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Mount Tabor Park, Portland, OR

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Mount Tabor Park

A 176-acre city park on an extinct volcanic cinder cone in Southeast Portland, known for forest, views, and trails.

SE 60th Avenue and Salmon Street, Portland, OR 97215 (main entrance) · Portland, OR

About Mount Tabor Park

Mt. Tabor Park sits on an extinct volcanic cinder cone in Portland's Mt. Tabor neighborhood. Its wooded trails, stairways, lawns, and scenic overlooks make it suitable for short walks, longer hikes, picnics, and quiet time. On clear days, higher points offer views of downtown Portland, the West Hills, and Mt. Hood. The park has more than 50 tree species, is popular for spring birdwatching, and hosts summer concerts and an annual soapbox derby. Amenities include playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, a dog off-leash area, an outdoor stage, and accessible facilities. A picnic shelter is being rebuilt from May to December 2026, while most of the park stays open.

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