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"No use to which this tract of land could be put would begin to be as sensible or as profitable to the city as that of making it a forest park"

-Olmsted Report of the Park Board, 1903

Covering over 5,000 acres, Forest Park is the nation's premier urban forest. Situated in close proximity to downtown Portland, the Park provides the hushed and peaceful environment of a varied and evolving forest ecosystem. Over 70 miles of trails and firelanes provide opportunities for recreation, education and enjoyment of the park's natural beauty.

Forest Park appeals to hikers, runners, bicyclists, and others who enjoy recreating in a relatively undisturbed natural setting, just minutes from the urban realm. The Wildwood Trail, recognized as a National Recreational Trail, begins in Hoyt Arboretum and traverses the entire length of Forest Park to its terminus at Newberry Road. 

Forest Park also provides an excellent opportunity to view the native flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest in their natural habitat. Despite rapid growth in the Portland area, Forest Park boasts an incredible diversity of wildlife. Several hundred native species of plants, birds and mammal species can still be found within Forest Park.

Volunteer Opportunities in Forest Park

Frequently Asked Questions on The Forest Park Conservancy