3-Creeks Protected Area — Attraction in Oregon

This is a “to-be-developed” natural area so don’t expect paved and “accessible” paths. And wear long pants as the paths get grown over. However, we passed through meadows and woodlands on our way to the Mt. Scott creek, dry in July. Park at the Aquatic Center lot and take the most-used path (cross the paved walk/bike path) south and it will take you through a wildflower meadow (nice in July) and on down to the...

Urban-set diving right into overgrown bushy trails. Great for well behaved doggers and two leggers alike! Nestled behind the aquatic center you find multiple dirt paths meandering downhill. I haven't even explored it all yet and I've visited a couple times. Super cute little creeks and bridges galore. Found a steam with what I'm guessing is trout. If I only had...

Doesn't seem very "nature" like area... road/ overhead noise. I was there during school hours so I imagine after school hours it's more congested. But my dog got to run a little bit off leash so that was nice. And recently I've heard the waterways are seriously polluted, and has been posted as such. Damn! not...