Portland Parks FoundationAdvocates for this parkConfirmed
Portland Parks Foundation
Listed among Forest Park's stewardship partners.
Portland.gov — Forest ParkForest Park · District 4 · Natural area · 5110 acres
Forest Park
Natural areaPublic entry documented
The captured official page publishes visiting hours. Check the source for current closures. Public-entry status is separate from wheelchair accessibility.
Classification and evidence
Official page label: Natural area; Atlas classification rules. Classification: source-labeled.
Source captured: 2026-06-02. Human verification: Pending.
Check current official informationPublished activities: find a published trail, be in a natural area, and be in a park.
Getting there
Directions
Dogs
Dogs on leash
Photo from the City's park pagePark history
Forest Park is located on the northeast slope of Portland’s West Hills, the southernmost segment of the Tualatin Mountain Range. This narrow peninsula of land provides habitat connection all the way to the Oregon Coast Range. The park landscape is shaped by 30 miles of seasonal and perennial streams originating along the crest of the slope and draining east to the Willamette River. At nearly eight miles long and one mile wide, the park encompasses nearly 5,200 acres between four major arterial roads: NW Newberry Road, NW Skyline Blvd, W Burnside Road, and NW St. Helens Road.
The park’s steep terrain and silty soils support a diversity of plant species. Forest Park’s community of plants is called a Westside Lowlands Coniferous-Hardwood Forest and has a canopy dominated by Douglas fir, big leaf maple, grand fir, red alder, Western red cedar, and Western hemlock. Ferns, forbs, and shrubs are common native plant types in the understory, including Polystichum munitum (sword fern), Adiantum pedatum (maidenhair fern), Acer circinatum (vine maple), Mahonia nervosa (Oregon grape), and Trillium ovatum (trillium).
The forest canopy, creeks, and terrain provide habitat to over 100 species of birds, 50 species of mammals, and 400 species of invertebrates. The park also contains three fish-bearing streams with resident (non-migrating) trout: Balch Creek, Saltzman Creek, and Miller Creek. Salmonids have been documented in Forest Park only within Miller Creek, confirming that there is fish passage to the Willamette River.
Approximately half of the park is in good ecological health, supporting native species and proper watershed function. The other half is significantly impacted by the presence of invasive species and weedy trees, most prominently ivy, clematis, non-native blackberry, laurel, and holly. This has resulted from a history of disturbance caused by logging, wildfire, and the park’s exposure to residential and urban development along its perimeter.
From the City's page for this park.
Visitor amenities
Published amenities are checked separately from entry conditions. Each links to other documented locations; confirm current hours before visiting.
…compete
- ride a bikeBike trail or pump track
…get here and move
- be in a parkAny park
- find a published trailTrail
…be in nature
- be in a natural areaNatural area
- look out over waterRiver or vista views
What kind of place this is
A natural area: habitat protection and stewardship guide what uses and facilities are appropriate. Classified from official page labels it a natural area; our model.
What else should this park let you do?
Something specific to this park — the thing you'd use it for if it were here.
Send an idea for this park →Through the year
Seasonal facilities and listings captured by the Atlas. These records do not measure attendance, utilization or all activity at the site.
Counts describe captured listings, not attendance or all activity. No listings captured does not mean the site is unused.
Winter
Dec–Feb
Dark by 5 and wet most days: cover, lighting, indoor rooms, and paths that drain.
- find a published trail
- be in a park
- ride a bike
- be in a natural area
- look out over water
0 programs · 0 events starts captured
Spring
Mar–May
Fields and gardens open; showers between sun. Leagues, planting, first picnics.
- find a published trail
- be in a park
- ride a bike
- be in a natural area
- look out over water
0 programs · 0 events starts captured
Summer
Jun–Aug
Water, shade, long evenings — the season the system is built around.
- be in a park
- ride a bike
- find a published trail
- be in a natural area
- look out over water
0 programs · 0 events starts captured
Fall
Sep–Nov
Light shortens and leagues wind down; shelters and lighting carry the season.
- find a published trail
- be in a natural area
- be in a park
- ride a bike
- look out over water
0 programs · 0 events starts captured
What the record holds here, by season
| Season | Programs | Recurring events | One-time |
|---|---|---|---|
Winter Dec–Feb Not yet published | — | — | — |
Spring Mar–May Recorded from 2026-06-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Summer Jun–Aug Recorded from 2026-06-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fall Sep–Nov Recorded through 2026-10; 1 month still to come | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Our reading of the calendar
Which facilities count as in season is our model of Portland's year (splash pads and wading pools in summer; fields, gardens and interactive fountains spring through fall; everything else year-round) — not the City's schedule. Check posted hours for pools, splash pads, and restrooms. From 16 weekly catalog snapshots (2026-06-11 to 2026-10-12). "Programs" are distinct titles; "sections" are the catalog's individual records — a swim level at one time slot for one week is one section. Complete through 2026-10; later months fill in as registration opens. Winter counts fill in when winter registration opens.
What's on
No current listings were captured and matched to this property. This does not establish that no activity takes place. See the citywide calendar and programs.
Partners & friends
The whole ecosystemCommunity organizations that steward, fund, operate, or run programs at Forest Park. Labels show what is confirmed and what is still being filled in.
Forest Park ConservancyStewards this parkConfirmed
Conservancies & operating nonprofits
Named in PP&R’s FY2025–26 site-partner roster for stewardship, operations and/or maintenance; individual responsibilities are not specified.
Portland.gov — Forest ParkPP&R FY2025–26 Partnerships & Volunteerism report, p. 7U.S. Forest ServiceCo-manages this parkBeing confirmed
Intergovernmental partners
Portland.gov — Forest ParkOregon Wildlife FoundationPartners at this parkConfirmed
Portland Parks Foundation
Partner on the Newton Wetland habitat restoration.
PP&R partnership directory (June 2026)Support this park
Real ways to help Forest Park and parks like it. This site does not process donations; every link below goes to an official giving or volunteering channel.
Donate via Portland Parks FoundationThe independent nonprofit philanthropic partner for Portland's parks. Gifts support parks and programs citywide.Volunteer with Portland Parks & RecreationJoin official PP&R volunteer and stewardship programs, from work parties to ongoing roles.Find park partners and friends groupsDozens of community organizations steward specific Portland parks. See who works where.
How it's holding up
The City's own inventory of what is here and the condition it last recorded for each item. Dates are the source's; old dates mean no newer public assessment, not that nothing has happened since. Historical project estimates appear below; they are separate from these condition records.
Historical cost profile · 2023 reporting
Forest Park
$10.2M
24 distinct source rows. Proposed repair and improvement costs, not a current funding gap.
All-in annual service cost: Not established
Current remaining repair cost: Not verified
What the estimates cover
Paths & access$3.2M
Landscape & habitat$3.1M
Roofs & buildings$2.6M
Parking & site infrastructure$765.8K
Bridges & retaining walls$436.7K
Other / mixed scope$125.8K
Categories are Atlas labels based on project titles. Expansion and new provision are included where proposed; a project can include several kinds of work.
The work, cost & reason (24 source rows)
Pathway Renovation$3,239,628
Asset as named in source: Forest Park
Replace the damaged pathway, trails and sidewalks that have been rated as 4 and 5 in Pathway assessment
KGW table row 312. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Forest Park Habitat Restoration$2,892,766
Asset as named in source: Not specified
Regional facility; Metro has previous investments in FP Metro allocation: Land Acq & FW Hab Res
KGW table row 318. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Renovate Storage building and shed$2,398,662
Asset as named in source: Storage A,B,C and Shed C
Fix or replace the Roof that is rated 5 through buildings' assessment
KGW table row 319. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Renovate parking lot_Parking Area I and W$347,132
Asset as named in source: Parking Area I and W
Repair parking lot that was rated 5 in condition assessment. Repair include surface, drainage and curb. approx area= 22000 sq.ft
KGW table row 308. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Renovate parking lot_Parking Area M$206,895
Asset as named in source: Parking Area M
Repair parking lot that was rated 5 in condition assessment. Repair include surface, drainage and curb. approx area= 36491 sq.ft
KGW table row 316. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Renovate parking lot_Parking Area G$194,810
Asset as named in source: Parking Area G
Repair parking lot that was rated 4 in condition assessment. Repair include surface, drainage and curb. approx area= 29459 sq.ft
KGW table row 320. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Trail bridge replacement MP 16.25$178,106
Asset as named in source: Forest Park
Replace unsafe trail bridge on Wildwood Trail mile 16.25
KGW table row 321. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Ecological Restoration_ Forest Park$147,006
Asset as named in source: Not specified
Placholder for Ecological health restoration Location: Forest Park south
KGW table row 323. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Remove abandoned building$100,000
Asset as named in source: Trolley utility building
Demolish and remove old (abandoned) trolley building
KGW table row 325. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Renovate the Roof of Storage building at Adam Garden$64,380
Asset as named in source: Tool Storage Shed A and maintenace
Remove abandoned buildings in Adam garden
KGW table row 302. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Witch’s Castle tree log and structure bracing$58,802
Asset as named in source: Forest Park
Fallen Tree: Problem: The log is sitting on one handrail and pushing the other one. Solution: Cut the log professionally to avoid developing more forces and moments that may affect the handrail External walls: Problem: The upper part of the structure is in bad condition and could cause a safety hazard, especially in an earthquake because the external wall is vulnerable to lateral forces. It seems there was a roof that was removed keeping the walls standing alone. Solution: Decrease the height of the external wall to the level of the steel handrail. This solution needs a half-skilled laborer to remove the stone from the wall one by one from the top using approx. 7.0 Ib hammer
KGW table row 303. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Slide from Cornell to Balch Creek Canyon$57,855
Asset as named in source: Road
Forest Park-Lower Macleay-this is a slide from 2018 that ran from Cornell all the way to the bottom of Balch Creek Canyon. Current condition-covered in black plastic and some flex pipe to route water into
KGW table row 304. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Adams Community Garden Repair$43,956
Asset as named in source: Adams Community Garden
Install new dry well and divert seasonal rain runoff to well to avoid yearly damage to garden plots and gravel access road. Replace aging irrigation system. Replace garden shed that is at the end of its useful life and old garden sign.
KGW table row 305. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Repair pedestrian bridge$40,185
Asset as named in source: Pedestrian bridge- ID FP042
Renovate Complex and Major bridges that was rated as 4-5 in bridge condition assessment 2021
KGW table row 306. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Trail bridge replacement MP 29.6$35,281
Asset as named in source: Forest Park
Bridge replacement - 28.5' long in 2 spans: first span: 2 stringers are cracked, visible sagging, loose decking, over 40% of decking boards need replaced. Unstable surface that pivots on one stringer when walked on. Large decking surface elevation difference where the two spans meet; 2nd span: one pier block is loose, one damaged and not level, upstream stringer is cracked, no cross-bracing, not level. Bridge likely needs realignment to single span at new location. Location: Wildwood Trail at milepost 29.6, access from Newberry Rd
KGW table row 307. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Repair pedestrian bridge$32,804
Asset as named in source: Pedestrian bridge- ID FP052
Renovate Complex and Major bridges that was rated as 4-5 in bridge condition assessment 2021
KGW table row 309. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Repair pedestrian bridge$31,929
Asset as named in source: Pedestrian bridge- ID FP046
Renovate Complex and Major bridges that was rated as 4-5 in bridge condition assessment 2021
KGW table row 310. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Repair pedestrian bridge$31,492
Asset as named in source: Pedestrian bridge- ID FP058
Renovate Complex and Major bridges that was rated as 4-5 in bridge condition assessment 2021
KGW table row 311. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Repair pedestrian bridge$27,993
Asset as named in source: Pedestrian bridge- ID FP056
Renovate Complex and Major bridges that was rated as 4-5 in bridge condition assessment 2021
KGW table row 313. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Repair pedestrian bridge$26,681
Asset as named in source: Pedestrian bridge- ID FP023
Renovate Complex and Major bridges that was rated as 4-5 in bridge condition assessment 2021
KGW table row 314. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Replace creosote treated logs$23,987
Asset as named in source: Forest Park
There are 13 creosote treated logs lining the east end of the road bordering Forest Park, Birch trailhead. We would like these removed and possibly replaced with something similar to prevent people from parking on the grass. The current logs are deteriorating and falling off the rebar that attaches them. Some have shifted onto the fog line. They also reek of chemical in the summer when the heat beats down on them and have gotten many complaints about the smell. Center code 9PKCN0007100
KGW table row 315. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Repair pedestrian bridge$20,502
Asset as named in source: Pedestrian bridge- ID FP021
Renovate Complex and Major bridges that was rated as 4-5 in bridge condition assessment 2021
KGW table row 317. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Renovate parking lot_Parking Area AB$16,968
Asset as named in source: Parking Area AB
Repair parking lot that was rated 4 in condition assessment. Repair include surface, drainage and curb. approx area= 4988 sq.ft
KGW table row 322. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Trail bridge replacement MP 15.2$11,760
Asset as named in source: Forest Park
Bridge needs replacing: 25 ft span, with >6ft fall hazard; decking is unstable, breaking, and rotting; creosote posts off-kilter and undercut; posts shimmed with shingles on concrete pads; erosion on downhill side. Location: Wildwood Trail bridge at mp 15.2, near Cleator trail, south of Saltzman Road.
KGW table row 324. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗7 of 21 assessed built records are rated poor or very bad in the separate condition dataset. Condition ratings do not determine these dollar estimates.
Source: KGW’s November 2023 table. Current status, remaining scope and funding are unverified. Exact duplicate rows count once; other scope overlaps remain unresolved.
Compare repair estimates across parks →Annual service · FY 2026–27 adopted
A complete annual cost is not yet available.
This property has no named account linked in the public budget extract. Shared crews and citywide programs may still fund its care.
Later budget supplements and unallocated shared services are not included.
Annual breakdown & district context →District picture · District 4
This park in the district picture
The same public records, read the same way for every property, so this park can be set next to its district. Each figure keeps its own source and date. “Not available” means the source has no record for this property. It is not a zero.
People nearby
- Residents within a half mile
- 10,300
- Households within a half mile
- 4,693
2020 Census blocks whose centre point lies within a half mile of the park boundary, measured in a straight line. Residents, not visitors. Blocks outside the city limits count.
Recorded backlog
- Open backlog IDs
- 33
- Closed backlog IDs
- 12
Records in the PP&R backlog map workbook that name this property. The workbook publishes no cost field, so these are counts of records, not dollars.
Active capital projects
- Active geocoded projects
- 3
- Estimated cost, as published
- $3,285,022
- Projects with no published cost
- 1
- Funding source codes, as published
- 2019 Metro Local Share, MM1x
Geocoded PP&R capital projects at this property, a subset of the full capital program. The cost is the published estimated total project cost, not spending to date.
Registered programs
- Program sections
- 1
- Registrations
- 20
- On a waitlist
- 2
- Venue
- Lower Macleay Trailhead is in NW Portland. 2960 NW Upshur St, Portland, OR 97210. Meet at the start of the path near the picnic shelter. https://maps.app.goo.gl/UeRamDEVS48sZDfJ6
ActiveNet snapshot taken September 15, 2026. Sections are scheduled classes or sessions; registrations are enrolments on that date, not attendance.
Who is on record
Stewardship group on record
A conservancy, friends group or stewardship partner is on record here. The split of tasks between staff and volunteers is not published.
- Forest Park Conservancy · Partnership Agreement, Aug 15, 2023 to Aug 14, 2028Partnership agreement
- Japanese Garden Society of Oregon · Lease, May 1, 2022 to Apr 30, 2027Parking lot lease at Forest Park, White Shield Center
- Oregon Bird Alliance · Permit, Jun 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021Enchroachment permit
Partners at assets here: Forest Park Conservancy (stewardship)
From the department-provided partnership directory. It records what is on paper, not who does each task. Each agreement links to its entry on PP&R's agreements with partners, with the public text where it's posted, how to request it where it isn't, and the rules that govern partnerships.
Condition across all assets
Citywide condition atlasAcross 21 assessed assets at this park, 33% are in poor or very-bad condition (rated 4–5). Pooled from the City's public assessment layers — buildings, bridges, playgrounds, courts, fields, fences, paths and amenities.
This count comes from the City's rated asset layers; the “Public assets” list below is a separate furnishings inventory, so its items and scores are counted separately and the two totals need not match.
Good · 8Above fair · 2Fair · 4Poor · 0Very bad · 7
Assessed asset families here
Amenities & furnishings2007 (2007–2026)Buildings2018Fences2022Pathways & trails
Condition is rated 1 (good) to 5 (very bad); no score means not yet assessed and is excluded. Park trees are inventoried separately and not counted here. These assessment records do not contain repair costs. Historical project estimates are shown separately.
Repair ledger
Public data does not currently flag repair candidates for this park. Additional PP&R maintenance exports can be added without changing the page structure.
Know this park?
Seen something here that's broken, fixed, or missing from this list? Records are updated periodically; tell us what you see.
Send a condition note →Public assets
All 34Furnishings the City inventories here, with each item's condition score — 1 is good, 5 is very bad. Asset photos aren't public yet.
Bench×23
–×23
Bike Rack×5
11111
Permanent Bollard×2
22
Permanent Trash Can×2
11
Drinking Fountain×1
–
Litter Bag Dispenser×1
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Related capital projects
Forest Park Critical Infrastructure
No public description.
ActivePhase pending$1,642,511
Forest Park Critical Infrastructure
No public description.
ActivePhase pending$1,642,511
Forest Park Renovations
Provide safe access to nature and improve emergency response access in Forest Park by making trail and fire lane access improvements with a focus on safety and accessibility. Work to include renovations to culverts, bridges, and trailheads.
ActivePhase pendingCost pending PP&R verification
Official Portland.gov profile
From the City's park page
Forest Park on Portland.gov
Forest Park, at 5,200 acres, provides critical refuge for hundreds of native wildlife and plant species and acts as an important air and water filter. With more than 80 miles of trails, it also provides invaluable access to nature, exercise, and educational opportunities for the region.
All trail condition updates and trail closures are listed on the trail closures and delays webpage. When you visit Forest Park, please be aware of your surroundings. Contact ParkTrails@portlandooregon.gov to report trail hazards or failures.
There are more than 40 access points to Forest Park. Popular trailheads and the trails they connect can be found on the Forest Park Trails printable map.
Review the Forest Park pocket guide, which shares information about key Forest Park trails, maps, accessibility, and other information.
City label
Natural area
Official acres
5,099.68
City section
Downtown
Neighborhood
Forest Park
Location
DirectionsHours
Park hours: 5:00 am-10:00 pm Permitted activities include pedestrian use on all trails; cycling and equestrian use on designated trails. Motorized mobility devices allowed for people with disabilities. Dogs on-leash only. Prohibited activities include off-leash dogs, fires, drones, motorized vehicles, camping, fireworks, hunting and fishing, and possession of firearms.
Amenities and activities
Vista pointTrails (biking)Trails (equestrian)Trails (hiking)
All dogs must be leashed in this park.
This page, on a sign
The QR label for this park points here. Print labels →
https://parks.portlandciviclab.org/parks/forest-park-127?utm_source=park_qr&utm_medium=sign&utm_campaign=park_127
Where this comes from
Facilities from the City's amenity pages and asset layers; hours, photo, and history from the City's park page; programs and events from its catalogs; condition from PortlandMaps public records. Where the City publishes nothing, this page says so instead of guessing.