LEISURE | OUTDOOR RECREATION - Portland Connected

Bicycling

Paved Paths

Terwilliger Boulevard Parkway
SW 6th Ave. - Sheridan St. to Slavin St.

Springwater Corridor Trail
SE Ivon to Boring OR

East Bank Esplanade
Between the Hawthorne and Steele bridges, east shore of the Willamette

Kelly Pointe Park
N. Marine Dr. & Lombard St.

Waterfront Park
Naito Pkwy between SW Harrison St. & NW Glisan St.

Willamette Park
SW Macadam Ave. & Nebraska St.

Rentals

Fat Tire Farm
2714 NW Thurman St.
(503) 222-3276

Clubs

Axles of Evil
-Bike Polo
Oregon Human Powered Vehicles
-"Dedicated to riding, racing, and building all types of alternative bicycles, tricycles, and human-powered craft"
Portland Velo
-Providing group rides that are safe and fun
Slug Velo
-Group rides "without the potential intimidation factor of traditional club rides"
Portland Wheelman Touring Club
-Recreational riding offering rides every day of the year and many evenings
Zoo Bomb

Organizations

Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA)
-"Opening minds and roads to bicycling"
Bike Portland
-A daily news source that covers the Portland, Oregon bicycle community
Community Cycling Center (CCC)

Resources

Portland Office of Transportation :: Bicycle Touring (Portland)
Metro :: Bike There! Map
-The "map provides a snapshot of bike lanes and multi-use paths in the Portland, Ore. metropolitan region"
Portland Office of Transportation :: Bicycles (PDOT)
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department :: Bikeways
State of Oregon :: Bicycle and Pedestrian Program

Bird Watching

Sauvie Island Wildlife Area
"Conditions fluctuate with the seasons and migratory patterns. Late winter and early spring are excellent for viewing waterfowl. Bald eagles are usually spotted in the winter as they feed on the weaker waterfowl. Over 250 species of birds can be seen on the island throughout the year."

Audobon Society Nature Sanctuary
A 143-acre, free-to-the-public Nature Sanctuary next to Forest Park and nestled amongst old growth Douglas Firs. "Look for Steller's Jay, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Varied Thrush, Mourning Dove, Pacific Giant Salamander, and Douglas Squirrel, as well as Roughskin Newt, Red-legged Frog and Western Painted Turtle in the pond."

Vaux Chimney Swifts at Chapman Elementary School
Tens of thousands of swifts arrive in Portland in September and roost in the chimney at Chapman School in northwest Portland during their migration to Central America and Venezuela, making it the largest known roost of migrating swifts in the world! The birds swirl in the sky before descending into the chimney at sunset. An absolute must-see!

Hiking

Nature

Forest Park
Mt. Tabor
Washington Park
Sauvie Island Wildlife Areas (open to the public April 16-September 30)

Urban

Springwater Corridor
Eastbank Esplanade
Tom McCall Waterfront
Terwilliger Corridor

Organizations

Mazamas
Founded in 1894 on the summit of Mt. Hood, Mazamas is a nonprofit mountaineering organization offering over 700 hikes and 300 climbs annually, for all skill and fitness levels.
909 NW 19th Ave.
(503) 227-2345

Paddling

In town options

Willamette River
Columbia River

Rentals + Outfitters

Portland River Company
RiverPlace Marina
315 SW Montgomery St.
(503) 229-0551

Portland River Company
Willamette Park
6342 SW Macadam Ave.
(503) 459-4050

Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe
250 NE Tomahawk Island Dr.
(503) 285-0464

Organizations + Resources

PDX Kayaker
-"A laid back community of boaters in and around Portland, Oregon"
Oregon Kayaking
Northwest Rivers
Oregon Kayak and Canoe Club

Sailing

Willamette Sailing Club
6336 SW Beaver Ave. (next to Willamette Park)
(503) 246-5345

Columbia Gorge Racing Association
(503) 282-4282

Sail Portland
info@sailpdx.com

Skateboarding

Parks

Burnside Skatepark
Underneath the Burnside Bridge on the east side of the Willamette River

Resources

Cal Skateboards
"One of the nation's oldest Skate Shops" (Est. 1976)
210 NW 6 Ave.
(503) 248-0495

Skate Oregon
Oregon Skate Parks

Snowboarding & Apline Skiing

Mt. Hood Meadows
(503) 337-2222
(800) SKI HOOD

Timberline Lodge
(503) 622-7979

Ski Bowl
Government Camp
(800) SKI BOWL

Snowshoeing & Nordic Skiing

Mt. Hood Meadows Nordic Center
(503) 337-2222
(800) SKI HOOD

Lessons

Wyeast Nordic
(503) 313-2619

Resources

Oregon Nordic Club - Portland Chapter
Best Cross-Country Skiing in Oregon (featured on www.trails.com)

Swimming

Public Pools

Portland Parks and Recreation: Aquatics
Six year round and seven outdoor swimming pools, featuring swim and fitness programs and leisure pools with play parks for kids.

Further Resources

In Town

Portland Parks and Recreation: Activities
Oregon Mountain Community
-Local outdoor store, first opened in February 1971 and run by "a group of Northwest mountain enthusiasts with the knowledge and expertise to help you with whatever your outdoor need."

Regional

Mt. Hood Information Center

Looking for indoor recreation in Portland? Click HERE or click Indoor under Recreation in the LEISURE menu on the left!

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