Marshall Park

I loved Marshall Park when I went there for a hike with a meetup group. It’s like a mini Forest Park, a little expanse of greenery with that lovely green smell in the air.
Marshall Park is perfect for a hike– there are several short trails with a few hills to keep you busy for two to three hours. There are streams, fallen logs covered with moss, tall pine trees and lots of birds to delight you along the way.
There’s a set of swings and a playground as well, if you want to bring kids along.
There isn’t really a place to sit and have a picnic, though. I mean you could do it on the ground, but if you want a clearing and/​or benches and stuff, this isn’t the place for it. I also didn’t find good bathrooms anywhere in here. Parking is okay, I think there is space for about twenty cars at one time.
I don’t think it matches up to Mt. Tabor in terms of the views or park facilities. But it’s a great spot to go to if you want to have some quiet time in the woods.

Awesome park for kids ages 3 – 9. No swings, but a lilypad swing. My 1.5yr old also enjoyed the slides.

I really like Marshall Park for the days that I just want to take a quick walk that is close to home, but I want to be in the woods (which is always). It is very similar to Tryon Creek State Park, and in fact is connected to it. But if you are short for time, a fitness beginner or you just want an easy and beautiful woodsy walk, this is a great option. There is also a little park in the middle that has a small playground. Great for kids, and I even saw a birthday party going on there once. This is also the first park I went to when I decided I wanted to start hiking a bit, but as a novice I didn’t want to get in over my head and so I picked the easiest hike I could find. And of course, it is beautiful!

Marshall Park is approx 25 acres of amazing in SW Portland. I did what I assume was the entire park trail system and it figures to be about 4 miles in total, with several (Tryon) creek crossings and about a hundred feet of elevation gain and loss. It is really a unique park with wide open spaces and nice views of Tryon Creek and the canyon it has formed. Enjoy!