Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Downtown Portland, Portland

Andrew C. • February 20, 2016One of our more European style plazas. Modern space for people watching and events.

Tricia S. • September 6, 2012By the waterfront at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, near the World Trade Center.

ᴡ E. • July 25, 2015Perfect running trail, if you're from out of town pick this one (you can't get lost, and it's kept very clean).

H. C. • April 11, 2016You might know about the Farmers Market, but did you know that SHAC hosts Harvest Share outside Shattuck Hall? Students & community members are welcome to get free food on the 2nd Monday of the month.

Timothy M. • October 22, 2012Beautiful Square. They have a great variety of events throughout the year, and it is a great place to hang out for a bit. Stand in the center of the mini-ampitheatre and talk, then stop by Starbucks.

Alex B. • October 4, 2014A great escape from downtown. Enjoy your lunch here.

Andrew R. • January 30, 2018Grille, drinks, food, atmosphere

Don P. • September 18, 2009A beautiful spot for eating lunch outdoors, rain or shine.

J J. • November 27, 2022Don't fall asleep down here you'll get robbed

Max • July 19, 2012The burms are angled perfectly for a nap.

Sam C. • June 14, 2010Go to the underground parking lot of the Harrison Square Building, just one block east, and say "Hi!" to Mark the attendant - ask him if he's done his push ups yet today.....

Amy M. • March 25, 2013An iconic Portland mural across from the world's most famous donut shop.

K12 Inc • June 14, 2011Did you know? The founder of Mill Ends Park claimed it was the site of the "only leprechaun colony west of Ireland" and often wrote of the leprechauns' activities in his column in the Oregon Journal.

Cara M. • July 25, 2013If you're lucky enough, you'll overhear secret agent conversations like I just did with this guy...he was talking to himself, but you never know,what with the high-tech surveillance our government has

Courtney S. • June 20, 2012The grass lawn has recovered from the damage left by the Occupiers and is finally opened again!

HISTORY • April 26, 2010In 1971 the property was donated to the city by Mr. and Mrs. William E. Roberts. The Square's dominant feature is a bronze fountain in the shape of a rose, fittingly titled Fountain to a Rose.

Larry G. • May 30, 2011Try the third fountain. Dogs use the other three.

Jeff I. • September 6, 2022This place has an amazing rooftop patio. You can bring in your own food and they allow dogs. They have fantastic coffee but I usually go there for beer.

Ell B. • August 4, 2012If you're 5'9", you can get it going pretty well on your tip-toes. It doesn't take much pushing - just good timing. Think like pumping your legs on a swing, and just add a little to each push.