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North Park Blocks, Portland, OR

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Sports & Outdoors

North Park Blocks

A historic Pearl District city park, dating to 1869, with a playground, a large bronze elephant sculpture, and a dog-bowl fountain.

NW Park Avenue from Ankeny Street to Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97209 · Portland, OR

About North Park Blocks

The North Park Blocks are among Portland's oldest park sites, given to the city in 1869 and laid out in the Pearl District. Trees were planted in rows, and many were later lost in a 1962 windstorm, though historic trees were protected during a 1992 improvement project. The park has a playground that was fully renovated in 2019 with added accessibility features. Visitors can see a 12-foot bronze sculpture based on an ancient Chinese wine pitcher, installed in 2002, and a fountain designed by photographer William Wegman, added in 2005. Amenities include paved paths, a basketball court, a bocce court, and an accessible restroom. Dogs must be leashed.

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