 Forest Park is a public municipal park in the Tualatin Mountains west of downtown Portland , Oregon , United States . Stretching for more than 8 miles ( 13 km ) on hillsides overlooking the Willamette River , it is one of the country 's largest urban forest reserves . The park , a major component of a regional system of parks and trails, is a popular destination for walking, jogging, bicycling, and picnics. kwietnia 2018, the city of Portland announced that the park would be renamed Forest Park to reflect its natural setting.
The park was established in 1914 by the Olmstead