Find out how Metro acquires natural areas, protects and restores fish and wildlife habitat, and plans the region's park and trail systems.
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Places to go
Places and activities › Places to go
Find a park, nature trail, picnic spot, bike route, hiking trail, boating facility or other regional attraction near you. Check out the hours, get directions and discover cool stuff to do.
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Oxbow Regional Park
Located within the wild and scenic Sandy River Gorge, Metro’s Oxbow Regional Park offers rare access to many of the region’s natural wonders while providing a variety of unique recreational opportunities...More
Blue Lake Regional Park
A 64-acre natural lake fed by underground springs, Blue Lake provides opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming, and makes a beautiful backdrop for hundreds of family picnics and community events...More
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
At nearly 2,000 acres, Metro’s Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is the largest protected wetlands within an American city...More
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Explore the trails and visitor facilities and enjoy the views and rare habitats at the new Cooper Mountain Nature Park near Beaverton. Learn more
Mount Talbert Nature Park
The largest undeveloped butte in Northern Clackamas County, Mount Talbert rises as a forested green sentinel overlooking the web of development that surrounds it...More
Howell Territorial Park
Located on Sauvie Island, Howell Territorial Park is a great place for picnickers, bird watchers and history buffs...More
Glendoveer Golf Course and Fitness Trail
Glendoveer's two 18-hole courses offer challenging play for every level. There are also tennis courts, a driving range and a restaurant...More
Boating facilities
Find the perfect place to launch your boat, whether you're looking for a place to enjoy the quiet of wetland habitats, easy access from downtown Portland or a place to enjoy a picnic before your excursion...More
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Summer GreenScene
Discover GreenScene – your guide to great places and green living.
Visit Metro's learning gardens
Find inspiration, see natural techniques at work and get hands-on help at Metro's demonstration gardens. Invite Metro's mobile native plant garden to your community event.
Oregon Zoo
From concerts and seasonal events such as Zoo Lights to exciting exhibits and attractions, there's a whole lot to do at the Oregon Zoo.
Art and business venues
Metro owns and operates the Oregon Convention Center and the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center and operates the Portland Center for the Performing Arts.
Related Internet links
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The Intertwine is a growing network of parks, trails and natural areas
(http://www.theintertwine.org/)
Planning and conservation
