Kelly Point Park: Where Two Rivers Meet

3 hours · Outdoors, family, unique

At the tip of the Portland Peninsula, the Willamette and Columbia Rivers meet. Kelly Point Park is a huge riverside park with a sandy beach, picnic areas, and trails through the cottonwood forest — plus ship-watching on the Columbia's busy shipping lane.

Map & Directions

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The Itinerary

Kelly Point Park Beach

⏱ 1 hr 📍 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR

Sandy beach at the river confluence

Cottonwood Forest Trails

⏱ 45 min 📍 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR

Easy trails through the largest cottonwood grove in the metro

Pier & Shipwatching

⏱ 30 min 📍 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR

Watch freighters on the Columbia

Catherine Creek Trail / Picnic Loop

⏱ 45 min 📍 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR

Picnic tables and a quieter loop

Tips

  • Pack a picnic — there are plenty of tables and grills
  • The beach can be windy; bring layers
  • Kite flying is popular on summer afternoons

Best For

Families, cyclists, and river lovers