Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Downtown Portland, Portland

Benjamin C. • February 1, 2015Delightful spot in the sun for eating cart food!

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

Kris M. • July 5, 2014Great park. Will maintained with a wonderful water area.

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.

Sarah • May 4, 2010Delicious delicious Saigon Kitchen curry.

James • November 2, 2011Really awesome place to just go sit and draw.

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

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

Marc T. • March 30, 2017It's not too quiet of a park, depending on nearby traffic. However it is a nice space on weekends, and the amphitheatre is cool for small shows or gatherings.

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.....

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

Matt D. • July 7, 2017Make sure to take your photo with this iconic Portland sign. Added bonus: the famous Voodoo Donuts is right across the street!

Enrique G. • February 2, 2016Very nice to walk, run, smoke, whatever!

James J. • September 24, 2011Play chess! It's a small life size set. Totally awesome. :)

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

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

Ryan G. • January 29, 2017Pick up some food from the food trucks around the corner and come here to have a nice meal al fresco

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.