Edward Payson Park, located on Portland's west side, offers fun, free outdoor space with a few choice extras. In many ways, Payson Park has become a favorite community destination, both for locals and visitors alike. The park's choice facilities include a well-equipped children's playground and very well-maintained basketball and tennis courts. Among Payson's best features, however, is the 2.5-acre Longfellow Arboretum which is located in the southwestern corner of the park. This wonderfully serene environment features nearly 40 non-native trees that are great for viewing and relaxing amidst their natural splendor. The arboretum is named in honor of Edward Longfellow, a Portland native son and one of America's legendary poets. Another big plus is the Payson Hill Terrain Park. Owing to the park's hilly location, the City of Portland established a comprehensive terrain park facility for skiing and snowboarding during the winter months in 2008. As a result, Payson Park is one of the few municipal parks in the United States to offer free skiing and snowboarding lessons.