Welcome to the land now known as Tryon Creek State Natural Area, a 665-acre day-use area located between SW Portland’s metropolitan area and the city of Lake Oswego.

It is important to ground ourselves and acknowledge the people whose land we are utilizing; the Clackamas Chinook, the Wasco-Wishram, the Willamette Tumwater, the Multnomah, and other Chinookan peoples, as well as the Tualatin Kalapuya, the Cayuse, the Molalla and other tribes and bands of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. It is important to acknowledge the original inhabitants of the land now known as Tryon Creek State Natural Area, and to recognize that we are here because of the sacrifices that were forced upon them. We also remember that we are guests of this land and must do our best to honor the original peoples, through authentic cultural narratives and continued stewardship of the water, the land, and the plants that make up this forest community. To follow acknowledgment with action, Friends of Tryon Creek use our resources to prioritize partnerships with Indigenous tribes, tribal governments, and inter-tribal organizations.

Planning your trip to Tryon.

 

ADDRESS

11321 S Terwilliger Blvd Portland OR 97219 

HOURS 

Park: 7 am – Sunset 

Nature Center: 9am –  4pm (can vary with volunteer support) 

CONTACTS

Friends of Tryon Creek  (503) 636-4398 

Oregon Parks and Recreation  (503) 636-9886 

Email Friends Staff and we’ll find the right person to get back to you.

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Find fun events and programs on Friends of Tryon Creek’s calendar.

Park maps, guides and more.

  • Trail Maps

    Trail Maps

    The park has 14 miles of hiking trails, 3.5 miles of horse trails (open to hikers too), a 3-mile paved bicycle trail and a .25 mile paved all accessible trail.

    DOWNLOAD TRYON TRAIL MAP

    Visitors can find a variety of easy, family-friendly trails near the Nature Center as well as several more challenging selections of hiking loops.

  • New Parking Fee

    Starting Oct 1 2025 parking in the main lot at Tryon will cost $10 per day.  You can purchase a one day pass at a kiosk, bring your Oregon State Annual Parking Pass, or purchase one at the Nature Center Store (1 year is $30 2 years is $50). 

    Friends of Tryon Creek realize this fee changes the cost to enjoying Tryon Creek State Natural Area and to participate in our programs. We hope this is not a barrier for you to attend. Wolunteers do not need to pay the parking fee. Contact us with questions or concerns.

  • Getting Here

    Main parking is available at the park entrance off Terwilliger Blvd. Additional limited parking is available at most trailheads. See the Park Map for details. Mostly on weekends, parking can get full. Be aware of parking signs and do not leave any valuables in your vehicles.

    New public transportation options fall 2023! Look for Trimet bus line #35 that now stops at the main entrance on S Terwilliger. Plan your trip today!

  • Accessibility

    To best plan your visit, Oregon State Parks offers images of Tryon Creek State Natural Area with descriptions of accessible areas. Offering more detailed information to determine whether the park's facilities meet your individual needs.

    ACCESSIBLE SLIDESHOW

    Watch this brief video created in 2015 by Access Recreation, which gives a brief overview of the most accessible trails near the Nature Center.

  • Nature Store

    Visitors can peruse the small Nature Store that benefits Friends of Tryon Creek. The store offers a variety of Tryon gear, nature-themed books for kids and adults, and gifts for all ages.

  • Dogs at Tryon

    Dogs are welcome at Tryon. Remember to do your part to keep it that way! Keep your dog on a leash and pick up and dispose of dog waste in a trash can. Read more about how we can minimize the impacts dogs have on natural areas like Tryon.

  • Horses at Tryon

    The park maintains 3.5 miles of packed gravel trails for equestrians, the 2-mile North Horse and the 3-mile West Horse Loop. There is also a designated equestrian parking area, on the right-hand side once vehicles enter the park.

  • Bikes at Tryon

    The 3-mile paved bicycle path parallels Terwilliger Boulevard on the east edge of the park, from Boones Ferry Road to State Street/Oregon Highway 43 in Lake Oswego. Bicycles are not permitted on hiking trails. Limited parking can be found in the area between the two main parking lots.