Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, Portland

Name: Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Address: Portland, United States

#157 among attractions in Portland

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

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. In 1988, the park was named Portland's first wildlife refuge, and in 2004, it was designated the city's first migratory bird park. ()

Created: 1959Elevation: 13 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°28'33"N, 122°39'22"W

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Southeast Uplift (Westmoreland)Portland United States

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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oaks Amusement Park, Eastmoreland Golf Course, Puppet Museum, Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel.

0.4 miSW
Amusement park
Oaks Amusement Park, Portland
12 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...
1.1 miSE
Golf
Eastmoreland Golf Course, Portland
28 min walk • Tucked away in the lush, verdant expanses of Southeast Portland lies the Eastmoreland Golf Course, a verdant oasis for golf enthusiasts and a testament to the city's commitment to green spaces. Established in the early 20th century, this historic golf course has been a...
0.9 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Puppet Museum, Portland
24 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.
~1930 ftSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel, Portland
10 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".
0.8 miE
Bridge
Bybee Bridge, Portland
20 min walk • The Bybee Bridge is a bridge over McLoughlin Boulevard in southeast Portland, Oregon connecting the Eastmoreland and Sellwood neighborhoods. The bridge is named after James Francis Bybee.
0.8 miSE
Park
Westmoreland Park, Portland
22 min walk • Westmoreland Park is a municipal park located in the Westmoreland area of southeast Portland, Oregon's Westmoreland neighborhood, United States. The property for the park was acquired in 1936 and encompasses 42.01 acres.
1 miE
Park, Garden
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Portland
26 min walk • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is a botanical garden located between Reed College and the Eastmoreland Golf Course in southeastern Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon.
0.6 miS
Park, Playground
Sellwood Park, Portland
16 min walk • Sellwood Park is a city park of about 17 acres in southeast Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon.
0.9 miSW
Bridge
Sellwood Bridge, Portland
24 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.
1.3 miE
Library, Gothic Revival architecture
Eliot Hall, Portland
33 min walk • Eliot Hall is the arts and sciences building of Reed College in Portland, Oregon, designed by Albert Ernest Doyle and built in 1912. The building was one of the first buildings constructed at the college. The name was changed to Eliot Hall when it was dedicated to Thomas Lamb Eliot in 1935 and subsequently remodeled.
0.7 miW
Park
Willamette Park, Portland
18 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 Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge?

Nearby attractions include Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Funeral Home, Portland (6 min walk), Sellwood-Moreland, Portland (10 min walk), Moreland Theater, Portland (11 min walk), Sellwood-Moreland Library, Portland (16 min walk).

How to get to Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge:

Bus

Southeast Bybee & 14th • Lines: 70 (7 min walk)
Southeast Milwaukie & Tolman • Lines: 19 (9 min walk)

Train

Oaks Park (10 min walk)

Light rail

Southeast Bybee Boulevard • Lines: Orange (20 min walk)