How and why Metro has been creating “Nature Parks” since the ‘90s
Published on Oct 12, 2026, 1:23:15 PM
Total time: 00:12:56
Published on Oct 12, 2026, 1:23:15 PM
Total time: 00:12:56
Metro has been acquiring land to create green spaces in the Portland metro area since the 1990s — and its collection of natural areas, trails and parks has now grown to over 20,000 acres. Metro-managed natural areas and parks include the Smith and Bybee Wetlands in North Portland, Cooper Mountain Nature Park in Beaverton, and Oxbow Park on the Sandy River. John Blasher, the parks and nature director of Oregon Metro, joins us to discuss this milestone and break down how and why Portland’s regional government creates these parks and conservation areas.
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