Sellwood Riverfront Park — Attraction in Portland

My inaugural visit to Sellwood Riverside Park unfolded on a picturesque day, with the mercury hitting a comfortable 80 degrees. The atmosphere exuded warmth, courtesy of the bustling presence of families, singles, and a plethora of well-behaved canine companions.

Despite the surge of visitors, the park maintained a serene ambiance, fostering an environment ripe for relaxation and enjoyment. The river, a shimmering ribbon of tranquility, served as a focal point, drawing both eyes and hearts toward its gentle embrace.

While the bathrooms boasted relative cleanliness, their supplies left something to be desired, hinting at an area ripe for improvement. Nevertheless, this minor hiccup paled in comparison to the overall allure of the park.

The highlight of my excursion was undoubtedly the dock, extending gracefully into the water like an outstretched hand beckoning visitors to partake in its offerings. Whether indulging in a leisurely picnic or engaging in spirited revelry under the sun's warm caress, the dock provided the perfect stage for creating cherished memories.

Sellwood Riverside Park, with its abundant space and inviting ambiance, stands as a beacon of leisure, beckoning all who seek solace and joy amidst...

I often walk the area when I need a change of scenary. After I did this I walked down to SE Spokane to stroll around Sellwood Waterfront Park. It's always a good walk, rain or shine. You will be able to see the sign for oaks park pointing the way. It is also next to the bicycle and pedestrian path that leads to Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge and also to the Springwater Corridor. So you can get here by using that if you are into getting a bit of healthy physical activity. Wait for a sunny day to do that. You will like the waterfront dock. I strolled out on that and found this was an excellent place to take photographs of the Sellwood Bridge. There was a boat anchored in the water in the foreground and that added so much to the shot. Take your time walking around the trails. One trail loops around a pond that claims to have a rare frog that resides in the pond. I didn't see it. The walk around the pond was nice and there is a wood bridge that spans over the marshy pond area. So you have that walking on water feel sans biblical plaque of frogs. So this park is sandwiched between the Sellwood Bridge to the south and Oaks Park to the north. With the Willamette River lapping on its western shore. What more could...

Nestled beneath and just north of the new Sellwood bridge, this park is not only next door to the Oaks Park amusement park, it is a very popular amusement park in its own right--for dogs! It has a large running area in the center where puppies can run, with a paved path going around it all.

The park's entire west edge is the Willamette River, with sand and pebble beaches (when the water is low enough) where canines learn to fetch and swim. One walkway leads to a boat dock, while others lead to nature paths and more bits of beaches. It's not extensive, but it's worth an explore. It's a great place to watch kayakers and sailboats. There are a few benches and picnic tables nearer the river, although a few more wouldn't hurt. There's a mix of sun and shade here, with the most tree cover near the water, with the rest open to the sun.

Along with being central to puppies and the river, the park also connects to the extensive Springwater River bike and pedestrian rail-to-trail connecting Sellwood and other neighborhoods to the Eastbank Esplanade and downtown Portland. If you have a puppy or just like being near the river, this is a lovely little park...