Wilsonville Parks Brochure
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Willamette River Memorial Park Graham Oaks Th e Willamette River originates between Nature Park Memorial Park is the City’s oldest and largest park. Th e Memorial Park property was acquired by the City in 1968 and is located on the Willamette the Cascade Mountains and the Coast Adjacent to the western city limits, the River with one-half mile of river frontage. Th e park is comprised of 120 acres of recreational opportunities and natural habitat. It has become a Range. The area between 250-acre Graham Oaks Nature Park is a part cherished resource for the community and off ers a diversity of active and passive recreational opportunities. these two rangesnges of the regional open space system. Owned is referred to as anand operated by Metro, the site improve- the Willamette Memorial Park is the City’s center for active outdoor recreation and organized community team sports. It is a place wheree people gather for special events, picnics and day camps. Th ere is a very clear distinction between the developed, grassy mentsm provide visitors with opportunities Valley. While to interact with nature. Graham Oaks the Willamette portions of the recreational core of the park and the forests that form a dense vegetative envelope that surrounds the recreational sports complex. Memorial Park features many amenities including: fi elds used for baseball/softball/soccer, showcases sustainable development River is one practices and includes a small parking of the nation’s boat dock, picnic areas, sand volleyball, disc golf, pickleball, drinking fountains, restroom facilities, an off leash dog run, tennis and basketball courts, skatepark, playgrounds and picnic shelters that can be rented for group functions. lot along Wilsonville Road, a hierarchy largest rivers, it of trail types with miles of walking and also has the uniquenique Undeveloped portions of the park feature forested areas, stream riparian corridors and open meadow landscapes. cycling paths, a picnic shelter, restrooms, distinction of being one off onlyl a handfulh dfl Boeckman Creek bisects the park and joins the Willamette River just outside the southeast corner of the park. A pedes- ininterpretive nodes with seating, educational of rivers that fl ows north. Because of the trian bridge over the creek provides an opportunity to view the City’s fi rst fi sh passage and stream restoration project.ct. ininformation and areas for quiet contempla- Chehalem Mountains, the river flows Approximately 50 acres of native forest can be explored in the park. Th e native landscapes of the park provide wonderfulderful tiotion. Th e site was completely restored in from west to east through the city sepa- opportunities for walking and observing wildlife. 2007, with over 150,000 trees and shrubs rating the Charbonneau District to the being planted in six diff erent habitat types. south. Th e Willamette has always been During the spring of 2015, the park recieved an updated 10-year Master Plan including: park rehabilitation, enhancement of existing elements and The site containsins a a significant resource for Wilsonville. the addition of new recreational features. mix of foresteded Historically, the Boone’s Ferry crossed the terrain, seasonal river and connected Salem to Portland. wetlands and This is the reason that Wilsonville was Oregon white originally established. The river lies oak savanna within the largest watershed in Oregonn MuraseMur Plaza offering rich and provides a potable water sourcece wildlife viewingg for the community. On average, 21 MuraseM Plaza has become the community’s playground. Th e interactive water feature and spray deck serve as a gateway opportunities. billion gallons of water fl ow past the into Memorial Park. As visitors move through the park, the amenities create a series of experiences that move the visitor Paths traverse the site Wilsonville banks daily. Downstream from today to the City’s rich past. Park users transition from urban to rural and architectural to nature as they move east connecting to existing neighborhoods and from Wilsonville, the river flows across the park towards Boeckman Creek. An old nut orchard and the century old Stein-Boozier barn sit adjacent to the schools and the CREST environmental through Portland to its confluence children’s play area. Overall, the peaceful setting provides a draw for all ages and activity levels. education center, providing visitors with with the Columbia River. opportunities to interact with diverse habi- Th e Murase playground contains two large play structures with one of the structures being fully accessible. tats and wildlife. Coff ee Lake Wetlands Coffee Lake Creek originates in the Natural Areas and Tualatin-Sherwood area and fl ows south Native Habitats through Wilsonville to the Willamette Town Center Park and Oregon Korean War Memorial A diversity of native habitats can be found River. The wetland habitat along the within Wilsonville’s park system. In the creek supports many important species TownTown Center Park, an urban park located in the heart of the city, is a popular destination for people of all ages. Willamette Valley, landscapes and plant of migratory and resident wildlife and OneOn of the highlights of the park is a water feature where kids can play and splash on hot summer days. Th e ccommunitiesomm have native wetland plants. Th e Coff ee Lake parkp includes a large grassy area, kids play area, half-court basketball court, picnic areas and is home to bebeen infl uenced by Wetlands is a part of the larger Tonquin community concerts and festivals. Th e Parks and Recreation Administrative Offi ces are also located within ggeologic events, Geological area whose unique landscape Town Center Park. climate and includes formations such as kolk ponds cultural history. and basalt hummocks that were formed Glaciations, during the Missoula Floods some 13,000 Th e Oregon Korean War Memorial was dedicated in Town Center Park on September 30, 2000. Th e volcanic to 15,000 years ago. In 2008, Boeckman memorial centerpiece is a 94 foot long ‘Wall of Honor’ containing the names of 287 Oregon service men and eeruptions, earth- Road was extended over the wetlands womenw killed in the Korean War. A bronze statue honoring General Douglas MacArthur is also located at the quakesqua and floods with a ppedestrian side Memorial.M have shaped the land- wawalkl providing scape and created distinct soils and wwildlife viewing landforms. Native people maintained oopportunities. Boones Ferry Park open pasture through periodic burns and TThe impact of settlers cleared extensive areas for agri- ddevelopment culture. Native habitats such as meadows, wwas minimized Boone’s Ferry Park is located along the Willamette River at the terminus of Boone’s Ferry Road in Old Town. Th e parkrk coniferous forests, mixed deciduous wwith wetland is the former location of the Boone’s Ferry which crossed the Willamette River. River ferries crossed here for 107 years, woodlands, riparian corridors and mimitigationt and transporting thousands of horses, cows, buggies, automobiles and pedestrians across the river connecting Salem to wetlands are all accessible in local parks. wildlife passage struc- Portland prior to the completion of Interstate 5. Boone’s Ferry ceased operations in 1954. Th e Tauchman House, Take a moment to visit the Oregon Ash tures. A variety of wildlife including great located in Boone’s Ferry Park, is a turn-of-the-century house available for private events. From Boone’s Ferry Park, a forested wetland at Park at Merryfi eld or blue heron, osprey, bobcat, raccoon, trail under the Boone bridge connects to Memorial Park. the mixed coniferous/deciduous forests black-tailed deer and Northern red- of Memorial Park. legged frogs have been observed in this During the fall of 2018, the park recieved an updated Master Plan including: greater river access, a dog park, a new unique ecosystem. playground, increased trails and a landing site for the French Prairie Bridge. Arrowhead Creek Park Park Rules 10350 SW Arrowhead Creek Lane Park Amenities In an effort to keep Wilsonville parks Boones Ferry Park Arrowhead Creek Soccer Fields safe and enjoyable for all users we 31240 SW Boones Ferry Road Park uuu u ask that you obey the following: Canyon Creek Park Boones Ferry Park uuuuuuBaseball/Softball Fields 26610 SW Canyon Creek Road Park hours are 5:00am to 10:00pm unless otherwise approved. Courtside Park Canyon Creek Park uuu u Basketball Court 7665 SW Wimbledon Circle South Alcohol is not permitted in Edelweiss Park Courtside Park uuu Wilsonville parks unless approved by permit. 28970 SW Costa Circle West Sand Volleyball Engelman Park Edelweiss Park uuuuu 29987 SW Montebello Drive All Wilsonville parks are smoke Tennis and tobacco-free. Graham Oaks Nature Park Engelmann Park uuu 11825 SW Wilsonville Road Keep pets on-leash except in the Dog Graham Oaks Hathaway Park (Metro Owned) uuu u Pickleball Park located at Memorial Park; 29455 SW Meadow Loop properly dispose of pet waste. Memorial Park Hathaway Park uuuuu Skate Park 8100 SW Memorial Drive Overnight camping is not allowed in Wilsonville parks. Murase Plaza Memorial Park uuuuuu u uuuuuu Childrens Play Area 8300 SW Memorial Drive No open flames, fires, charcoal grills Murase Plaza uu uuuuu Palermo Park or camp stoves shall be allowed. 28732 SW Costa Circle East Interactive Water Feature Propane grills may be used but must Palermo Park uuu be kept on paved surfaces. Park at Merryfield 29778 SW Camelot Street Park at Merryfield uuu Off Leash Dog Area No person shall possess any loaded Piccadilly Park firearm; discharge any firearm, pellet 28870 SW Costa Cirle West gun, bow and arrow, slingshot, or Piccadilly Park uuuu River Fox Park Walking Trails other weapon capable of inflicting 11249 SW Champoeg Drive injury on any person, bird or animal. River Fox Park uuuu Sofia Park Picnic Tables 28836 SW Costa Circle West No removal of, or damage to, park Sofia Park uu uuu grounds, structures or facilities.