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Tualatin RiverJurgens Park paddle dock to Tualatin Community Park boat ramp
A short park-to-park Tualatin paddle from the Jurgens floating dock to the Community Park ramp.
Access and safety sources last checked September 9, 2026.
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Access and shuttle
A short park-to-park Tualatin paddle from the Jurgens floating dock to the Community Park ramp.
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Put-in
Jurgens Park paddle dockJurgens has a steep gangway; confirm it suits your boat and mobility.
Take-out
Tualatin Community Park boat rampCommunity Park’s playground is undergoing fall 2026 renovation; follow construction signs and verify the route to the existing boat ramp.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- Jurgens has a steep gangway; confirm it suits your boat and mobility.
- Community Park’s playground is undergoing fall 2026 renovation; follow construction signs and verify the route to the existing boat ramp.
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- Shallows and faster water below Cook Park
- Dock access, wood and bridge supports
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Tualatin River at West Linn, OR. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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NotesWhat to know before you go
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- Route and distance1.7 miles
Distance between the named access points in the linked manager guide.
- Launch coordinate provenanceMapped launch and landing
Marine Board features 22/384 identify the water accesses. Jurgens uses the mapped dock approach; Community Park was refined against georeferenced imagery to the ramp below the rail bridge. These are approximate launch positions, not surveyed waterlines. Distance is river mile 10.6 minus 8.9.
- Conditions posturePlanning only
West Linn is a downstream basin-flow reference beyond the Oswego diversion area, not a local depth or current measurement. The trail’s closer stage station is operated by OWRD. No stage or paddling threshold is transferred to this USGS series.
- Access and safety review2026-09-09
Guide and current manager pages checked. Verify notices again before travel; a past review is not a statement of current paddling suitability.
- Campingnone
No recreational campsite is verified for this short day trip. Arrange lodging separately; park access does not establish overnight camping or parking rights.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- Tualatin Water Trail Community Park access and river miles
- Launch infrastructure imagery reference
- Oregon Marine Board launch inventory
- Boat Oregon access, obstructions and regulations map
- Oregon Waterway Access Permit requirements
- Jurgens dock, carry and river mile
- City of Tualatin public river accesses
- Tualatin current park projects and notices
- USGS 14207500 station
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Tualatin River paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the Jurgens Park paddle dock to Tualatin Community Park boat ramp route on the Tualatin River?
This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.
Where does the Jurgens Park paddle dock to Tualatin Community Park boat ramp route on the Tualatin River start and end?
This route starts at Jurgens Park paddle dock and ends at Tualatin Community Park boat ramp, about 1.7 river miles on the water.
Is the Jurgens Park paddle dock to Tualatin Community Park boat ramp route on the Tualatin River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.
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