You can get into the river virtually anywhere, but Cook Park is a great entry spot and good place to grab a quick bathroom break and get set up.

The Tualatin River is a calm spot perfect for novice kayakers, it doesn’t have much of a current, and since it’s located relatively close to Portland itself, you can easily do it on a day trip.

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Parking available at Cook Park near the boat ramp