South Park Blocks

Located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, Portland State provides every student the opportunity to participate in internships & community-based projects.

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PSU Park Blocks (at Portland State University) Portland , OR 97201 United States

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H. Colbert (@hrsch)

You 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.

Portland State University

Did you know the Park Blocks are the oldest parks in the city , having been donated for public use in 1852 by a Portland landowner and tanner? Grab some fresh air between classes and enjoy the trees !

Alex Brehm

Walk through with headphones on, even if you're not listening to anything. It's the best way to avoid canvassers .

Diana Diaz

The green and trees .

Alex Brehm

The second apparent homicide by bee-sting occurs somewhere on the South Park Blocks in Grimm's season 1 episode 3.

Pizza Schmizza

Spend 5 minutes humoring the people who gather and spout craziness.

Darlene Curtis

Sit outside for lunch on these beautiful days - then when it starts to rain you won't feel so bad.

Colby Aley

Great place to walk the dog.

Sarah

Delicious delicious Saigon Kitchen curry .

Darlene Curtis

Wonderful musician playing under the trees today!

Brian Garrison

Watch out for canvassers !

Richard Lidzbarski

Eat your lunch under the trees .

Rafael Figueira

Say hi to the homeless guy waking up.

Jennifer Kesgard

This is a park area located in an area that could be described as "southern" in orientation.

Similar places nearby :

7.4
Rec Center
Academic & Student Recreation Center

The indoor track is above McDonald's... Mmm fresh fries. - Ben Boro

Academic Building
Cramer Hall (PSU)

Please be respectful of the office staff. They work hard and help make this school run efficiently. - Cody Rich

Student Center
Smith Memorial Student Union (PSU)

The bowling in the basement is okay for last minute fun but the real fun is their ROCK BAND - Beckey Bookman

8.5
Park
Director Park

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. - H. Colbert (@hrsch)

6.0
Park
North Park Blocks

Great place to walk the dogs, watch people, play games (boccce, basketball), watch kids on the playground, or just lie in the sun. - Chana de Wolf

8.2
Park
Tanner Springs Park

There were hundreds of huge dragonflies all over the place. Late summer is an amazing time to watch them play. - Christiaan McPherson

9.4
Farmers Market
Portland Farmer's Market at PSU

Spring Hill has some of the best veggies at the market. Their lettuces are amazing, great tomatoes, and when kale is in season, they are very generous in their bundles. - Chris Campbell

8.9
Art Museum
Portland Art Museum

I love this museum - so much to explore. The Italian style exhibit was so inspiring. - Trish Peach

5.3
Grocery Store
Safeway

Super clean, Not very crowded and pretty interesting people. - Chris