We really enjoyed Orenco Woods Nature Park in Hillsboro.
There are some cool amenities, like movie nights.
More than that, we appreciated the nods to the local history. This included information on the historic home of OREgon Nursery COmpany founder Malcolm McDonald.
https://restoreoregon.org/historic-hillsboro-house-to-be-re-purposed-for-community-use/
They also found a fun way to honor Orenco apple production.
The use of natural materials for sculpture was also interesting.
I don't know if this will give anyone Wicker Man flashbacks.
They did include some artist information, which I think is helpful.
A new bridge on the Rock Creek trail creates a nice tie between the park and nearby residences.
There can be some confusion about the trail. We thought it was going to curve around the trees to the South, and that the actual trail was just for access from the neighborhood. We should have kept going that way, primarily North, and then it would have come back around to the West. We still got some intriguing glimpses.
We were there on the 4th of July, when the picnic area was in heavy use.
The playground looked fun.
One of the big draws is a chance to observe wildlife, and we were thrilled when this hawk swooped down and started exploring the area.
I think the park deserves some exploring too. You should make a point of getting there.
They'll be watching for you.
https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/orenco-woods-nature-park
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