Portland-Area Nature Playgrounds

This spring check out one of these new playgrounds for nature lovers!

Oxbow Regional Park

 Not one but two new nature playgrounds opened at the beloved Oxbow Regional Park this spring, featuring fort building, tree stump-hopping and plenty of sand and water play. 

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Couch Park

An all-new, fully inclusive Couch Park opened in May in NW Portland, featuring a centerpiece climbing structure designed to make kids feel like they are clambering to the top of a tree fort.

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Sahallie Ilahee Park

A new nature play area is coming to Sahallie Ilahee Park in West Linn in June, joining the epic two-story slide set into a hill that’s made the park a favorite for years. 

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Boardman Wetland Complex

Look for the new play area slated to open in late May in North Clackamas at the Boardman Wetland Complex; you’ll also find a half-mile boardwalk trail, perfect for observing the wetlands and wildlife. 

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Dirksen Nature Park

An awesome new space is open for fun at Dirksen Nature Park in Tigard, featuring a secret rock cave and a living willow tunnel.