Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Portland

Name: Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Address: Portland, United States

#137 among attractions in Portland

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Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Portland

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The Tryon Creek State Natural Area is a state park located primarily in Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is the only Oregon state park within a major metropolitan area. The 645-acre park lies between Boones Ferry Road and Terwilliger Boulevard in southwest Portland in Multnomah County and northern Lake Oswego in Clackamas County and is bisected from north to south by Tryon Creek. To the north, the park abuts the Lewis & Clark Law School campus. ()

Established: 1975 (49 years ago)Elevation: 190 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°26'15"N, 122°40'37"W

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Lake Oswego (Forest Highlands)Portland United States

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Tryon Creek State Natural Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hoffman Art Gallery, Waverley Country Club, Agnes Flanagan Chapel, Aubrey Watzek Library.

1 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Hoffman Art Gallery, Portland
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portland, the Hoffman Art Gallery stands as an understated cornerstone of the city's vibrant art scene. This distinguished gallery is housed within the campus of Lewis & Clark College, providing a dynamic space for the exhibition of contemporary...
1.6 miNE
Golf
Waverley Country Club, Portland
41 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.
1 miN
Church
Agnes Flanagan Chapel, Portland
25 min walk • Agnes Flanagan Chapel is a chapel on the Lewis & Clark College campus, in Portland, Oregon. The building was designed by Paul Thiry, completed in 1968, and officially dedicated in February 1969.
1 miN
Library
Aubrey Watzek Library, Portland
26 min walk • The Aubrey Watzek Library is a library on the Lewis & Clark College campus, in Portland, Oregon.
1 miS
Spiritual, Church
Centers for Spiritual Living, Lake Oswego
27 min walk • The Centers for Spiritual Living, or CSL, is a religious denomination promoting Religious Science that was founded by Ernest Holmes in 1926. Before 2011, it was two organizations known as United Centers for Spiritual Living and International Centers for Spiritual Living.
1.2 miE
Park, Garden
Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close, Portland
32 min walk • Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close are located on a hillside estate overlooking the Willamette River in Dunthorpe, Oregon, in the United States.
0.6 miW
Park
Arnold–Park Log Home, Portland
15 min walk • The Arnold–Park Log Home is a historic house, located in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is preserved by the State of Oregon within the Tryon Creek State Natural Area.
1.4 miSE
Bridge
Lake Oswego Railroad Bridge, Lake Oswego
37 min walk • The Lake Oswego Railroad Bridge is a truss railroad bridge that spans the Willamette River between Lake Oswego, Oregon and Oak Grove, Oregon. Owned by the Union Pacific Railroad, it is currently leased by the Portland and Western Railroad.
0.9 miN
Universities and schools
Lewis & Clark College, Portland
23 min walk • Lewis & Clark College is a private liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon. Originally chartered in 1867 as the Albany Collegiate Institute in Albany, Oregon, the college was relocated to Portland in 1938 and in 1942 adopted the name Lewis & Clark College after the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
0.9 miE
Colonial revival architecture
Donald and Ruth McGraw House, Portland
22 min walk • The Donald and Ruth McGraw House, located in the Dunthorpe neighborhood of Multnomah County, Oregon, just outside the Portland municipal boundary, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was the home of the late Donald and Ruth McGraw. It was designed by architect Jamieson Parker.
1.1 miE
Colonial revival architecture
Pierre Rossiter and Charlotte Hines House, Portland
29 min walk • The Pierre Rossiter and Charlotte Hines House is a house located in Portland, Oregon listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1927, the house illustrates Colonial Revial architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tryon Creek State Natural Area?

Nearby attractions include Arnold–Park Log Home, Portland (15 min walk), H. L. and Gretchen Hoyt Corbett House, Portland (17 min walk), Elliott R. Corbett House, Portland (20 min walk), Donald and Ruth McGraw House, Portland (22 min walk).

How to get to Tryon Creek State Natural Area by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tryon Creek State Natural Area:

Bus

Southwest Boones Ferry Road & Stephenson • Lines: 38 (14 min walk)
Southwest Palatine Hill & Lewis & Clark Gate 6 • Lines: 39 (19 min walk)