Some of the most preferred outdoor sports and nature spots in Portland are:

Old Port Mariner Fleet: Spend and entire day fishing, watching whales and other exotic marine wildlife in a cruise.

Riverside Municipal Golf Course: One of the very few courses which has parts that are player friendly as well challenging. Riverside Municipal Golf Course is also a place which can be enjoyed as a scenic spot. Those on Golf vacation here will not trouble much to find a good hotel for lodging as there are many good hotels near Riverside Municipal Golf Course  - Budget Inn, Super 8 Motel Westbrook Portland Area, Howard Johnson Plaza Portland, Andrews on Auburn, Inn at St. John and Holiday Inn Portland West

Quarry Run Dog Park: A 6 acre area comprising of rolling hills and trees which serves as a popular off-leash dog park.

Back Cove Trail: One of the most popular hiking trails which provides a spectacular view of the Portland skyline.