Wildwood Recreation Site is a 550-acre park outside of Sandy, Oregon, on the way towards Mt. Hood. There are two main interpretive trails at this park, group and family picnic sites, a playground, a ball field, and flush toilets. 

The two areas we normally explore are The Cascade Streamwatch Trail and the Wetland Boardwalk Trail.

The Cascade Streamwatch Trail is a .75 mile paved trail that wanders through the trees and the Salmon River. Learn about the salmon and watersheds from the interpretive signs along the way. It's a great stroller-friendly trail with an underwater chamber for fish viewing. Unfortunately, the upper section of this trail is currently closed due to a tree taking out part of the boardwalk. However, the lower level of this trail is still open. 

Wetland Boardwalk Trail (our favorite!) is roughly .75 mile trail mix between boardwalks and dirt paths taking you along wetlands, marshes and through the forest. Halfway through the loop trail, a covered picnic table makes for a great snack stop. 

Wildwood has group picnic shelters that can be reserved. Some come with kitchens, fireplaces, barbeques, tables, and sinks. They also have smaller uncovered picnic spots if you're looking for something smaller and more casual. 

There is a small picnic area and sand volleyball court near the family picnic area (this is not right near the trailheads, you may want to drive around to the other picnic side or take a quick walk on the trail between the two areas of the park. 

If you come during the salmon season, you may get lucky and be able to view them swimming upstream or at the salmon viewing area in the underwater chamber. A few types of fish frequent the Wildwood area: rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, coho salmon, and chinook salmon.

Overall, we LOVE this park so much that we opt for a season pass every year to come often.