Maddax Woods Park

This small park in West Linn provides great views of the Great Blue Heron rookery on Goat Island, which supports up to 38 nesting pairs of herons. Also look for waterfowl on the Willamette River, and search for songbirds in the woods and dense understory.

From I-205 southbound, take Exit 8 (West Linn) and turn R at the end of the exit ramp. Go 0.1 mi N. Turn R on Holly St. Go 0.2 mi. Turn L on NE River St. Go 0.5 N to park entrance at end of River St.