Macleay Park
| Address: | NW 29th Ave & Upshur St, Portland, OR 97210, USA |
| Phone: | +1 503-823-7529 |
| Site: | portlandoregon.gov |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | 5AM–11PM 5AM–11PM 5AM–11PM 5AM–11PM 5AM–11PM 5AM–11PM 5AM–11PM |
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Krystal Foster
This place is fantastic and I can thank a recent field trip I took for a science class for cluing me in about it (We were doing a bio-assessment on Balch Creek by collecting macroinvertebrates if you were curious). This creek happens to be a tributary of the Willamette River and was named after Danford Balch, who was the first person legally hanged in the state of Oregon. While wandering around in this park it is hard to believe that you are located just minutes away from Portlands city center. Macleay Park is one of the entrances of Forrest Park. There are a couple fairly easy hikes you can choose to do from this starting location. The longest one is about a five mile round trip haul and heads right up to the Pittock Mansion. I actually wish I had looked at the hiking map posted at the park entrance to learn about this. I believe I turned around to head back right before reaching the mansion. One of the great things about hiking around in this section of forest park is Balch Creek flows right near you. I always find it extra relaxing to hear the sounds of water while hanging out in nature. If you need to get out of the house and be one with nature, but dont want to travel far from home. This is the place to go!
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Chris Stone
My favorite place to begin a run. There are many trail heads to the Forest Park trail system, but Mcleay Lower is my favorite. Form there you can go on a good run up to the Stone House (an old WPA building that has seen better days). The Audubon Society and Pittock mansion are also a short run away. The main trail is nice during the summer, but I prefer the winter. In the winter the creek that follows the trial is running a faster pace and provides a nice site while walking/running the trail.
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Stephen Morris
Unable to give it more than one star, because after driving over an hour to hike here we found it closed for construction. Then as we searched for another hiking opportunity on our phones we had the privilege of inhaling the marijuana smoke from a group of teens nearby. A disappointing experience to say the least. Would be nice if Google was updated with trail closures. Do your research before heading to this park. Looked like construction may last a while.
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Miroslav Atanasov
My favorite place to hike in Portland(within city limits). The trails are Maintained perfectly by the staff. You can run, walk, take your kids or pets out, or just take a leisurely stroll. There are many cool place to stop including the creepy Witches Castle(more like a house). Regardless, this is a beautiful park with a lot to offer. Having this park so close to the city is amazing. Great place to get a work out in or just hike.
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J P
A great staging area for meeting up with friends to go on a hike. It has bathroom facilities, and that said this would be the type of occasion I would be pleased to find there was the alcohol antibacterial hand gel stuff in the bag I packed, even though I am opposed to its use in general.
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Kelli Fox
Though the lower Macleay trail is currently under construction (August, 2017), the upper trails and other nearby trails in Forest Park are a trail runners slice of heaven. If you enjoy rolling hills in a canopy of trees, this is the area for you.
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Michael Holland
Great park, but way too popular on a sunny weekend day. If youre looking for a good hike, start at the park, but walk up to Holman lane to get to a part of Forest Park with a lot less people.
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Mathew Parks
The park was awesome with tons of hiking and plenty of places for a picnic. The park is huge and connects into Forest Park so if you plan on hiking make sure to consult the maps.
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Richard Bolt
Love this park. Lots of trails. Good for running, hiking, kid friendly and fun. Close to downtown yet feels a world away.
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Brandon Poe
Great trails but it can be quite muddy after some rain. We brought our dogs here and they were covered in mud afterwards.
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Melinda Doominguez
Came to take a quick walk around the park but the trails go on for quite a ways...there is also a restroom here.
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yevgeniy pavlenko
Great hike, currently the old "bathroom" is vandalized with spray paint. Its a shame someone would do that.
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Adolf Valdez
Creepily beautiful ruined by homeless druggie needles and trash Problems with cars being smash and grab
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Leaf Nunes
Fun hike along a creek inside the city limits, informative placards about the local biome.
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franz goering
I absolutely love it. The hike was beautiful and the veiw was truly a sight to behold
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paul owen
Part of forest Park complex. Great to hike from here up to pittock mansion.
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Chad Crandall
Great park to get out and do some walking or running in. Well kept trails.
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Mika Elle Dee
Love the Witch House. One of my favorite spots in all of Portland.
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Dane Casperson
Great park, but I always like parks so Im pretty easy to please
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Tia Danay
amazing spot to go for a hike, not too difficult, dog friendly.
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Matthew Gast
You can feel like the wilds without leaving Portland.
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Mahone
Easy and beautiful walk. Just minutes from the city.
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Justen Perry-Kennedy
Beautiful park, and great trail hikes in the area!
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Andrew N Bre
Such a gem in the city. You must see this trail.
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Jodi Wright
Great trail head. Limited neighborhood parking
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Joel Cosme, Jr
The best place to take a break from the city.
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Mike Moss
Beautiful trails right next to downtown
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John Hills
Cool park with a stream to walk along
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Michelle Nicole
Beautiful hike, although crowded.
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The Daffy
Great trails. Beautiful scenery
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F Fox
Beautiful, dog friendly walks
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Keaton Hill
Open area with a neat trail
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Tamara Holiday
Nice peaceful & easy hike!
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Noel Dong
Beautiful hike in Portland
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Walt Moorhouse
Absolutely gorgeous park.
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jeremy gatehouse
Keep up the great work!
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Ivan Arellano
Open space, nice trail.
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jennifer Hobbs
Great trails!
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Chris Nowack
Nice hiking!!
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Nora DePalma
Beautiful!
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Shashikumar Nagaraju
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becky lewis
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