Sandy is a city located in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, and named after the nearby Sandy
River.
The city serves as the western gateway to the Mount Hood Corridor.
Sandy is located on the Mt. Hood Highway (U.S. 26) between Portland and Mt. Hood where residents
enjoy a mild climate, clean air, good water, beautiful scenic views in a country setting, and all
the advantages of small-town living while being only 45 minutes from the urban amentities of downtown Portland.
Action Anglers
Open 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset. Guided fishing trips for steelhead salmon & trout. All around the Mt. Hood Area. On river fly fishing classes. Day & overnight Driftboat & jetboat adventures. Equipment provided. Lets go fishing.
Oral Hull Park
Oral Hull Park
This 23-acre park is not only serene and wooded, but offers the blind and visually impaired a safe place to enjoy jogging, fishing, swimming and a walk in the 5-sense "Gardens of Enchantment". Maintained by blind and sighted volunteers.
Ron Lauzon's Fly Fishing School
Ron Lauzon's Fly Fishing School
Fly fishing instruction for individuals or groups, and youth (min. age 8 yrs), beginning to advanced for 1 & 2 handed rods, equipment provided. Drift boat fishing trips (1/2 day or full day) on Sandy, Clackamas, Deschutes and other Oregon rivers, or walk-in trips. Trips booked by phone (no public shop). Call first.
Sandy Attractions
Oregon Zoo
From bats to zebras and everything in between, it's all here at the Oregon Zoo. Check out the many
exhibits that are featured including the Rain Forest, the Alaska Tundra, and the kids-only section at "ZooFun Safari".
About 1,029 specimens representing 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Of these, 21 species are endangered and 33 are threatened. The zoo is currently active in 21 Species Survival Plans.
Cedar Crossing Bridge
When Multnomah County officials wanted a covered bridge, they built one to replace an earlier uncovered bridge. It is not supported by a wooden truss, but by a laminated stringer.
Sandy Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
Opened in 1892, the art museum was created for all citizens in the Portland area to enjoy. Permanent galleries include work from the Americas, Europe and Asia. Past exhibits have presented Native American Indians, regional artists, and the Stroganoff family of Russia.
Portland Children's Museum
Specifically designed for children under 10, this attraction is a child's sanctuary. The "Under Construction" exhibit allows children to pretend that they are architects and construction workers. Other exhibits include a babies-only room and a shopping area for older children to make them feel more grown up.
Portland Performing Arts
The Portland Center for the Performing Arts (or PCPA as we call it), is your premier arts and entertainment venue in the Pacific Northwest. Nationally recognized as one of the top 10 performing arts centers in the nation.
Things To Do In Sandy
Sandy Area Boating
With seven rivers and more than 40 lakes, Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory is the ideal destination for watersports adventurers.
Kayakers and rafters get the adrenaline pumping as they challenge the whitewater on the Sandy and Clackamas rivers.
For something a little more relaxing how about paddling a canoe on one of our pristine lakes or water skiing on the Willamette River.
Click on the link above for information on boating activities in the Mt. Hood area!
Sandy Area Hiking
From wooded urban trails like those found in Mary S. Young State Park to the heights of the Cascades on the Pacific Crest Trail, Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory has hundreds of miles of trails for every hiker's skill level. Choose from trails that take you through lush canopied forests, alongside rushing streams, or up steep hillsides where you are rewarded with spectacular views or a crystal clear mountain lake.
Click on the link above for a list of hiking trails in the Mt. Hood area!
Sandy Area Fishing
Get out the frying pan! Our lakes, rivers and streams are teeming with salmon, winter steelhead, trout and small mouth bass. Imagine yourself waist-deep in one of our crystal clear mountain streams fly fishing for trout, or drift boating the Clackamas River for winter steelhead.
Click on the link above for information on area fishing!
Sandy Golf
Sandy is located in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory. The Mt. Hood area is home to 16 public golf courses providing both novices and expert
golfers with challenging rounds. Many courses offer breathtaking views of Mt. Hood which some
golfers claim distracting to their game, but the majority find exhilarating.
Greenlea Golf Course - You are invited to enjoy our executive course in the country. Greenlea was built for your pleasure and will test players of all skills. The nine hole course is made up of three par 4's and six par 3's, with two sets of tees. Our pro shop offers the small items you need for playing as well as rental clubs and pull carts.
The City of Sandy is proud of its ever-growing system of parks. Facilities range from neighborhood playgrounds to the 124-acre Sandy River Park. Park Board members meet monthly to advocate for an optimal system and are active volunteers in park improvement projects.
Sandy Parks
Sandy Area Shopping
The Sandy area offers a multitude of shopping venues, and your purchases are completely free of sales tax!
The fun starts 12 miles south of Portland's International Airport on I-205 at Clackamas Town Center, one of Oregon's largest malls. The 185-store mall features Nordstrom, Macy's, JC Penney, and Sears, as anchor stores, plus a food court, and movie theaters. Just across the street is the Clackamas Promenade with Nordstrom Rack, Target, and Old Navy as anchors.
A shopping excursion you won't want to miss is a visit to the newly opened Lake View Village in Lake Oswego. This collection of boutique stores includes Sur La Table, Ravenna Gardens, CC McKenzie, Pendleton Woolen Mills and Urbane Zen to name just a few.
Oregon is world-renowned for its seafood, fresh produce, mushrooms, berries, hazelnuts, micro-brews and wines. Chefs in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory take pride in creating Northwest entrees using this local bounty.
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From bats to zebras and everything in between, it's all here at the Oregon Zoo. Check out the many
exhibits that are featured including the Rain Forest, the Alaska Tundra, and the kids-only section at "ZooFun Safari".
About 1,029 specimens representing 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Of these, 21 species are endangered and 33 are threatened. The zoo is currently active in 21 Species Survival Plans.
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