Mary S. Young Park
Managed by City of West Linn
132 acres3.5 mi of trail
Heron Creek Loop TrailDog Park TrailRiverside Loop TrailFern Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Tesint at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0A+Outdoors
Outdoors in West Linn
13% of West Linn’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 19 miles of mapped trail cross West Linn, 2.5 per square mile of land. 13% of West Linn’s land is conserved, about 635 acres.
Ahead of 96% of U.S. towns · #6 of 142 in Oregon. What drives it
Conserved land
13%
635 acres · of 7.4 sq mi of land
Trails
19 mi
2.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
545 ac
20 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
17 mi
12 mi lanes · 5.6 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
9
2 beaches · 3 boat launches
What kind of outdoors town is West Linn?
Read from the map. The page puts what stands out first.
Outdoors grade
How much outdoors does West Linn have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, West Linn is ahead of 96% of U.S. towns, #6 of 142 in Oregon. All four inputs are above most U.S. towns; trail miles rank highest, park acres per resident lowest.
A+
OutdoorsA character grade: shown, never part of West Linn’s overall grade.
Conserved land13% of the land · typical OR town 4% · U.S. 4%A−Trails2.5 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land (19 mi) · OR 0.8 · U.S. 0.4A+Park land20 acres of park per 1,000 residents (545 acres) · OR 7 · U.S. 13BParks close to homeVirtually all residents within a half mile of a park · OR 96% · U.S. 72%A+
All U.S. towns we grade (21,298)Ahead of 96%
LessMore
Oregon towns of 2,500+ (142)Ahead of 96%
Water is 8% of West Linn’s area (1 of 8 square miles), so every share here is of land; over land and water together, the conserved share would read 12%.
How sure. Graded on any three of the four inputs instead, the letter would range from A to A+. Trails and many small parks come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers, so coverage varies from town to town; the half mile is a straight line from each census block, so a river or highway in the way isn’t counted against it.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Mary S. Young Park, with 3.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Wilderness Park
Managed by City of West Linn
66 acres2.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Hidden Springs Open Space
Managed by City of West Linn
44 acres1.3 mi of trail
Palomino Loop Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Camassia Natural Area
Managed by The Nature Conservancy
26 acres0.9 mi of trail
Camassia TrailNorthern High School TrailPond Trail
Dogs usually not allowed
Directionsto Camassia parkingWebsite ↗
The White Oak Savanna
Managed by City of West Linn;Trust for Public Lands
24 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Cedar Island Park
Managed by City of West Linn
15 acres0.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Marylhurst Heights Park
Managed by City of West Linn
12 acres0.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Burnside Park
Managed by City of West Linn
17 acres0.5 mi of trail
Willamette River Greenway
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 38 parks & preserves
Mary S. Young Park132 acres · 3.5 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsWilderness Park66 acres · 2.2 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsHidden Springs Open Space44 acres · 1.3 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsCamassia Natural Area26 acres · 0.9 mi of trail · The Nature Conservancy
DirectionsThe White Oak Savanna24 acres · 0.7 mi of trail · City of West Linn;Trust for Public Lands
DirectionsCedar Island Park15 acres · 0.6 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsMarylhurst Heights Park12 acres · 0.6 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsBurnside Park17 acres · 0.5 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsWillamette Park22 acres · 0.4 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsTualatin River Open Space10 acres · 0.4 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsRobinwood Community Park15 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsMaddax Woods9 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsRenaissance Open Space6 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · City of West Linn
West Bridge Park6 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsSahallie Illahee Park5 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · City of West Linn
Cedaroak Boat Ramp8 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsNorth Willamette Neighborhood Park6 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsSwift Shore Open Space5 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · City of West Linn
Bernert Landing Boat Ramp5 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsSunset Park4 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · City of West Linn
DirectionsRiver Bluff Open Space2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · City of West Linn
Tanner Creek Park18 acres · City of West Linn
DirectionsWildwood Open Space16 acres · City of West Linn
Fields Bridge Community Park15 acres · City of West Linn
DirectionsOppenlander Athletic Fields9 acres · West Linn-Wilsonville Schools
DirectionsInterstate Tractor Open Space7 acres · City of West Linn
Hammerle Park5 acres · City of West Linn
DirectionsSunburst Park5 acres · City of West Linn
DirectionsMidhill Park5 acres · City of West Linn
DirectionsTroon Open Space5 acres · City of West Linn
Carriage Way Open Space3 acres · City of West Linn
Skyline Ridge Park2 acres · City of West Linn
Douglas Park2 acres · City of West Linn
Benski Park2 acres · City of West Linn
Parkside Open Space1 acres · City of West Linn
Skye Parkway Open Space1 acres · City of West Linn
Ibach Nature Park1 acres · City of West Linn
Arran Open Space1 acres · City of West Linn
Who protects it
635 conserved acres
13% of West Linn’s land. Water is left out: West Linn has 7.4 square miles of land and 0.7 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages West Linn’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city565 ac
Private owners34 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits28 ac
Other state land25 ac
State Department of Land3 ac
Local Recreation Area · 207 acLocal Park · 155 acState Recreation Area · 127 acLocal Other or Unknown · 46 acPrivate Recreation or Education · 32 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 3 of 62 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary S. Young State Recreation Area State Recreation Area | Town or city | 127 | Open |
| Wilderness Park Local Park | Town or city | 67 | Open |
| West Linn-Wilsonville Schools Local School Facility or Land Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 50 | Open |
| Hidden Springs Open Space Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 45 | Open |
| City Greenspace Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 35 | Open |
| Camassia Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 26 | Unknown |
| Tanner Creek Park Local Park | Town or city | 24 | Open |
| Goat Island State Conservation Area | Other state land | 22 | Open |
| West Linn High School Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 21 | Open |
| Cedar Island Park Local Park | Town or city | 20 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
54 places to go in West Linn
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in West Linn
2 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in West Linn
37 playgrounds are on OpenStreetMap in all; the list shows named ones from the first 30.
Dog parks in West Linn
Off Leash AreaIn Mary S. Young Park
DirectionsBoat launches in West Linn
Cedaroak Boat RampHours: 03:00-22:00
DirectionsWillamette Park, West Linn
DirectionsWillamette Park, West Linn
DirectionsFishing spots in West Linn
1 fishing spot without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in West Linn
Willamette Falls Viewpoint
DirectionsPlus 1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in West Linn
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
DirectionsPlus 1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Community gardens in West Linn
3 community gardens without a name on the map.
Trails & water
24 named trails and 9 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 2.7 miUnpaved · 16.3 mi
Heron Creek Loop Trail1.5 mi
Palomino Loop Trail1.1 mi
Camassia Trail0.6 mi
Willamette River Greenway0.5 mi
Dog Park Trail0.3 mi
Tannler Drive - Summerlin Drive Connection0.3 mi
Territorial Trail0.2 mi
Tualatin River Greenway Trail0.2 mi
Riverside Loop Trail0.2 mi
Terrace Trail0.2 mi
14 more trails
Fern Trail
0.2 miDeer Foot Trail
0.2 miDorothy's Library Trail
0.2 miBridge Trail
0.1 miEagle Scout Trail
0.1 miRailroad Trail
0.1 miCedar Island Trail
0.1 miNorthern High School Trail
0.1 miSnowberry Ridge Court - Summerlin Drive Connection
0.1 miCedar Grove Trail
0.1 miNature Trail
0.1 miBeaver Trail
0.1 miIsland View Trail
0.1 miTrillium Trail
0.1 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
17 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
12 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
5.6 mi
off-road bike paths
0.1 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
25Basketball
20Tennis
14Baseball
14Pickleball
12Tracks
11Soccer
3Football
3Softball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →7 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 6 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Nicholas O. Walden HouseBuilding · listed 1984
About itLewthwaite-Moffatt HouseBuilding · listed 1994
About itWillamette River (Oregon City) Bridge (No. 357)Structure · listed 2005
About itWillamette Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 2009
About itOregon City Masonic LodgeBuilding · listed 2014
About itHistoric City HallBuilding · listed 2021
About itDr. Edward and Anne McLean HouseBuilding · listed 2025
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in West Linn: April to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 47 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 68 | 73 | 81 | 81 | 75 | 63 | 52 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 6.2 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 4.0 | 6.6 | 7.3 |
July is the driest month (0.4 in) and August the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 7.3 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in West Linn →
Next door
West Linn and its neighbors
West Linn has the second most mapped trails of the 7 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Lake Oswego19 miWest Linn19 miOregon City13 miStafford2.8 miGladstone1.8 miOak Grove1.4 miJennings Lodge0.3 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn | 13% | 2.5 | 20 | 99%+ | A+ |
| Stafford | 10% | 0.4 | 112 | 81% | A− |
| Lake Oswego | 19% | 1.7 | 17 | 99% | A |
| Oak Grove | 3% | 0.4 | 2 | 99%+ | B |
| Oregon City | 11% | 1.2 | 11 | 99%+ | A |
| Jennings Lodge | 5% | 0.2 | 2 | 98% | B− |
| Gladstone | 14% | 0.8 | 12 | 99%+ | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in West Linn
Where can I hike in West Linn?
The longest trail networks: Mary S. Young Park, 3.5 miles; Wilderness Park, 2.2 miles; Hidden Springs Open Space, 1.3 miles; Camassia Natural Area, 0.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of West Linn is conserved land?
13% of its land, against a typical 4% for an Oregon town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on West Linn’s trails?
Mary S. Young Park and Wilderness Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in West Linn?
17 miles of bike routes are on the map: 12 of painted or protected lanes, 5.6 of off-road paths and 0.1 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near West Linn?
12,402 acres of parks and open public land lie inside West Linn or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 545 of them inside the city line.
How much outdoors does West Linn have?
Ahead of 96% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #6 of 142 in Oregon. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from West Linn neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →