M James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp

(launch)

Public boat ramp and adjacent swimming beach with a large parking lot, portable restrooms, and connection to the 40 mile loop trail system. The site is often used to view airplane traffic from nearby Portland International Airport. The Multnomah County Marine Patrol office is located adjacent to the boat ramp.

Additional Launch Site Information
Safety Considerations:

There are numerous wing dams off shore, strong current, and during the motorboating season the site receives a great deal of motoboat use.

ADA Accessibility:
Parking
ADA Accessibility:
Restrooms
Launch Location
Driving Directions:

Exit 307 off of I-5, head east on NE Marine Drive. The boat ramp is across from Portland International Airport

Nearest City:
Portland
Launch Site Address:
15475 Ferry Road
Portland
OR
Launch Details
Hours of Operation:
Dawn to legal sunset
Tidal Influence:
Slight
Shore Description:
Sand
Launch Type:
Dock
Launch Type:
Ramp
Launch Fees:
No
Dock Description:
Floating - 18 inches
Ramp Lanes:
1
Parking Fees:
No
Parking Type:
Day and Overnight
Number of Parking Spaces:
4 (+22 for trailers)
Restrooms:
Yes
Restroom Type:
Flush
Contact Info
Site Manager Organization:
Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces
Dale Vasnik
Regional Parks Supervisor
503-797-1850
vasnikd@metro.dst.or.us
http://www.metro-region.org
Site Manager Address:
600 NE Grand Avenue
Portland
OR
97232
Nautical Information
Reach Name:
Portland/Vancouver
NOAA Chart Number:
18531
River Mile:
110
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