Hoyt Arboretum

"A great nature walk in the big city"

The Hoyt Arboretum trail system is one of our family's favorites when we don't have time to drive to another hike outside of Portland (or between rain showers!).  It is a beautiful little piece of Washington Park and the greater Forest Park.  You feel like you are off an away, not in the city.  There are all sorts of different trees and you walk through different types of gardens.  Certain spots can be slightly hillier than other, but all in all I would call it an easy hike.
There is a great grassy area where people enjoy the sunshine or have pinics (no tables, so bring a blanket if you wish).  They do have a structure across Fairview with a couple of tables, but during the summer you will see camps with lots of kids hanging out there.  The area is really enjoyable.
There are bathrooms and trail maps at the Visitors Center and there is also a volunteer who can tell you all about things.  Most of the trails are wheelchair/stroller ready (there are occasional steps that will be called out on the trail maps.