Hoyt Arboretum - Arboretum in Portland - 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, USA

So many fun little trails great for everyone, including handicap. A fun sense of nature, with all the comfort of knowing restrooms and parking lots are close by. Fun for picnics, getting to know someone, fun little date or a fun time with the family

Always a great place for a short walk, a medium length hike or just a picnic. Every season offers a new atmosphere be it the cherry blossom time, fall foliage, sunny summers or lush green wet winter time. So there is no bad time to visit. Most trees are labeled which is great. There are lots of intersecting trails of various lengths and difficulties. Some trails are paved and accessible. Others are more rugged and can get wet in winter months. There are trail markers everywhere and lots of connecting trails. There are usually paid parking spots easily available right near the visitor center. Also, free street parking right outside that which can be more difficult to find.

Great area with lots of trails. The changing leaves are especially pretty right now. Small visitor center by one of the parking lots, has two bathrooms. There are paid lots or you can park on the side of the road.

I swear, I think this park was the only place I really liked about Portland. It seemed like we were in a completely different place. It was so beautiful and there were so many trails to walk on. There was a nice playground for the kids and the rose gardens were stunning. The only thing that did turn us off were the prices to see the Japanese garden.. I dont remember the price per person but it was just too much for our family of 4 so we didnt see it. But we loved walking through the arboretum part.. so much of it we didn't get to see.. but honestly going back to this park would be the only reason I'd ever want to go back to Portland.

Beautiful arboretum. Has charm in fall, when trees play with every color. The entire area is super clean and well kept. If every place was this clean, world would be nicer place.

Redwood trail has been the fave. Good inclines. Wildwood trail is also great to hike through. Restrooms at the visitors center. Plenty of parking. Great place for all. Will definitely go again and try different variations of the loops. Make sure to grab a map at the visitors center. Cellular reception is hit or miss.

Parked right next to the visitors center and paid $8 for parking the whole day. There were a lot of other hikers, but many times we were completely alone walking the trails and it was so peaceful. The maps were easy to follow and we did a handful of trails in just 3 hours. A lot of birds to spot. We saw chicakdees, juncos, a hawk, etc. A must see when you’re in the Portland area.

Fantastic place, great for a mild hike through wondrously and fragrant trees, and even the parking lots have surprises to find - I've seen 3 species I've never seen before (one was still a baby). Surprisingly few bugs - I guess the park's spiders are doing their job. For the challenge - find the dawn redwoods - they're tucked away in a corner which would be normally passed over.