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Parks & Recreation
Families, dog lovers, sports and tness enthusiasts, kayakers and paddle boarders, and anyone just wanting to spend time out in nature will nd places to play, stroll or relax throughout Tualatin. The City of Tualatin boasts more than 300 acres of parks, greenways, and natural areas with amenities.
Atfalati Park
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Named after the Native Americans that once lived in the area, Atfalati Park has two sports elds, a basketball court, and interpretive panels that educate visitors on the history of the Tribe and the area. Take a walk down past the picnic areas and futsal courts to the serene Saum Creek Wetlands.
Brown’s Ferry Park
Brown’s Ferry Park o ers trails and direct access to the Tualatin River. Viewing wildlife, picnicking, and taking a peaceful stroll on the pathway system a ords visitors tranquility. During the summer, canoes and kayaks can be rented by the hour or for the entire day.
Jurgens Park
Named after the family which farmed the land on which the park now sits, Jurgens Park o ers picnic shelters, a farm-themed playground, a sand play area, sports elds, basketball and tennis courts, as well as trails.
Ibach Park
The playground at Ibach Park translates Tualatin’s history into an interactive educational play area. The park also has an assortment of sports areas, basketball and tennis courts, picnic shelters, and pathways, as well as access to a nature trail along Hedges Creek.
Lafky Park
This 2-acre neighborhood park features, a winding gravel path, open elds, basketball courts, and a playground for kids to play on. It is a favorite spot in the spring when the Rhododendrons are in full bloom.
Little Woodrose Nature Park
Little Woodrose Nature Park, a 6.55-acre natural wooded area, o ers meandering trails under the leafy canopy of trees.
Tualatin Community Park
The City’s largest park, Tualatin Community Park, stretches along the Tualatin River just north of Boones Ferry Road. It o ers extensive facilities including walking trails, courts for tennis, pickleball, and basketball, a skate park, sports elds, play structures, and picnic shelters. Also located in the park are the Juanita Pohl Center, and the Van Raden Center which o er year-round programs, youth activities, and recreation programs for all ages.
Take a stroll or ride your bike across the Ki-a-Kuts Bridge which connects Tualatin’s Community Park, Tigard’s Cook Park, and Durham City Park, and enjoy 250 acres of natural area between the three cities.

Tualatin’s Dog Park is located at the north end of Tualatin Community Park and o ers a great space for dogs to exercise in a fun and safe environment.
The park also o ers easy access to the Tualatin River with a boat ramp for nonmotorized watercraft.
Tualatin River Greenway Trail
With a 12-foot wide multi-use pedestrian and bike path meandering through trees, alongside the river, and past wetlands, the Tualatin Greenway Trail connects people with nature while enabling easy exercise, recreation, and wildlife viewing. The trailhead is on the northwest side of the Nyberg River shopping center and extends east along the Tualatin River, crossing under the I-5 freeway with access to the Nyberg Woods shopping center on the eastern end.
Saarinen Wayside Park
At a mere .06-acre, this pocket park is one of the city’s smallest neighborhood parks.
Stoneridge Park
Stoneridge Park is another pocket park o ering a .23-acre play area for neighborhood children.
Sweek Pond Natural Area
Located next to the Tualatin Heritage Center, the Sweek Pond Natural Area includes a walking path through the 4.68acre park and across a portion of the Hedges Creek Wetlands.
Tualatin Commons Park
Just o of I-5 as you head west, Tualatin Commons Park is the rst park you will see, welcoming you into the city. It may only be .64 of an acre, but it is complete with manicured owerbeds, leafy trees, park benches, and art.
Tualatin Lake of the Commons
Situated in the heart of downtown, the Tualatin Lake at the Commons is a manmade lake perfect for sailing model boats or duck watching. The lake is surrounded by a 5.17-acre plaza known as the Tualatin Commons, which is home to many special events including the Pumpkin Regatta, Starry Nights and Holiday Lights, and the Concerts and movies on the Commons.
Many of the City’s parks facilities, including sports elds, picnic shelters at Tualatin Community Park, and indoor building spaces may be rented. For more information or to reserve a facility, call 503691-3061 or visit www.tualatinoregon.gov/ recreation/facility-rentals.