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Visitor Guide
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Beaverton Area 2012-2013
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www.Beaverton.org
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503-644-0123
Howard M. Terpenning
Recreation Complex:
This award-winning, 92-acre complex is a
beehive of recreational activity, receiving
about 8 million visits per year. It offers
facilities for tennis, aquatics, basketball,
soccer, softball, and other sports as well as
two skate parks, an indoor walking/running
track, trails and natural area.
Jenkins Estate:
This 68-acre country estate on Cooper
Mountain features a log home dating from
1912 and a refurbished stable suitable for
business meetings and social events. The
beautifully landscaped grounds are used
frequently for weddings.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park:
Opened in mid-2009, this 230-acre park
offers a nature house and 3 ½ miles of trails
through various habitats, including a small
prairie and stands of Oregon white oak.
Don’t miss the spectacular view of the
Chehalem Mountains.
Tualatin Hills Nature Park:
This 222-acre wildlife preserve is an oasis
of solitude just minutes from the hustle-
bustle of downtown Beaverton. It has an
interpretive center and five miles of trails
through forests, creeks, wetland, ponds and
meadows.
Bethany Lake Park and Rock Creek Trail:
Park amenities include a large lake for
fishing and wildlife viewing, information
kiosk, and picnic tables. Bike or walk the
paved path for miles past playgrounds and
green space.
Raleigh Park and Swim Center:
The heavily-wooded park has ball fields,
tennis courts, play equipment and more.
Enjoy a picnic by the 25-yard outdoor pool
(summer only) or go for a swim.
Somerset Park and Swim Center:
Cool off at the 25-yard outdoor pool
(summer only), then play some tennis at
the adjoining park or watch a ball game.
Or turn the kids loose for fun on the play
equipment.
Greenway Park:
This 87-acre park snakes through south
Beaverton, offering not just sports facilities
but wetlands and wildlife habitat, too. Try
your hand at disc golf on the nine-hole
course, THPRD’s first.
Commonwealth Lake Park:
This site spans more than 20 acres and is a
popular fishing hangout thanks to its well
maintained dock and easy access to the
water. A paved trail encircles the lake for
walkers and joggers.
Hyland Forest Park:
This heavily-wooded 30-acre site has been
described as “a welcome breath of
wilderness in the suburban heart
of Beaverton.” The trail system not only
offers exercise, but good sightseeing
(wildflowers in spring, leaves in the fall).
For more parks information, go to the
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation website
www.thprd.org or call 503-645-6433.
Parks: Top 10 in the Beaverton Area
Tualatin Hills Nature Park.
SUSAN GOULD
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