Overlook Park (Portland, Oregon)
| Overlook Park | |
|---|---|
Signage for the park in 2011 | |
Location in Portland, Oregon | |
| Location | N Fremont St. and Interstate Ave. Portland, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45°32′55″N 122°40′58″W / 45.54861°N 122.68278°W |
| Area | 11.30 acres (4.57 ha) |
| Operated by | Portland Parks & Recreation |
Overlook Park is a public park in north Portland, Oregon, United States.
The park is known for its picturesque views of downtown Portland. It features a variety of amenities, including sports fields, a children's playground, and walking paths. Located at the intersection of North Fremont Street and Interstate Avenue, the 10.93-acre (4.42 ha) park was acquired in 1930.[1] It is accessible via the Overlook Park MAX station.
The park is home to a shelter and comfort station, constructed in the 1930s as part of a New Deal-era Works Progress Administration project. The shelter is considered a key historical feature of the park, providing a venue for small events and gatherings.[2]
The park features extensive walking paths with scenic views of the Willamette River and downtown Portland. It also contains a children's playground, and sports fields which are used for soccer and other team sports.[3]
The surrounding Overlook neighborhood also hosts several popular local businesses, and the Historic Overlook House.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Overlook Park". Portland Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Overlook Park Shelter and Comfort Station". Living New Deal. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "Overlook Park". Portland.gov. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "Overlook Neighborhood". PortlandNeighborhood.com. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
External links
- Media related to Overlook Park (Portland, Oregon) at Wikimedia Commons