Tryon Creek State Natural Area (Portland)

Tryon Creek State Natural Area in Portland: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free entry.

Address11321 SW Terwilliger Boulevard, Portland, OR 97219

HoursPark hours listed as 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. daily in place data; verify on the official park profile before visiting. Nature Center hours Not confirmed.

PricesFree entry

Price notes658-acre second-growth forest about 15 minutes from downtown - Oregon's only state park inside a major metropolitan area. 8 miles of hiking trails, 8 bridges and a boardwalk, a 3-mile paved bike path and a Nature Center with exhibits.

Age notesNo age guidance published (free site); age bands are a conservative whole-family recommendation only - see report.

BookingNo reservation required for day use.

Suggested timeAbout 2 hours

AccessibilityOfficial park brochure evidences the 0.3-mile barrier-free Trillium Trail only; accessibility of other trails and facilities is Not confirmed.

ParkingOn-site parking. Whether a day-use parking fee applies at this park is Not confirmed - Tryon Creek was not in the March 30, 2026 list of parks adding fees found during research; verify on the park profile.

Hours in detailPark hours were listed as 7:00am-8:00pm daily in place data carried in data.json (verify on the official park profile before visiting); Nature Center hours not confirmed.

Tickets & bookingNo reservation required for day use (data.json).

AccessibilityThe official park brochure evidences the 0.3-mile barrier-free Trillium Trail only; accessibility of other trails and facilities is not confirmed (data.json).

Official tipsOregon State Parks' official event calendar lists recurring Tryon Creek programs, e.g. Mushroom Mania (Sun Nov 8, 2026), Stewardship Thursdays and Let's Go Birding walks (official State Parks homepage/calendar fetched this pass). 658-acre second-growth forest about 15 minutes from downtown, with 8 miles of hiking trails, 8 bridges and a boardwalk, a 3-mile paved bike path and a Nature Center (data.json).

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Tryon Creek State Natural Area — Portland, Oregon

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