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Gresham is Oregon's fourth-largest city, home to about 115,000 people on the eastern edge of the Portland metro area, with Mount Hood rising on the horizon. Settled by pioneers who came over the Barlow Road at the end of the Oregon Trail, it was long a farming town of berry fields and nurseries before growing into a busy suburb at the end of the MAX Blue Line.
Historic downtown Gresham has local restaurants, shops and the Gresham History Museum, housed in the city's 1913 Carnegie library. Main City Park, along Johnson Creek, has trails, a playground and the start of the Springwater Corridor, a rail trail that runs all the way into Portland, and Gresham Butte offers forest hikes with Mount Hood views.
Gresham is a gateway to the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood. Multnomah Falls, the Historic Columbia River Highway and Crown Point are about 20 minutes away, and the road to Mount Hood's ski areas and alpine lakes begins just east of town. The Gresham Saturday Market and the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival legacy keep the arts alive downtown.
Gresham's historic downtown along Main Avenue and Powell Boulevard has local restaurants, cafes, antique shops and public art, and is close to the MAX Blue Line. It hosts parades and summer events. Walk the blocks around Main Avenue for the best mix of small shops.
A small local history museum in a 1913 Carnegie library building downtown, run by the Gresham Historical Society. Exhibits cover pioneer settlers, farming, the railroad and community life in East Multnomah County. Open limited days, so check hours before visiting.
Gresham's central park along Johnson Creek, a short walk from downtown, with picnic shelters, playgrounds, open lawns and access to the Springwater Corridor trail. It hosts summer concerts and events. It is a good starting point for a bike ride on the trail.
A 10-acre nature park in the Rockwood area of Gresham with old Douglas fir forest, a walking loop, community garden, playground and picnic shelter. It was restored with help from local residents. It is a calm spot for a short forest walk inside the city.
A Metro regional park on the edge of Gresham and Fairview with a lake for fishing and paddling, a swim beach area, picnic shelters, disc golf, a splash pad and wetland trails. Summer weekends are busy. There is a parking fee, and paddle rentals run in season.
A small Japanese garden on an island in a pond near Main City Park, built to honor Gresham's sister city Ebetsu in Japan. It has a footbridge, stone lanterns, maples and carefully pruned pines. Volunteers care for it and open hours are limited, so check before you go.
A paved rail-trail running about 21 miles from Portland through Gresham to Boring, on the route of a former interurban rail line. In Gresham it passes wetlands, buttes and Main City Park. It is great for biking, walking and birding; bring water as shade is patchy in places.
A forested extinct volcanic butte on Gresham's south side with the Gresham Butte Saddle Trail, a steep but short climb through fir and maple forest. It is one of several buttes that rise above the city. Trails can be muddy in winter, so wear good shoes.
A greenway trail following Butler Creek through south Gresham neighborhoods, connecting the Springwater Corridor with Gresham Butte. It passes through shady woods and over boardwalks along the creek. It is an easy, quiet walk; combine it with the Springwater trail for a loop.
A 1,000-acre Metro park on the Sandy River east of Gresham with old-growth forest, river beaches, hiking trails and campsites. In fall you can watch salmon spawning in the river. There is a small entry fee per car, and dogs are not allowed in the park.
A weekly Saturday farmers market in downtown Gresham, running from spring into fall, with local berries, produce, flowers, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Many vendors come from farms in East Multnomah County. Go early for berries during peak summer season.
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