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Forest Park NW PDX Entrance, Willamette Heights
46° · Overcast nowBest time: Tomorrow 11 am
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Forest Park NW PDX Entrance

  • 4.7118 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

Forest Park NW PDX Entrance offers a peaceful, forested gateway into one of Portland’s largest urban parks. Expect miles of well-maintained trails, abundant wildlife, and shaded pathways — ideal for hiking, jogging, dog walking, and nature photography. Visit for a quiet outdoor escape and easy access to scenic viewpoints and trails.

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When is Forest Park NW PDX Entrance open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Forest Park NW PDX Entrance?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Forest Park NW PDX Entrance indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Forest Park NW PDX Entrance?

4099 NW Thurman St,Portland, OR 97210.

Right now · 1:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 11 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 44° out there

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Hours

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monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Forest Park NW PDX Entrance
  2. 2 Leif Erikson Trail · 1 min
  3. 3 Holman Lane Entrance Forest Park · 13 min
  4. 4 Birch Trail · 14 min
  5. 5 NW 53rd Dr trailhead · 14 min
4099 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210(opens the map)DirectionsTo Willamette HeightsWebsiteforestparkconservancy.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 118 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Jogging
  • Photography
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Cozy
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

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  • JacketThe whole time