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Mt. Tabor Park

Located near downtown Portland, Mt Tabor Park is a great place to take a hike and enjoy the views. It’s a large forested park that

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Laurelhurst Park

Laurelhurst Park is a city park in Portland, Oregon. It was acquired from the estate of former Portland mayor William S. Ladd in 1909. It

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Washington Park

Located in Portland, Oregon, Washington Park is a public urban park. Its features include an arboretum, zoo, forestry museum, Japanese garden, playgrounds, and miles of

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House Cleaning Basics

Whether you are an experienced house cleaner or you have just moved into a new place, there are some basic house cleaning tasks that you

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Lair Hill Park

Lair Hill Park in Portland, Oregon Located in southwest Portland, Oregon, Lair Hill Park is a 3.26-acre public park. The park was acquired in 1927,

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West Slope Park

West Slope Park in Beaverton, Oregon Whether you are looking for an easy day trip or a weekend getaway, there are several things to consider

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Lower Macleay Park

Hiking in Lower Macleay Park, Oregon Whether you’re a hiker, runner or a casual walker, you’ll love the hiking trails and sights in Lower Macleay

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Powell Butte Nature Park

Powell Butte Nature Park Powell Butte Nature Park is an amazing place to hike, bike, run and enjoy the outdoors. This 611-acre extinct volcanic cinder

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Peninsula Park

Located on the east side of Portland, the Peninsula Park is a large recreational area that offers visitors and residents an array of amenities. These

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Blue Lake Regional Park

Blue Lake Regional Park Whether you’re looking for a summertime swim, trout fishing, or an afternoon of frolic with your kids in the water-themed playground

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Portland Japanese Garden

Located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, this garden features a beautiful, 5.5-acre Japanese-inspired landscape with a variety of unique garden styles and features. This

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Summerlake City Park

Summerlake City Park Located in a suburban subdivision, Summerlake City Park features a lake, a rhododendron garden, and trails. Follow the paved path around the

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Overlook Park

Overlook Park Located in North Portland, Overlook Park is a neighborhood oasis. On a nice day, the park will be populated by people hanging out

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Mary S. Young Park

Mary S. Young Park Mary S Young Park is a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its serene forest trails and

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Irving Park

Irving Park Irving Park has a lot to offer families. It has large picnic areas, hills for jogging or biking, baseball fields, basketball courts, and

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Oregon Zoo in Portland

Located in Washington Park, Portland, Oregon, the Oregon Zoo is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi River. Founded in 1888, it is now part

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Cook Park

Cook Park Cook Park is the largest park in Tigard, offering sports fields, picnic areas, and a playground. It also features wetlands, wooded areas, and

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Luuwit View Park

Portland’s Newest Park Portland’s latest park, in the Argay Terrace neighborhood of outermost Northeast, is spectacular. Designed by Skylab Architecture and 2.ink Studio, Luuwit View

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Sandy River Delta

Sandy River Delta  When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark stepped foot on this delta, it was wild. Centuries later, the landscape changed dramatically. A wide

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Fernhill Park

Fernhill Park Fernhill Park is a hidden gem in North Portland. The huge open space features a running track, a dog park, sports fields, and

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Oaks Amusement Park

Located in Portland, Oregon, Oaks Amusement Park is one of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in the country. The park opened in May of

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Cully Park

Cully Park Cully Park is a new 25-acre park in Portland’s most diverse and park-deprived neighborhood. Led by nonprofit partner Verde, community members raised funds

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Couch Park

Couch Park in Portland Oregon United States Located in the state of Oregon, Couch Park is an off-leash dog area. It is also a popular

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Pettygrove Park

Pettygrove Park, Oregon United States Located in downtown Portland, Oregon, Pettygrove Park is the second park in a series of urban open spaces designed by

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Washington Park

Located in Portland, Oregon, Washington Park is a public urban park. Its features include an arboretum, zoo, forestry museum, Japanese garden, playgrounds, and miles of

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Happy Valley Nature Park

Happy Valley Nature Park It’s easy to forget you’re just minutes from a city as you wander the trails here. Bring binoculars to see waterfowl

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