Stephens Creek Nature Park — Attraction in Portland

Stephens Creek is surprisingly large and the trails even cross roadways. It is quite lovely - with not a lot of debris (although there is some - could use a small light duty clean up) - and one part of the trail even features a large open field (great for a short game of frisbee) and has a great view. It is a hidden gem in the Raleigh Hills neighborhood and a great way to engage Nature in an area that is urban. Definitely recommend a walk...

Small 3-acre park includes recently improved trails and steps that lead to a creek and a wheelchair accessible bridge where you can view the natural area. There is a another entrance for wheelchairs just north of the main entrance, but it has 15 degree slope. The improvements make SW Trails 3 and 6 accessible from Bertha Blvd. No parking on Bertha but you can park on SW Chestnut, or...

started collecting bark here for a project and it's quiet enough that nobody has to pretend not to see me when they walk past and I'm...