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Director Park

Director Park

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8.5/10
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    James V.
    "Play giant chess or board games"(11 Tips)
    H. C.
    "its own Elephants for easy plaza snacks"(2 Tips)
    Paul S.
    "... (!) and fabulous people watching - a more intimate "PDX Living Room"...a..."(2 Tips)
    Miwa
    "Great place to relax while having lunch."(3 Tips)
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  • H. C.heart icon on user image
    H. Colbert (@hrsch)August 19, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    I'm not sure what makes this a "park" but I do love this block. Good fountain for cooling off in the summer and comes with its own Elephants for easy plaza snacks and drinks.
  • Paul S.heart icon on user image
    Paul SorensonAugust 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great Bratts - they have beer and wine and cocktails (!) and fabulous people watching - a more intimate "PDX Living Room"...a foyer, perhaps? :-)
  • James V.heart icon on user image
    James VeberAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    They have everything (except grass). Play giant chess or board games, play in the fountain then grab a bite at Elephant's.
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CFebruary 20, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    One of our more European style plazas. Modern space for people watching and events.
  • Eric S.
    Eric SchraderFebruary 2, 2016
    Fun area of downtown. Fox Tower movie theater is nearby and giant-sized chess board.
  • Anne S.
    Anne SmithJuly 18, 2013
    This park has a neighborhood feel and lends itself to being a nice place to relax. Grab a beverage and watch some chess.
  • Austin B.
    Austin BrentMarch 18, 2016
    Love this urban park especially the giant chess.
  • Patti H.
    Patti HillAugust 22, 2013
    Great place to eat your deli food
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WardAugust 12, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Great place to eat the meal you've just purchased from the downtown foodcarts
  • Anna Victoria O.heart icon on user image
    Anna Victoria OikawaAugust 14, 2016
    The cool big chess makes you feel in harry potter.
  • Benjamin C.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin ChaitFebruary 1, 2015
    Delightful spot in the sun for eating cart food!
  • Emma C.
    Emma CainAugust 18, 2017
    my fave place to chill and eat my freshly purchased froyo from tartberry just up the block
  • James
    JamesNovember 2, 2011
    Nice in the summer at night, can go and relax with feet in the water with no one around
  • Melissa K.
    Melissa KentSeptember 10, 2013
    Great fountain for the kids to play in.
  • Colleen S.heart icon on user image
    Colleen ShowalterAugust 26, 2015
    Love playing on the giant chess board with my girls.
  • Carlin S.heart icon on user image
    Carlin ScottJune 17, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    The free WiFi is decent and there are many tables under trees or a glass roof.
  • Brandon L.heart icon on user image
    Brandon LeeJune 29, 2016
    The ambiance is great.
  • Miwa
    MiwaJuly 20, 2013
    Great place to relax while having lunch.
  • Colby A.
    Colby AleyJune 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Run through the fountain then play chess on the bricks.
  • Cedric J.
    Cedric JusticeOctober 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Does anyone else see any irony in the fact that Teachers' fountain is lacking an apostrophe?
  • Laura A.
    Laura AskelinAugust 21, 2011
    Sure, their beer is good but Have a ginger ale! Deliciousness!
  • Carmen M.heart icon on user image
    Carmen MyersSeptember 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    A perfect day!
  • Daniel P.
    Daniel Pollack-PelznerAugust 23, 2011
    The little fountains are just the right height for toddlers.
  • Carmen M.heart icon on user image
    Carmen MyersSeptember 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Stop by the flying elephant for the perfect picnic
  • Julia H.heart icon on user image
    Julia HouhaJuly 31, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Great place to eat lunch- there's always plenty of seating.
  • Lisa P.
    Lisa PeytonMarch 3, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    They have the new fountain going, just waiting for you to make a wish...or go skinny-dipping!
  • Julie B.
    Julie BaumlerMay 21, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Go to Directory Park on a rainy day. The covered area keeps you dry but lets all the light through.
  • Matt A.
    Matt AlexJuly 25, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Play chess on the giant chess board!
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneJuly 30, 2016
    Not worth a visit. Just an open square.
  • Joaquin L.
    Joaquin LippincottSeptember 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    There's parking underneath the park.
  • Chris C.
    Chris ChristianOctober 25, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't drink the water from the Teacher's Fountain
  • James V.heart icon on user image
    James VeberMarch 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Some people take their chess a little too seriously
  • Bobby M.
    Bobby MckayApril 16, 2011
    Don't fly balsa airplanes. It is not allowed
  • Sam C.heart icon on user image
    Sam CoburnJuly 25, 2015
    Good food,entertainment!
  • Gain L.heart icon on user image
    Gain LeeJanuary 18, 2017
    푸드트럭에서 음식사서 여기와서먹으면좋아요! 낮에는 공연도 많이하는듯
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