Parks and Recreation

Synonym: 
parksrec

Ongoing Monthly Volunteer Opportunities

Monthly Work Parties, 9am-12pm:

1st Saturday of the Month- Mary S. Young Park

 Contact: Judy Jennings, msypvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com

2nd Saturday of the month-Carriage Way Open Space

Contact: Leonard Sawchuk, sawchuknw@gmail.com

3rd Saturday of the month- Burnside Park

Contact: Steve Miesen, smiesen@hotmail.com

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Volunteer with Parks and Recreation

West Linn Parks & Recreation volunteers dedicate thousands of hours each year to various programs, projects and events throughout the parks system. Volunteer efforts and needs continue to grow with the community and for this our volunteers are greatly appreciated! People volunteer for a variety of reasons, including: obtain service hours, team building exercises, gain job skills experience, habitat enhancement projects, meet great people and have fun!

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Community Events

The City of West Linn sponsors and assists with a variety of events in the community each year. Ranging from small neighborhood activities to city-wide festivals, the City is proud to assist with events that bring neighbors together in celebration of the community. Don't miss these great events provided and managed by the City of West Linn.  

McLean Park and House

Welcome to McLean Park and House, Oregon's charming and intimate venue, located only 20 minutes outside Portland in historic West Linn.

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Camassia Nature Preserve

Camassia Natural Area is a 22.5 acre natural area owned and maintained by the Nature Conservancy. This nature area offers unique and rare plant species, wildlife viewing, and hiking trails.  Here is the link to the preserve page:  http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/o... The Nature Conservancy 503-802-8100 fax 503-802-8199 oregon@tnc.org

Wilderness Park

Wilderness is a beautiful natural park spanning 51.4 acres. This park consists of numerous hiking trails and pathways. The park has access points on Clark Street, Oregon City Blvd., Prospect Street, and Windsor Terrace.

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West Linn Skate Park

The West Linn Skate park is known for its large, fast bowls and its huge oververt. There also is a nice shallow area with a pyramid and many street objects including a four stair, ledges, and a rail.

Skate Park Hours: Opens - 9:00 a.m. Closes - Dusk or 8:00 p.m.
 

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Tualatin River (Open Space)

Tualatin River Open Space is 7 acres with access from Michael Court. Beautiful setting on the banks of the Tualatin River. Metro Grant Project included planting native species, constructing fishing platform, improving paths/walkways, and interpretive signage at this park.

Sunset Park

10/30/2023-Zipline is currently down due to repairs needed.

The renovation of Sunset Park was completed in 2020. 

Sunset Park is 5.1 acres located at the corner of Long Street and Bittner Street. Locatio.n: 4665 Bittner Street West Linn, OR 97068 How to Get There (PDF) Site Map (PDF) Bird's Eye View (Bing Map)

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Sunburst Park

Sunburst Park is an island of park, 6.5 acres in size and can be accessed from Derby Street, Suncrest Drive, Bellevue Terrace, and Sunray Terrace. This park offers play equipment, a basketball pad, and turf areas for picnicking, games, etc.

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