04/30/2026
Nestled in the heart of Beaverton, Oregon, lies a "magical forest" that serves as a quiet haven for over 200,000 visitors each year. The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is a 222-acre sanctuary of wetlands, forests, and streams—but since its initial purchase of 180 acres in 1982, this urban oasis was an unfinished dream.
While hikers, birders, and families now traverse its five miles of trails, the park’s landscape almost looked very different. In 1999, a plan to build 239 condominiums was approved for a 22-acre tract right in the southeast section of the preserve, threatening to divide the natural area that so many had come to love.
This is the inspiring story of the "Make Our Park Whole" committee—a group of passionate neighbors and advocates who rallied the community to protect the land they cherished. Through public hearings and a momentous 3-2 City Council vote, these activists proved that a dedicated public voice could complete a vision started back in the 1970s.
Witness how a community came together to ensure that these 22 acres remained a home for amphibians, birds, mammals, and explorers alike, making the Tualatin Hills Nature Park truly whole for generations to come.
Watch the whole documentary made by the Friends of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park using the link in our bio or link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxBEcSl6myQ
