About 46 Acres in size, this steeply sloped site is part of the Fanno Watershed, containing the headwaters of the two forks of Woods Creek. Although most of the park was logged about one hundred years ago, there are still some historic trees. About 98% of the landscape is native including oaks, Douglas fir, cedar, willow, red and blue elderberry, Oregon grape, trillium, thimbleberry, and others. It offers a natural setting that attracts wildlife in the quiet woods, along the creek, and in the meadow. Linked on this page is a PDF with a more detailed map of the trails.

Woods Memorial Natural Area was a gift to Multnomah County from the Southwest Hills Kiwanis Club on December 15, 1950. The deed stipulated that the “site was to be . . . used for park and playground purposes only. . . .” Multnomah County transferred ownership of the site to the city of Portland in 1988.

Volunteer Events:
Work parties are every 4^th Saturday we skip July, August, December and January. For more info look at Activities/Events page.

Park Location or Entrance:
SW 45th Avenue and Woods Street
Portland, OR 97219

Dickinson Park

Park Location or Entrance:
SW 55th Avenue and Alfred Court
Portland, OR 97219

Park hours: 5:00am-midnight
Park amenities/activities
Playground
Park policy
All dogs must be leashed in this park.

It is located on the edge of SW Portland, minutes from Tigard, and it is a refreshing space. There is a beautiful view in which adults can admire while your children climb on a modern playground.