Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park is a park Portland located in United States.

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    (503) 224-4400

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    portlandonline.com/parks

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Address

Naito Pkwy (btwn SW Harrison & NW Glisan) Portland , OR 97204 United States

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Adam Stallman

Nice park to take a stroll by the water. Good views of the many bridges in Portland.

Marc Maier

Bring your bike and you can go all the way along the water. You can even cross to the other side on dedicated lanes.

JesStwn URBP276

Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park was named one of the Great Places in America in 2012 by the American Planning Association which awards the park for its enjoyable, safe, and desirable features. Read more

JesStwn URBP276

Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park opened in 1978 as Downtown Waterfront Park . It was renamed after Tom McCall in 1984 for halting and removing Harbor Drive and creating a waterfront urban greenway.

JesStwn URBP276

I think that Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park provides a great opportunity for biking and walking to work if you work in Downtown Portland, because Naito Parkway doesn't have a bike lane.

Erin

One of my favorite spots to catch the cherry blossoms every spring or just enjoy the sunshine.

Fergus Nolan

Just did the shamrock run starting here. Always seems a well run and is great fun. Whoever manages this area is doing a great job

Quintein

A great place to go for a bike ride or walk on a sunny day. Just be aware of your surroundings as certain areas can be unsafe.

The Atlantic Cities

The story of Tom McCall Park is part of the "death row" of America's urban highways -- and a perfect example of what to do when a big road no longer makes sense. Read more

Connie Chiu

Beautiful spot to stroll through by feet, bike , etc. rent a surrey and cruise around.

Valentino Herrera

Always something to do here, year round. A visit to Mill Ends Park is always a light-hearted break.

FamilyFun

If it's hot, stop at the Salmon Street Springs Fountain to cool off. If you want to ride further, cross the Steel Bridge to pedal the Eastbank Esplanade.

HISTORY

During the 2008 US Presidential Election an estimated 75,000 people, the largest gathering in the entire campaign, gathered here to see Barack Obama. The park has also hosted many Rose Festival events

Dana DeAngelis

Beautiful park right on the Willamette River . In the spring, the cherry blossoms are amazing!

Enrique Gutiérrez Arzate

The view is amazing. Plenty of benches

Paul Lewandowski

Great place to chill with a coffee or ride your bike and take in the scene.

Dee Flowers

I like to stroll over to the shops area and have a coffee in the morning.

Yoon

Good for taking a walk

Dannii Devine

Ride your bike or walk around the park . It's a great way to stay in shape!

Ben C

Beach access at far south end of the park ;)

Ryan Josephson

Good events but the city does nothing to make clean and inviting for families

Brook Shelley

Great place to wander around and read

Zahra

Good place to sport , hang out!

amy Dubin

On nice days, it's a wonderful way to appreciate the city 's bridges .

John L.

Nice place for a leisurely stroll.

Frank Rzeznikiewicz

Just outstanding beauty all around you

Calvin Ting

Walk under the bridge ! And watch out for motor oil leaks.

Bill Biwer

Perfect area for some frisbee .

Darlene Curtis

Late night views of the river are spectacular!

Winston S

Symphony waterfront concert is always great

BurgerDogBoy

#PDXrosefestival!

Crocs

Great view of Waterfront Park !

Colleen Showalter

People watching .

eric iverson

The grass is comfy

Samir Nazir

beer fest!!!

Tariq Ahmad

Great view of the water.

Jackie Wilushewski

It's beautiful

Andrea Heintz

Go to the dock and look at the boats

Sandra LaPorte

Go for a walk....get some exercise!

Marc Galindo

enjoy the salmon street springs

Yoon

조깅, 산책, 사색 모두 하기 좋은곳.. 사람도 동물도 모두 평화로와보임

Claire HY Lee

홈리스도 많지만, 푸른 잔디가 좋아보이는

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