Woods Memorial Natural Area

Fun Trails did about 1 mile with Stairway Trail and Marigold Trail. Good amount of Parking no benches for sitting but there is a trashcan at the entrance

Beautiful natural space, accessible from several directions. Part of the SW trails system. No restrooms or garbage facilities, so plan for this and you're good! Parking isn't the easiest since it's mainly residential, so please be considerate.

This was one of the most tranquil hikes I've been on in a while. Clean environment, clearly marked trails and beautiful scenic views. I found some “stick-forts” while exploring off the path and some other little things that made me smile. They were very cool to look at.

Beautiful. A smallish wooded area with multiple trails. All trails are hilly, and some with stairs. They seem to do a decent job of mitigating slipperiness on wooded walking structures. Dogs on leashes ok. No bikes. There is one paved main thoroughfare that you can use a stroller on, but all other paths are foot traffic only.

Woods Memorial Natural Area is a 32 acre park in SW Portland that surrounds two branches of Woods Creek. There are multiple access points off of nearby city streets. The entrance on SW Wood Pkwy has definite parking spaces that are shaded as well. Multiple great trails zig zag throughout the park, including the very cool Stairway Trail. Some local “flower art” can be seen as well. It’s a great place to be in a beautiful natural area whether walking or jogging alone, hiking with family, or exploring with four-legged family!