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14 Visitor Guide | Beaverton Area 2011-2012 | www.Beaverton.org | 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 fve miles of trails through forests, creeks, wetland, ponds and meadows.

Bethany Lake Park and Rock Creek Trail:

Park amenities include a large lake for fshing 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 felds, 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 frst.

Commonwealth Lake Park:

This site spans more than 20 acres and is a popular fshing 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 (wildfowers 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.

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