland,
OR
97210
45.5355
-122.7125
Neighborhoods: Northwest District, Neighbors West - Northwest
What People Are Saying About Forest Park
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This is the country's largest forested municipal park within city limits. Nearly 5,000 acres provide city dwellers access to forests that house more than 50 species of mammals and 100 varieties of birds. All this and trails that intertwine for more than 50 miles. The park provides ample freedom for hikers, runners and those who simply want to enjoy nature.
05/20/02
Biggest in-city park
by DanFazio_Citysearch
Portland is lucky to have Forest Park. You'll find miles of trails for hiking and jogging and several serene gardens here. The best part is that it feels you've completely escaped the city, even though it's only a few miles from the center of downtown.
05/20/02
Amazing park in the city
by jennifertom_citysearch
We are so lucky to have Forest Park so close to the city. The trail head on Thurman can get really congested with cars, peoples and dogs, but once you get going, it's pretty peaceful. The farther you go, the fewer people you run into. You can walk (or ride) for miles and miles. It's a good thing there are mile markers, because it's easy to lose track of time and distance.
- Pros: close to city
- Cons: crowded, street parking
The Details on Forest Park
When to Go:
Weekends at the Thurman Street entrance can be congested, but with so many miles of trails, it quickly thins out.
The Extras:
Numerous fire lanes and Leif Erickson Drive (the park's main thoroughfare) are open to mountain bikes.
Parking:
The park lies along the northeast slope of the Tuality Mountains; access and parking can be found on Northwest Thurman Street, Northwest Cornell Road, Northwest Saltzman and Northwest 53rd Avenue.
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