7510 SE King Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Hours: Opens half hour before sunrise and closes half hour after sunset
Acres: 1
Amenities: Picnic Facilities, Playground, Benches, Bike Racks, Walking Path
Boardman Wetlands Nature Park
17908 S.E. Addie St., Jennings Lodge
Boardman Wetlands Nature Park is an urban oasis in the heart of the Jennings Lodge community, providing a calm and serene escape for nature-viewing and recreation.
A 1,500-ft. boardwalk trail winds its way through the wetland with scenic views and overlook areas, allowing visitors to get a closer look at the diversity of underwater plants and wildlife throughout the park. Boardman Wetlands Nature Park is an ideal location for photography and bird-watching. Be on the lookout for the red-winged blackbird and northwest tree frog. In the spring, you might also catch a glimpse of baby ducklings scurrying about.
The park includes a nature play area, inspired by natural elements for more interactive play and greater connections to nature. An outdoor classroom plaza and hands-on education area with pond access provide opportunities to learn about the ecology of a wetland up-close.
This project is the result of a partnership between NCPRD and Oak Lodge Water Services District. Additional financial support through grants came from Metro and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Learn more about the project here.
Virtual Park Tour
Things to see and do
- Walk the trail loop and look for a variety of native plants and wildlife, including land and water birds, amphibians and fish.
- Explore the nature play area for open-ended creativity and imaginative play.
- Get a closer look at the ecology of a wetland with the hands-on education area.
- Download the NCPRD Natural Area and Wetland Scavenger Hunt before heading to the park to see what you can find.
Access
The trail, education plaza, playground, and wetland access overlook are all wheelchair accessible. Dogs and other pets are not allowed on the park property, in order to protect sensitive habitat and wildlife.
Visitors are welcomed and encouraged to ride bikes to the park, both to get exercise and to reduce our community’s carbon footprint. The Trolley Trail, which runs through Jennings Lodge, is about 1,200 feet from the park’s entrance off Southeast Addie Street, making it easily accessible. However, bikes are not permitted on the sidewalks and trails in the park to keep other visitors safe and to promote a wildlife-friendly environment.
Wichita Park
Nestled in the heart of the Linwood neighborhood in Milwaukie is a new 1-acre neighborhood park. North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District is proud to have partnered with the City of Milwaukie and the Linwood Neighborhood Association to help bring the community’s vision for Wichita Park to life. Wichita Park provides a place for neighbors to gather, play and connect.
Park features include:
- Playground
- Disc golf basket
- Trees and vegetation
- Picnic tables, benches and drinking fountain
- Walking path and sidewalk
- Bike racks
- Drought tolerant lawn
- Lynn Sharp Memorial
Stringfield Family Park
3614 SE Naef Rd. Oak Grove, OR
Acres: 4.5
Amenities: Walking Trail, Picnic Facilities, Playground, Shelter, Restrooms, Parking
Stringfield Family Park is located in Oak Lodge and sits alongside the multi-use Trolley Trail. This community park offers recreational activities and opportunities to relax in a peaceful setting. An accessible walking path loops around the park, with benches to sit and rest along the way. The park includes natural areas and two bridges with views of a tranquil stream, making it a great location for bird watching and enjoying nature. The playground, restrooms, picnic areas and open lawn area make it a favorite destination for families, including those with young children. The park is beautiful through the changing seasons, with abundance of blooming flowers in the spring and summer, and vibrant displays of colorful leaves in the fall. A pollinator garden is located on the north end of the park, alongside S.E. Naef Rd.
Risley Park
2350 SE Swain Ave. Milwaukie OR
Acres: 5
Amenities: Basketball, Tennis, Walking Trail, Picnic Facilities, Playground, Restrooms, Parking
Water Tower Park
9890 SE 40th Ave. Milwaukie, OR
Acres: 0.9
Amenities: Basketball, Picnic Facilites, Playground, Parking
Spring Park
SE Sparrow St at SE 19th Ave. Milwaukie, OR
Hours: Opens half hour before sunrise and closes half hour after sunset
Acres: 6.9
Trail length: 0.6 miles roundtrip
Amenities: Walking Trail, Picnic Facilities, Playground, Limited Street Parking
Accessibility: See more information provided by AccessTrails
Public transit: MAX Orange Line [3/4 mile] and TriMet bus 34
Nestled next to the Willamette River, Spring Park Natural Area is a hidden gem in a quiet residential neighborhood in Milwaukie. Entering the park, you’ll find a small playground, picnic benches and bike racks and art features. A path of compacted crushed rock, boardwalk and overlook area provide visitors access to the surrounding wetlands, without endangering sensitive habitat and wildlife areas.
At the end of the trail is a seasonal land bridge to Elk Rock Island, which provides a rocky passage to the Island when water is low. Water levels may fluctuate and rise depending on the time of year, weather conditions, and changing tides in the Willamette River, cutting off access to the land bridge that leads to and from the Island. Please be aware of changing water levels and proceed with caution. See Willamette River tide times.
Spring Park and Elk Rock Island are open again, following a temporary closure for wildfire restoration and repair. Learn more here.
Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden
5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr. Milwaukie OR
Named for a former Milwaukie Center Director, the one-acre formal Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden is located immediately south of Milwaukie Center and the entrance to North Clackamas Park.
Garden Features
The Rose Garden’s central red brick plaza is surrounded by manicured rose beds at ground level and framed at four corners by raised beds, walkways and low plantings. The garden is available to rent for special events.
North Clackamas Park
5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr. Milwaukie, OR
Hours: Opens half hour before sunrise and closes half hour after sunset
Acres: 45
Trail length: 1.7 miles
Amenities: Baseball/Softball, Off-Leash Dog Area, Walking Trails, Picnic Facilities, Playground, Shelter, Overlook Areas, Horse Arena, Restrooms, Parking
Accessibility: See more information provided by AccessTrails
Public transit: Trimet bus #152 at *The Milwaukie Center
The largest park in the District, North Clackamas Park covers 45 acres of fields, waterways and groves of mature oak trees. The park provides unique recreational experiences for all visitors, and includes shaded picnic areas, a covered picnic shelter, softball fields, a fenced horse arena and a dog park. Additional amenities include two playgrounds, walking paths, a volleyball net and horseshoe pits. Located in Milwaukie, the park is situated next to the Milwaukie Center and Sarah Hite Memorial Rose Garden.
Camas Creek divides the park into north and south, with Mt. Scott Creek flowing west along the northern and western boundaries of the park. A network of trails and walking paths throughout the site provides connections to the many park amenities. Learn more about the newest soft-surface trail on the western edge of the park.
The park includes several natural areas and sensitive habitats, including a wooded area of Oregon White Oak and Oregon Ash, and wetland and non-wetland riparian plant communities. With its mosaic of woodlands, lawns, streams, and wetlands, North Clackamas Park provides habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Overlook areas provide the perfect place to birdwatch and enjoy nature.
