Wildwood Golf Course

Wildwood Golf Course sits in northwest Portland, occupying rolling terrain that takes advantage of the natural topography characteristic of the area's forested hillsides. Bill O'Meara designed the course, which has served the Portland golfing community for decades as an accessible municipal facility. The layout works through varied elevation changes and incorporates mature tree growth that frames holes and defines playing corridors. The routing moves across slopes and through wooded sections, requiring golfers to manage uphill and downhill lies while navigating doglegs and elevation-based shot values. The property's topography creates natural interest in club selection and approach angles, with several holes playing significantly longer or shorter than their measured yardage depending on the slope. Greens are typically elevated or set into hillside positions, adding a strategic element to approach play. As a Portland municipal course, Wildwood serves a broad range of players and maintains a straightforward, unpretentious character. The course provides a test of accuracy and course management rather than overwhelming length, and its tree-lined fairways reward players who can work the ball or accept conservative angles off the tee. The facility operates within the city's public golf system, offering an affordable option for Portland-area golfers seeking a round on terrain that reflects the region's natural landscape.