Marquam Nature Park
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| Marquam Nature Park | |
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| Location | SW Marquam St. and Sam Jackson Park Rd. Portland, Oregon |
| Area | 204.87 acres (82.91 ha) |
| Operated by | Portland Parks & Recreation |
Marquam Nature Park is a 203.5-acre (82.4 ha) park, located in the gulch northeast of Marquam hill in southwest Portland, Oregon, United States. The park was acquired by Portland Parks & Recreation in 1979.[1] Marquam Nature Park is in Southwest Portland in the Tualatin Mountains, also known as the West Hills, and has several miles of hiking trails.[2]
Description and history
[edit]Marquam Nature Park includes part of the Marquam Trail, which connects to the 40-Mile Loop. The natural area includes many native plant species, including bigleaf maple, Douglas fir, red cedar, and western hemlock. The park's entrance features a shelter with interpretive displays and maps.[1] The volunteer organization called Friends of Marquam Nature Park formed in 1968 after neighbors of the park successfully prevented housing development on Marquam Ravine.[3]
In 2013, Friends of Marquam Nature Park and the Regional Arts & Culture Council funded a mosaic project for one of the shelter's walls. The project cost $17,600; assembly began in August, and the dedication took place on September 28, 2013 following its completion.[3][4]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Marquam Nature Park". Portland Parks & Recreation. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "Marquam Trail Loop in Marquam Nature Park, Portland". hikespeak.com. Hikespeak. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ^ a b Hottman, Sara (July 25, 2013). "Southwest Portland's Marquam Nature Park attracts new visitors with public art project". The Oregonian. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "Friends of Marquam Nature Park". www.fmnp.org. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
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