# Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Winter Migratory Birding Walks > Place to go for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, 19255 SW Pacific Hwy, Sherwood, OR 97140 - Ages: All ages; free loaner binoculars at visitor center - Price: Free admission; free parking - Organizer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Official page: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/tualatin-river - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/tualatin-river-national-wildlife-refuge-winter-migratory-birding-walks--listing-4dab35da7a7e45b3ce213351 ## About Located just minutes south of Tigard and Beaverton in Sherwood, the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is a critical 2,200-acre wetland and woodland sanctuary on the Pacific Flyway. During the winter months, the refuge transforms into an incredible avian staging ground, hosting thousands of migratory birds including majestic tundra swans, northern pintails, green-winged teals, and cackling geese. Families can walk the stroller-friendly 1-mile seasonal trail and wooden wildlife viewing platforms equipped with free mounted spotting scopes. The interactive Wildlife Center features touchable animal furs, taxidermy mounts, hands-on bird beak feeding tools, and junior ranger activity booklets. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Exceptionally wide, level crushed-gravel trails and timber boardwalks provide effortless pushing for all stroller types. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern visitor center with clean ADA family restrooms and baby changing stations; observation decks with viewing benches. • Age Suitability: All ages; young children love peeking through low-height viewing scopes to spot resting swans. • Sensory Tips: Serene natural refuge with bird calls echoing across the wetlands; trails are quiet, and dogs are not allowed on refuge grounds to protect resting wildlife. ## Similar picks in Portland - [Oregon Rail Heritage Center Winter Train Discoveries & Enginehouse](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/oregon-rail-heritage-center-winter-train-discoveries-and-enginehouse--listing-961f2282f00fca2b42694a86) — Open on its own schedule · Oregon Rail Heritage Center · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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