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Sandy River Delta | 1000 Acre Dog and People Park

What you need to know

Found the most spectacular place today…let Jetson have his day in the sun. Well, in the fresh air anyway.

The Sandy River Delta is by far the largest of Portland’s off-leash areas, and a treasure for dog owners that love to run, hike, or just wander aimlessly with their pooch. The “Delta” comprises 1400 acres of wilderness trails, nestled between I-84, the Sandy River, and the Columbia River.

The majority of the miles of trails within the park are officially designated as off-leash. The main exception to the off-leash rule is the Confluence Trail, which runs from the parking area to the bird viewing area on the Columbia. On this trail, your dogs must be leashed. Many of the trails lead to either the Sandy River or the Columbia River, so it’s a great place to take your pooch to swim on summer days.

The hike from the parking area to the rivers can be several miles, so be sure to bring along water just in case. The park is immense, will a plethora of wide open fields for stellar games of fetch. Bring your binoculars and camera, as the park is great for shutter bugs and birders. The park has recently been given a major overhaul, and now includes substantial parking, toilets, dog bag stations, and several garbage cans near the parking area. There is no running water in the park, so bring your own.
Souce: Portland Pooch

Get a feel for the park in these photos of the Sandy River Delta. This beautiful photo album that really showcases the off-leash aspect of the 1000 acre park. This guy obviously went when there was some good golden light. Below are some of my own photos and my fantasti-dog, Jetson.