Local parks offer alternative to ‘Black Friday’

Published 1:30 pm Monday, November 25, 2024

All Metro parks and boat launches are open to the public on both Thanksgiving Day and Native American Heritage Day — the Friday after Thanksgiving. Plus, parking is free both days.

Metro is the regional government serving the urban portions of Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. It’s mandate includes development and operations of several greenspaces in the greater Portland area.

Sites that normally charge for parking are Oxbow Regional Park, 3010 S.E. Oxbow Parkway, Gresham; Blue Lake Regional Park, 21224 N.E. Blue Lake Road, Fairview; Broughton Beach, 4141 N.E. Marine Drive, Portland; M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp, 4325 N.E. Marine Drive, Portland; and Chinook Landing Marine Park, 5201 N.E. 22nd Ave., Fairview.

While all parks and boat ramps will be open, some services will be closed or have limited hours. On Thanksgiving Day, Glendoveer Golf Course, 14015 N.E. Glisan St., Portland, will offer normal hours for tee times but the driving range and tennis courts will close early. The welcome center at Oxbow Regional Park, 3010 S.E. Oxbow Parkway, Gresham, will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and open regular hours the day after.