Brown's Ferry Park (Tualatin, Oregon)
Brown's Ferry Park is a 28-acre (11 ha) park in the Clackamas County portion of the city of Tualatin in the U.S. state of Oregon.[1] The park is located along the Tualatin River.
| Brown's Ferry Park | |
|---|---|
 Dock on the Tualatin River at the park | |
| Type | Public, city |
| Location | Tualatin, Oregon United States |
| Coordinates | 45°23′01″N 122°44′14″W |
| Area | 28.33 acres (114,600 m2) |
| Operated by | City of Tualatin |
| Status | Open |
| Website | Website |
It is named for Zenas J. Brown who operated the first ferry in the Tualatin area, and who claimed land at this location in 1850 through the Donation Land Act.[2]
The park includes walking paths, picnic tables, kayak and canoe rentals and a canoe ramp and dock, a wildlife viewing blind, a river overlook platform, and an old barn with interpretative signage.[2]
References
- "Browns Ferry City Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 2004-05-26. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- "Brown's Ferry Park". City of Tualatin. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
External links
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