Blue Lake Park

Thermal Site

East of Portland, OR

The end of the 2008 flying season was the end of our lease on this site.  We can no longer use this site.

Location Summary:

• Country: USA
• City: Portland
• State: OR
• Site Name: Blue Lake Park
• Type: Thermal
• Skill: All
• Access: By PASS key only
• Landing Area Quality: Excellent, grass

Hazards in the area:

• A few trees
• Columbia river

Directions to the site:

• I-84 E of Portland toward Troutdale.
• Take Fairview exit at NE 181st ST. Go north (left) to Sandy Blvd.
• Turn right (E) on Sandy.
• Go until it looks like you are about to run out of road back to I-84.
• Turn left (N) on 223rd Ave. Go north to sign for "Blue Lake Park".
• Go toward the park, but do not enter the park, do not pay the entrance fee.
• The PASS soaring site is just beyond the park entrance, on the right side.
• It is a little dirt road that is blocked with a cable chain and lock.
• This gate will be open on big contest days.
• On other days, PASS members with keys can open the gate and fly anytime they want.
• Lat/Long location: N45° 33.378' W122° 26.674' (Map)

Review of the site:

• This is our traditional site for thermal duration contests.
• Nice mowed grass strips for two or three winch lines.
• A bit of a walk to real bathrooms and running water.
• Well out of the way, with no real danger from spectators.
• A bit narrow and cramped in the launching/landing/parking area.
• AMA insured site, PASS members with keys have access.

AMA insured site, PASS members with keys have access.

This description was provided courtesy of Pat Chewning.