June 2024 Update Ever since I was in Estacada in 2020 I have been sorry I missed investigating Timber Park. I had an opportunity to go back in June of 2024, and was able to explore more of Estacada, as well as check out Bonnie Lure State Rec Area, and the Carver OR . . . In the general "neighborhood" are the Philip Foster Farm, the Baker Cabin, and Barton on the Oregon Trail. For more about those, scroll down at A few more pics of historic downtown Estacada . . . with a few more murals, but not all, by any means! Heading up the hill to Wade Creek Park, past schools and more opportunities for eats & picnic supplies if in need. Wade Creek Park--747 NW Wade St, Estacada, OR 97023 Such a family, friends, & community friendly park, surrounding the Estacada Public Library (825 NW Wade St), with its EV chargers & various programs. Estacada Portal Rest Area--805 NW Evergreen Way, Estacada, OR 97023; next to Timber Park Before arriving at the Rest Area, there's a Tourist Info pavilion, RV dump, and drinking water (behind the pavilion) on NW Evergreen Way near Tulip Rd. Timber Park--30878 NW Evergreen Way, Estacada, OR 97023 Really a nice family & group friendly park with good facilities & amenities--group picnic shelters, playground, restrooms, ball fields, disc golf course, non-motorized watercraft launch, fishing . . .
Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area--south of the Eagle Creek bridge on SE Dowty Rd. A day-use place to picnic, walk pets & people, hike, swim at your own risk, and fish. No camping, fires, or alcohol. I wasn't too sure about trying the trail on my own in a wheelchair, so didn't get out of my vehicle. Bonnie Lure State Park on Google Maps is shown north of the creek, at 23689 SE Dowty Rd, Eagle Creek, OR 97022 (bounded by SE Blay Rd & Dowty). But both sites give the following link. Note that the historic Philip Foster Farm is just east of Hwy 224 where you turn west toward Dowty Rd. Carver OR About 20 min NW of Estacada, 5 min SW of Damascus OR, 15 min NE of Oregon City OR is Carver OR. Local business may have Damascus, Boring, or Oregon City addresses, as Carver is unincorporated. Mostly it seems like just an intersection, but there's some interesting history in the area. I didn't see the Carver Event Center until it was too late to look in on it. See link below. When we went to an historical event at the Baker Cabin, we saw the sign for Carver Park. Carver Event Center, in the old Carver School Carver Park--14888 S Springwater Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045 Baker Cabin—off Carver Rd aka S Hattan Rd, a short distance from Carver Park Headed home.
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