Location: 45.4491193, -122.7050839
Maricara Natural Area is a modest-sized woodland preserve in North Portland maintained by the Portland Parks & Recreation Habitat Program. It contains mixed Douglas fir and cedar stands, interspersed with alder and maple. Informal trails and benches provide quiet spots for viewing nature. The site supports pollinators and birdlife and is part of a broader strategy to link forest patches in urban settings. It’s a peaceful hidden gem for residents and visitors exploring northern neighborhoods.
Tags:
– addr:state: OR
– leisure: nature_reserve
– name: Maricara Natural Area
– natural: wood
– operator: Portland Parks & Recreation
– operator:short: PP&R
– operator:type: public
– operator:wikidata: Q16963378
– wikidata: Q49521661