You'll find South Waterfront Greenway on Willamette River in Portland. It's a public boat ramp. The next public ramp is Poet's Beach in Portland, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, OR |
| Water | Willamette River |
| Park | South Waterfront Greenway |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Oregon, including South Waterfront Greenway: Oregon State Marine Board.
South Waterfront Greenway is one of 14 public launches on Willamette River. All launches on Willamette River
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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South Waterfront Greenway is in Portland, Oregon. The directions button above routes you to the pin for South Waterfront Greenway.
It gives you access to Willamette River.
We don't have fee information for South Waterfront Greenway, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Smith & Bybee Lake Canoe Launch in Portland, about 8.2 miles away.
Poet's Beach in Portland (under 1 mile), Willamette Park in Portland (1.6 miles) and Sellwood Riverfront Park in Portland (2.3 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby