Portland, SW
These city parks parks have dedicated areas for off-lease dog activities. Many of these parks have water, shade and poop bags available, but not all. Your human should always come prepared.
Council Crest Park
Portland, OR SW Council Crest Dr - No Fence, No Water, 1.95 acres, 5AM to Midnight
Council Crest Off-leash Area Map
Includes dog off-leash area, paths (paved and unpaved), picnic tables, statue or public art, vista point, and wedding site – reservable.
Council Crest is thought to be the highest point in Portland at 1,073 feet above sea level. Originally known as Talbot's Mountain after its pioneer settlers, it has also been known as Glass Hill and later as Fairmount, the name of the road that encircles it. According to legend, Council Crest got its name because it was here where Native Americans held meetings and built signal fires. According to McArthur's Oregon Geographic Names, however, it was named in 1898 by delegates to the National Council of Congregational Churches, who met on the top.
The water tower that now stands atop Council Crest used to be a 77-foot-tall wooden observatory, part of the Council Crest Amusement Park which was torn down in 1941. From the top of the hill, one can see five mountains in the Cascade Range: Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Rainier. In addition, the park boasts a fantastic 180 degree view of Portland and surrounding towns.
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Gabriel Park
Portland, OR SW 45th Ave. and SW Vermont St. - Fenced, Water, 1.75 acres, 5AM to Midnight
Includes baseball field, basketball court, disabled access picnic area, disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, dog off-leash area, paths – paved, paths – unpaved, picnic site – reservable, picnic tables, playground, skatepark, soccer field, softball field, tennis court – lighted, and volleyball court.
The skatepark is 10,000 sq ft, featuring 8,000 sq ft of snake run and 2,000 sq ft of unique perimeter features including a wall ride, pump bumps, tranny trench, and vert tranny to slappy curb. The snake run includes a 9-ft-deep bowl with concrete coping and tractor seat; the midsection has three hips and a rolled lip design.
In October 1950, the city purchased an 87-acre tract of land featuring two small creeks and wooded areas between Vermont and Canby Streets for $120,000. Part of the park, referred to as Gabriel Acres, gave the park its name.
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Hillsdale Park
Portland, OR SW 27 & Hillsdale Hwy - No Fence, No Water, 2.13 acres, 5AM to Midnight
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Willamette Park
Portland, OR SW Macadam & Nebraska - No Fence, No Water, 2.26 acres, 5AM to Midnight
Includes boat dock, boat ramp, disabled access picnic area, disabled access restroom, dog off-leash area, paths – paved, paths – unpaved, picnic site – reservable, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, and tennis court – lighted.
Parking fees are currently charged from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM. The new parking system with meters (rather than a staffed booth) will begin on July 6, 2009. Check the Willamette Park Parking Info above for more details.
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