Parks
76 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- Schiffler Park Dog Run0.1 mi from downtown
- Fir Grove Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Eichler Park0.6 mi from downtown
On a budget
Free things to do in Beaverton
5 kinds of free outings in and around Beaverton.
Good days out in Beaverton don’t have to cost anything. These ideas come from the city’s parks, libraries, historic landmarks and nearby public lands. For free concerts, markets and festivals this week, see the free events calendar.
Libraries
Borrow books, movies and museum passes, and join free programs.
- Beaverton City Library12375 Sw 5Th St
- Aloha Community Library17455 Sw Farmington Rd, Suite 26A
- Beaverton City Library At Murray Scholls11200 Sw Murray Scholls Pl, Ste 102
Historic places
5 landmarks on the National Register, many easy to see on a walk.
- Fanno FarmhouseBuilt 1859
- Beaverton Downtown Historic DistrictBuilt 1868
- John Quincy Adams Young House
Hiking
Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.
- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge7 mi south
- Henry Hagg Lake20 mi west
- Sandy Wild and Scenic River25 mi east
Wildlife viewing
Birding and nature watching on public land.
- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge7 mi south
- Fort Vancouver National Historic Site12 mi northeast
- Henry Hagg Lake20 mi west
Get a feel for the city
A WALK AROUND TOWN
Beaverton, Oregon (Old Town, Parks) 4k60 Walking Tour Binaural Audio
Beaverton, Oregon (Old Town, Parks) 4k60 Walking Tour Binaural Audio. A film shared by 4K Nature and City Walks.
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A WALK AROUND TOWN
Walking Downtown Beaverton in Autumn
A long autumn walk through downtown Beaverton, focused on its streets, urbanism and new development. A film shared by TheCriminalViolin.
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What are free things to do in Beaverton?
Parks, Libraries, Historic places, Hiking, Wildlife viewing. City parks and libraries are free; some outdoor areas on federal land charge a parking or day-use fee, noted on each listing.
Are there free events in Beaverton this weekend?
Check the free events calendar, updated daily from local organizations, libraries and the city.
Do I need a library card to use the library?
No card is needed to visit or attend most programs; a free card from the local library lets you borrow books, movies and often museum passes.