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photo courtesy of Steve Fritz
Experience the Willamette
To fully appreciate the Willamette River (the 13th largest in the continental U.S.) and the unique economic and natural environments it creates, there’s simply no substitute for first-hand experience. In Portland, walking or biking along the Willamette—or getting out on it—is both easy and exciting. This page offers a few suggestions on how to experience the Willamette.
...Not to lose site of the Columbia--click here to visit the Columbia River Water Trail site.
(NOTE: the following list is not intended to be exhaustive; listing of any site, organization, or firm does not constitute an endorsement by the City of Portland.)
Parks and Trails on the Willamette
Springwater on the Willamette Trail
Located in SE Portland. Includes disabled access restroom, natural area, paths – paved, picnic tables, trails – biking, trails – equestrian, trails – hiking, and vista point.
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade
Located in downtown Portland, eastbank. Includes boat dock, natural area, paved paths, statue or public art, biking, hiking, visitor attraction, and vista point.
Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Located in downtown Portland. Includes boat dock, disabled access restroom, fountain, historical site, paths – paved, statue or public art, trails – biking, and visitor attraction.
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Located in SE Portland. Includes natural area, trails – biking, trails – hiking, and visitor attraction.
Cathedral Park
Located in North Portland. Includes boat dock, boat ramp, disabled access restroom, dog off-leash area, paved paths, picnic tables, and outdoor stage.
Willamette Park
Located in SW Portland. Includes boat dock, boat ramp, disabled access picnic area, disabled access restroom, dog off-leash area, paths – paved, paths – unpaved, picnic site – reservable, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, and tennis court.
Elk Rock Island
Located in SE Portland. Includes natural area, and trails - hiking.
Linnton Park
Located in NW Portland near the community of Linnton. Includes natural area.
Kelley Point Park
Located in North Portland at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Includes disabled access restroom, historical site, paths – paved, paths – unpaved, picnic site – reservable, picnic tables, statue or public art, trails – hiking, & vista.
Lotus Isle Park
Located in North Portland on Tomahawk Island. Includes paths – paved, picnic tables, and playground.
Powers Marine Park
Located in SW Portland near the Sellwood Bridge. Includes picnic tables.
South Waterfront Park
Located in SW Portland along the Willamette River. Includes disabled access restroom, paths – paved, and statue or public art.
Sellwood Riverfront Park
Located in SE Portland. Includes boat dock, disabled access restroom, dog off-leash area, paths – paved, paths – unpaved, picnic tables, and stage – outdoor.
Ross Island
Located in South Portland in the Willamette River.
South Waterfront Greenway
Located in SW Portland.
Biking and Walking Along the River
Walking Tours and Resources
Bicycle Resources
Getting Out on the River
Cruises and Tours
Doing-It-Yourself: Boat, canoe and kayak resources
Rentals
Information
On-line
Paddling Clubs and Classes
Boating Safety
Clubs and Associations
Dragon Boat Clubs
Rowing Resources
Portland Area Sailing/Yachting Resources
Museums and Attractions
Fishing Resources
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