Brandy S.
10/16/2007
I think this a very clever and beautiful park along the Willamette River. It is a bit hard to get to, but very sweet. Bonus: great place to go on a summer afternoon, since it is usually quiet here.
Butterfly Park Naturescape
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7720 SW Macadam Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Butterfly Park in Portland, Oregon is a charming 1-acre urban park located along the Willamette River, providing a natural habitat for butterflies such as mourning cloaks and orange sulphurs. The park features walking paths, a rock garden with native flowering plants, and a variety of bird species like cedar waxwings and killdeer.
Developed over a decade by the South Portland Neighborhood Association and Portland Parks Recreation, Butterfly Park is one of the region's smallest yet most biologically productive greenspaces. Visitors can enjoy views of Ross Island and the river while exploring this peaceful sanctuary in the heart of the city.
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2.54 reviewsChloe B.
8/18/2025
There's no butterflies. This greatly disappointed me. Should have gone to somewhere with actual butterflies. Skip this Naturescape.
Quinn A.
7/26/2021
Spent a nice hour here with my dog on a quiet, secluded beach. We chased sticks in the water and watched the river traffic come and go. Parking is about 4 tight spaces outside the entrance to...
JG D.
7/20/2009
Percent of hassle locating the park: 73% Percent of beautiful views of the river from the park: 62% Percent of actual butterflies within the park: 0% Percent of better places in Portland to spend...
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