Get to know Wilsonville through its river parks, trails and historic memorials. Memorial Park brings several of these themes together: it is the city’s oldest and largest park and has a half-mile of frontage along the Willamette River. Its trail network offers views of the river, while the park also encompasses significant natural areas and an extensive trail system.
Riverfronts and Park Landscapes
Boones Ferry Park is also located along the Willamette River, but its trails have a different surface. Paved trails run throughout the park; a small, rocky path also leads to the river. Conditions along the river can vary. The tree-surrounded Tauchman House brings together a location on the Willamette River and the history of the historic Boones Ferry: the house, dating to around the turn of the century, was once the ferry operator’s residence. This history adds a historical dimension to the park alongside its riverfront setting.
If you’d like to distinguish among other types of parks, Town Center Park is an urban park in the heart of Wilsonville’s business district. Graham Oaks Nature Park offers a different focus: its 250-acre area is preserved as a natural space. At Arrowhead Creek Park, interpretive features highlight Wilsonville’s water system. Its main water feature is not intended for water play. These differences can help you choose parks based on your interests in an urban setting, nature or water-related themes.
Trails, Bridges and Play Areas
The Boeckman Creek Crossing Trail connects neighborhoods east of Boeckman Creek with the Courtside neighborhood and the Town Center shopping center to the west. Through a wooded ravine, the trail crosses Boeckman Creek on a 60-foot-long cantilevered bridge. The trail’s connection between these named areas and the bridge as a distinctive structure are both central features.
At Arrowhead Creek Park, the Morey’s Landing Trail connects to the adjacent residential neighborhood. Murase Plaza has a playground with two new play structures and a 24-foot slide on the slope. These are specific, distinct stops to consider as you plan: a trail with a clearly described connection, a trail in the park and a playground with a long slide.
Memorials, Art and Architectural History
The Oregon Korean War Memorial in Wilsonville was completed in 2000. It honors Oregon’s soldiers and the Korean people from the Korean War and includes a life-size bronze statue of General Douglas MacArthur. The memorial thus combines a specific historical dedication with a large-scale sculptural feature.
The Stein-Boozier Barn also offers a connection to the past: the rustic barn was built around 1901. It can be rented from mid-April through mid-October; rental applications are accepted year-round. If you’re considering the barn as an event venue, be sure to distinguish between the rental period and the year-round application window.
For an overview of public artworks, Wilsonville’s public art collection offers a virtual tour. A map marks the location of each artwork. This lets you locate the individual sites on the map as you plan an art-focused visit, without assuming a particular route.
Getting Around Wilsonville
SMART offers free bus rides to all passengers within Wilsonville city limits. The city is also served by TriMet’s Westside Express Service (WES) commuter rail. If you’re including bus or rail travel in your plans, check current schedules and fare information before you travel; transit details may change.
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