we visited the gardens, in hopes of a few moments amongst the trees and the birds...what a day, very quiet, soft grass and a warm afternoon...the gardens are perfectly manicured and the trees are labeled nicely. the descrition of how the gardens were made, and why...are amazing. thanks for sharing.

The arboretum is huge and has a ton of hills so it is for those looking for a bit of a work out. There were several serious jogging groups who were climbing the hills with ease while I was there. That was a bit intimidating. There are a ton of walking trails with lots to see including some amazing and... More

This is probably one of the only nice walking parks in portland that i have been to. There are some trails you can take that are pretty nice and this area of Washington Park doesn't get as crowded as the others. The trails are a very easy hike and the park is nice!

Very nice place to walk around, hike, bike, run, you name it. Excellent location for a wedding too. Very green and well maintained. There are also museums if you're into that kind of thing.

This is a great place to take a nice, fairly easy walk through nature, and learn something about the trees and fauna.

Got married here on St. Paddy's Day at Stevens Pavilion. We chose Stevens because of the shelter, in case it rained -it is Portland, after all!

A beautiful arboretum with wonderful, helpful volunteers. Amazing to find a place like this with walking trails so close to the city center! Make sure to visit the gift shop

This is one of the best parks in the city, if you like to hike. There a a number of hikes to some of the city's best locations. You can take a short hike to the Zoo, or a longer hike to Pittock Mansion which has one of the best views of the city. Or you can just hang out... More

Best if you start out, stop by the Arboretum and pick up a detailed trail map. So many choices! Even on a dreary day, the park is beautiful. Would love to return on a clearer day to enjoy the many views available.