Heron Lakes – Green Back, located at 3500 N Victory Blvd, Portland, Oregon, is a public 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Opened in 1971, this 6,711-yard, par-72 course has a rating of 71.5 and slope of 130, set in a wetlands area with scenic views. Amenities include a clubhouse, pro shop, and practice facilities, with public access drawing local golfers. Its shorter length and accessibility make it a popular choice, as noted on its website.
Green Back plays with a parkland layout, featuring water hazards and bunkers, like the par-3 11th, requiring accuracy. X posts praise its forgiving fairways and well-maintained greens, ideal for mid-handicappers. The course’s moderate length ensures playability, but strategic hazards challenge course management, offering an enjoyable round for all levels in a scenic, urban-adjacent setting.