Sandy River Park

Sandy River Park offers a natural outdoor experience right in the heart of town.  The former Douglas fir forest was sold to the City in December 2001, and at 127 acres it is one of the largest publicly-owned parcels of land adjacent to the wild and scenic Sandy River. There are three trails to explore in the Park: the Sandy River Trail, the Jim Slagle Loop Trail, and the Cedar Creek Trail.  Purchase of the land for Sandy River Park was made possible through a Local Government Grant.

Access the Sandy River Trail entrance at the end of Marcy Street (on Bluff Road, 1/3rd mile north of Hwy 26). On-street parking is limited, but the Sandy High School lot is available. 

An October 2015 ribbon cutting officially opened the Jim Slagle Loop Trail.  This one mile natural-surface loop meanders through the woods to the west of the main trail.  On a ridge above the river, travel through a dense grove of cedars, round a bend and a surprise awaits.  Once back on the main trail, continue to the Sandy River and Cedar Creek.  Fall is a perfect time to watch salmon swim up Cedar Creek to spawn.

An April 2024 ribbon cutting officially opened the Cedar Creek Trail. This 1/2 mile trail serves as a vital link, connecting Sandy River Park and Trail to Cedar Park. The natural dirt path of the trail pass through a lush Pacific Northwest woodland, featuring Douglas firs, western red cedars, hemlock, big leaf and vine maple, sword ferns, oxalis, and local wildlife.

For more information on Sandy River Park or any of Sandy’s parks, please call 503-668-5569 or email Parksandrec@ci.sandy.or.us.