Merritt Woods Natural Area

5.0Google rating(2 reviews)Beaverton · Washington County · Tualatin Hills (Beaverton area)

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Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

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Overview

About this park

Merritt Woods Natural Area (formerly Merritt Orchard Park) is a two-acre wooded and wetland natural area in the Cedar Mill neighborhood. It's located south of NW Leahy Rd.

Setting

Landscape & setting

and north of SW Barnes Blvd. The natural area provides wildlife viewing opportunities for visitors and nearby residents.

Paved and soft surface trails follow along the eastern side of the site, while a boardwalk crosses Johnson Creek to the west side.

Things to do

Things to do

A trail leading through the subdivision, following Johnson Creek to the west of Merritt Woods Natural Area, connects the area to SW Cedar Hills Blvd

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Access S of 101st or 102nd, S of Washington, Sylvan, OR 97225
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Confidence score

89/ 100

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