Willamette Park And Natural Area

Spring Chorus

The natural area is an amazing Willamette river floodplain forest, take the time to stop, look and listen, birdlife is abundant, habitat and nesting sites for eagles, ospreys, herons, songbirds, water...

Walking with a friend

Because walking was part of my therapy, a friend kindly joined me for about a two mile hike. The weather was great, and trees provided coverage that muted late summer heat. The road into the park is...

not impressive

Nature trails by the river but you can't really see it. No facilities except porta-potties. Easy hiking on flat, wide trails. Good for dog walking.

Local regular user

This is a great, safe place for a walk, bike ride, run, hanging out, whatever. I ride my bike here 3-4 times per week. It is the type of place where people make eye contact and say "hello". If you ...

Run!

Great place to go running on some paved and gravel/dirt paths. Scenery changes from next to the river, through the woods, through soccer fields and grassy fields. Benches along the way. Bathrooms. Ple...