

Small riverside park on the Deschutes River offering riparian scenes, meandering water, trees and paths—good for intimate landscape and waterscape shots. Easy access from SW Quartz Ave with on-street or small lot parking, no fee, flat trails and picnic spots. Best at golden hour for warm side-light on the river, early spring for fresh greens or autumn for color. Weekday mornings minimize crowds; terrain is generally wheelchair/stroller friendly.


Small riverside park on the Deschutes River offering riparian scenes, meandering water, trees and paths—good for intimate landscape and waterscape shots. Easy access from SW Quartz Ave with on-street or small lot parking, no fee, flat trails and picnic spots. Best at golden hour for warm side-light on the river, early spring for fresh greens or autumn for color. Weekday mornings minimize crowds; terrain is generally wheelchair/stroller friendly.