Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

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SE Sellwood Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, located in Portland, Oregon, is a 163-acre natural area on the east bank of the Willamette River. This complex of meadows, woodlands, and wetlands offers a diverse habitat for a variety of wildlife, including migratory birds like hawks, herons, and woodpeckers.

Managed by Portland Parks & Recreation, Oaks Bottom is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore nature and participate in educational programs. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, birdwatching, and hands-on learning experiences through field trips and group programs organized by the City Nature program.

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Kim R.
4/15/2025

Nice trail around the refuge, with boardwalk and dirt/rocky walking surfaces until we joined up with the paved Woodland Trail. Lots of dog walkers on the refuge trail, and loads of cyclists on the...

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Snatchy B.
11/21/2025

The oak to non-oak ratio was a bit underwhelming at times and I felt misled, however the squirrel to smoll-bird ratio was delightful. Gerald, I apologize for scaring you off and do hope that...

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Joan F.
5/6/2025

Okay, I didn't love my walk here. I do like it as a cyclist (5 stars!). However, walking this busy main walkway was too much and a bit nerve wracking as bikes buzzed past us or shouted, "On your...

Chucknonverbal ..
8/20/2024

A gem located right near us. How fortunate we are to have such a natural bird sanctuary out here. Lovely, easy walking and beauty.

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Molly L.
6/21/2019

Oaks Bottom is a fun little trail, but I wouldn't call it a hike at all. I found this randomly while trying to occupy my time waiting for my friend to get off work and it seemed like a great walk...

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