Butterfly Park, Portland

Name: Butterfly Park
Address: Portland, United States

#391 among attractions in Portland

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Facts and practical information

Butterfly Park is a city park of about 1 acre in south Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located at 7720 Southwest Macadam Avenue, the park includes a natural area and walking paths near the Willamette River. The natural area provides important habitat for butterflies, including mourning cloaks and orange sulphurs. ()

Created: 1996Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°28'11"N, 122°40'12"W

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Lair Hill (South Portland)Portland United States

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Day trips

Butterfly Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oaks Amusement Park, Puppet Museum, Waverley Country Club, Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel.

~1920 ftE
Amusement park
Oaks Amusement Park, Portland
10 min walk • Nestled in the historic Sellwood neighborhood of Portland, United States, Oaks Amusement Park is a cherished local treasure that has been providing joy and entertainment to visitors since its inception in 1905. As one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks...
0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Puppet Museum, Portland
21 min walk • Tucked away in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, lies a hidden gem that celebrates the time-honored tradition of puppetry—the Puppet Museum. This unique cultural institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the art of puppetry from around the world.
1.4 miSE
Golf
Waverley Country Club, Portland
36 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Pacific Northwest, Waverley Country Club stands as a prestigious retreat just south of Portland, Oregon. Celebrated for its exceptional golf course, this private club has been a haven for golf aficionados since its founding in 1896.
0.4 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel, Portland
12 min walk • The Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel, located in southeast Portland, Oregon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed around 1913, it is located within the Oaks Amusement Park, a 117-year-old "trolley park".
0.9 miNW
Park
George Himes Park, Portland
22 min walk • George Himes Park is a 35.97-acre public park in southwest Portland, Oregon. The space was acquired in 1903.
0.8 miNE
Park
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, Portland
21 min walk • Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a city park of about 141 acres in southeast Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in a floodplain along the east bank of the Willamette River near Sellwood, the park is known for attracting a wide variety of birds.
0.5 miE
Park, Playground
Sellwood Park, Portland
13 min walk • Sellwood Park is a city park of about 17 acres in southeast Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon.
0.8 miSW
Cemetery
Beth Israel Cemetery, Portland
21 min walk • Beth Israel Cemetery is a cemetery in southwest Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Sellwood Bridge, Portland
12 min walk • The Sellwood Bridge is a deck arch bridge that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, in the United States. The current bridge opened in 2016 and replaced a 1925 span that had carried the same name.
1.6 miSE
Cemetery
Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery, Portland
41 min walk • Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery is an historic cemetery in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States.
~1790 ftN
Park
Willamette Park, Portland
9 min walk • Willamette Park is a city park of about 26 acres in south Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located at Southwest Macadam Avenue and Nebraska Street, the park includes a boat dock and ramp, paved and unpaved paths, picnic areas, restrooms, a dog off-leash area, playground, soccer field, and tennis courts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Butterfly Park?

Nearby attractions include Willamette Park, Portland (9 min walk), Sellwood Riverfront Park, Portland (11 min walk), Sellwood Bridge, Portland (12 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Portland (13 min walk).

How to get to Butterfly Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Butterfly Park:

Bus

Southwest Virginia & Taylors Ferry • Lines: 43 (4 min walk)
Southwest Macadam & Nevada • Lines: 35, 36, 99 (6 min walk)

Train

Oaks Park (12 min walk)