Things to Do in Cornelius, Oregon

The town of Cornelius was built amid vibrant orchard lands during the railroad boom in the 1870s. Now bookended by the towns of Forest Grove and Hillsboro, just west of Portland, Cornelius continues to thrive as a farming community and welcomes visitors to enjoy a rich history of agriculture. Go berry picking or take a hike in the neighboring Chehalem Mountains, then sip Tualatin Valley wines from the local vineyards.

City offices are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dion Vineyard is a family-owned and operated vineyard located in the North end of the Chehalem Mountains in Oregon, just south of Hillsboro and just West of Portland and Beaverton. For over 40 years, three generations have grown premium Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay in Dion’s 60-acre vineyard. Dion’s grapes are used by a variety of wineries throughout Oregon, as well as in its own estate wines. The tasting room is open through March-November.

State-of-the-art auditoriums provide stadium seating and the very best sound and picture quality. Gourmet popcorn and all your favorite treats are available at the concessions counter.

Cornelius Parks & Recreation manages eleven parks in the city of Cornelius, including Harleman Park which is its largest soccer, baseball, and softball park.

Host your next event at Centro Cultural’s 2,085 square foot main hall located in downtown Cornelius. In “La Plaza”, the center’s large hall, groups of up to 200 are welcome. Visit their website for more information.

Open Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tarrybrooke Park is a public park with a basketball court.

Duyck’s Peachy Pig Farm is a family-friendly and family-owned and operated working farm open to the public. The farm features a large variety of animals to be seen and touched, picnic tables and a great view of the valley from their orchards.

A variety of u-pick produce is available throughout the growing season, and many items are available “ready-picked” as well. Fresh nuts are also available, including free cracking. Additional fun includes farm animal tours from May through November.

From mid-September through October, the farm offers Halloween pumpkins in patch and baby pumpkins, decorator cornstalks, a petting zoo, and an indoor market.

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., May through December.

Opened in 2021, Sidereus Vineyard and Winery is a boutique winery in the Laurelwood District AVA. The estate-grown vineyards produce Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling.

Reservations recommended.

Dogwood Park is a public park in Cornelius. The park has a basketball court, BMX terrain, an open lawn and play area with playground equipment. The park also has walking paths, a drinking fountain, as well as picnic tables, park benches, and restrooms. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.