River Run Park

12-acre park in a residential neighborhood with primitive river access, extremely limited parking, walking trail, and no amenities. Lake Oswego’s Canal Area also includes Canal Acres and Bryant Woods Natural Areas. The historic Lake Oswego Canal and Canal Headgate are located in the Canal Area.

Together, River Run Park, Canal Acres Natural Area, and Bryant Woods Natural Area comprise 66-acres of seasonal wetlands and upland forest with an abundance of wildlife viewing and over two miles of trails.

Site News

Lake Oswego has a plan (see pages 148-149 of the link below) to add a parking lot, boardwalk trail, wildlife viewing platform to River Run Park and a pedestrian bridge connecting River Run Park to Canal Acres Natural Area.

Parking

Very limited parking

River Access:

River Mile 6.5

400 yard gravel/dirt/grass path from parking area to the dirt riverbank access. The riverbank is slippery when muddy. Check the condition of the riverbank before unloading paddlecraft.

Upriver:

Stark Boat Ramp (River Mile 7.4)
0.9 miles (30 minutes paddling time)

Downriver:

Shipley Bridge (River Mile 5.3)
1.2 miles (40 minutes paddling time)

Site Amenities

Parking: Limited
River Access: Moderate
Dock/Ramp: No
River Access: Moderate
Dock/Ramp: No
Restrooms: No
Picnic Area: No
Trash Cans: Yes
Playground: No
Bike Rack: No
EV Charging Station: No
Ebike Charging Station: No
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Water Trail Map At Site: No
Life Jacket Kiosk: No
Boat Storage Rack: No

Very Limited Parking

Park Sign

River Access

Lake Oswego Canal