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Director Park
Type: Family Friendly, Parks
10Best Says
Director Park is a public piazza right in the heart of downtown Portland. This park sits on top of an underground parking garage. Here they have a large fountain feature that doubles as a splash pad... Read More
Director Park is a public piazza right in the heart of downtown Portland. This park sits on top of an underground parking garage. Here they have a large fountain feature that doubles as a splash pad for kids on hot days. Director Park offers free activities for all ages year-round like concerts, art events, trivia nights, chess, plays, cooking, and more. They have a super-sized chess game kids love to play. The parks and rec department have an office here that has board games you can check out.
It's a great place to spend your lunch break. They have plenty of sitting with chairs and tables sprinkled throughout the piazza. There are also concrete benches to sit on. Elephants Café has a location here that serves lunch and dinner. They also sell drinks and ice cream.
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Address:
SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
503-823-8087
Hours:
- Hours May Vary Seasonally
Website:
portlandoregon.gov
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Meagan Wristen
Portland Local Expert
- Things to Do with Kids: "Pack a picnic and plan to hang out a few hours."
- Free Things to Do, Cultural District's Best Attractions, Parks: "Pack a picnic on a hot day and let your kids play in the fountain."
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: Director Park has a play fountain kids can play in and another area for playing oversized chess.
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: Director Park is full of free fun in the heart of the city.
- Best for Cultural District's Best Attractions Because: A wonderful place to hang out and relax in one of Portland's neatest spaces.
- Best for Parks Because: It's location near Pioneer Square and unique layout makes it a great place to hang out.
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