Portland has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to parks, with more than 500 found in the greater urban area. Here Owen Wozniak takes on the challenging task of selecting just over 100 of the most appealing parks across the city; those that offer excellent facilities, “hidden” neighborhood gems, intriguing history, unique features, exceptional beauty, and more! Residents and visitors alike can use this guide to explore different corners of the region, from close-in neighborhoods, to Hillsboro in the west, Wilsonville in the south, Gresham and Troutdale in the east, and even across the Columbia to Vancouver, Washington, and Clark County. Park listings include: Quick-reference icons: accessible, kid-friendly, dog-friendly, views, historic significance, public art, gardens, unpaved trails, paved trails, beach/waterfront, spray park/wading pool Major amenities: restrooms, shelters, playgrounds Public transportation, driving, parking, and biking directions Park history and size Easy add-on walks, bike rides, and nearby parks or attractions The easy-to-use and friendly approach, with colorful format, photos, and maps of larger parks, will keep families, walkers, dog-lovers, and kids of all ages busy with year-round exploration and fun.

The ultimate greatest hits guide to the best parks in and around the Rose City

Nothing beats a sunny day at the park--and now you can find the best one!

Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon is a beautiful full-color guide and the essential source for in-depth travel information for visitors and locals to this ever-growing city. Written by a local (and true insider), Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon offers a personal and practical perspective of this location that makes it a must-have guide for travelers as well as residents looking to rediscover their hometown.

Portland Hill Walks features twenty-four miniature adventures stocked with stunning views, hidden stairways, leafy byways, urban forests, and places to sit, eat, and soak in the local scene. The revised and updated edition offers five new walks in addition to the well-loved classics, with new contemporary and historical photos and easier-to-follow directions. Whether you feel like meandering through old streetcar neighborhoods or climbing a lava dome, there is a hill walk for every mood. New walks take you up to Willamette Stone State Park, across the St. Johns Bridge, down to the South Waterfront (with a ride on the aerial tram), along a stream in Gresham, and up Mounts Talbert and Scott. Portland is a walking city, and Portland Hill Walks will inspire you to enjoy it to its fullest!

This easy-to-use, informative, and fun guidebook covers the range of what Denver has to offer, from tiny pocket parks to expansive open space, classic park facilities to conservation zones. It even explores destination parks in the foothills just beyond the city. Each park’s listing includes: Icons for key features: accessibility, kid-friendly, dog-friendly, views, historic significance, public art, gardens, unpaved trails, paved trails, lakefront, riverfront, spray park/wading pool, horseback riding and--because it’s Denver--winter sports. Notes for other major amenities, such as restrooms, shelters, playgrounds, and more Public transportation, driving, and parking directions Details on each park’s history and size History and descriptive highlights such as sledding hills, water features, mountain biking paths, and more Ways to extend your park visit with easy add-on walks or bike rides to other nearby parks or attractions Discovering Denver Parks will keep families, walkers, dog-lovers, and kids of all ages busy with year-round exploration and fun!

With over 85 maps and guides to natural sites, Wild in the City leads the reader, hiker, biker, birder, canoeist, naturalist and armchair enthusiast into the Portland/Vancouver area urban landscape. Essays by acclaimed Northwest writers give a new perspective on these intriguing greenspaces. Drawing on the rich offerings of the Audubon Society of Portland's Urban Naturalist, this engaging book takes readers to unique and surprising places in one of the nation's most livable cities.