Walking trails, environmental education study sites, wetland and river overlooks, a wildlife photography blind, a fishing platform, and interpretive signs are scheduled to be constructed later this year. All visitor facilities, including parking, will meet accessibility standards and be suitable for all to enjoy.

Development of these facilities has been a broad community-based endeavor drawing support from local citizens, non-profit organizations, regional governments, and elected officials. Financing for the project has come from a variety of sources including the Public Lands Highway Discretionary Program, Refuge Roads Program, USFWS appropriations, and donations from both the City of Sherwood and Friends of Tualatin River NWR. Additionally, the Refuge is working closely with Western Federal Lands Highway Administration to manage the construction of the project under an intergovernmental agreement.

Tualatin River NWR will open to the public upon completion of these on-the-ground visitor facilities, with an anticipated Grand Opening to occur within a year. The next phase of visitor services development will include construction of a Wildlife Center, refuge headquarters, and environmental education shelter. The Refuge anticipates up to 250,000 visitors annually, with an additional 25,000 students participating in on-site environmental education programs once both project phases of visitor facilities are completed.