Director Park

Director Park, located in downtown Portland, is a place for community, art, culture, relaxation, friends and family.

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  • Phone

    (503) 823-8087

  • Website

    directorpark.org

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Address

825 SW Park Ave (btwn SW Yamhill & Taylor St) Portland , OR 97201 United States

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chess elephant people watching casual picnics wine wifi frozen yogurt delis dancing fountains beer park lunch Plaza performances snacks
H. Colbert (@hrsch)

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.

Paul Sorenson

Great Bratts - they have beer and wine and cocktails (!) and fabulous people watching - a more intimate "PDX Living Room"...a foyer, perhaps? :-)

James Veber

They have everything (except grass). Play giant chess or board games , play in the fountain then grab a bite at Elephant 's.

Andrew C

One of our more European style plazas . Modern space for people watching and events .

Eric Schrader

Fun area of downtown. Fox Tower movie theater is nearby and giant-sized chess board.

Anne Smith

This park has a neighborhood feel and lends itself to being a nice place to relax . Grab a beverage and watch some chess .

Austin Brent

Love this urban park especially the giant chess .

Patti Hill

Great place to eat your deli food

Andrew Ward

Great place to eat the meal you've just purchased from the downtown foodcarts

Anna Victoria Oikawa

The cool big chess makes you feel in harry potter.

Benjamin Chait

Delightful spot in the sun for eating cart food!

Emma Cain

my fave place to chill and eat my freshly purchased froyo from tartberry just up the block

James

Nice in the summer at night, can go and relax with feet in the water with no one around

Melissa Kent

Great fountain for the kids to play in.

Carlin Scott

The free WiFi is decent and there are many tables under trees or a glass roof.

Colleen Showalter

Love playing on the giant chess board with my girls.

Brandon Lee

The ambiance is great.

Miwa

Great place to relax while having lunch .

Colby Aley

Run through the fountain then play chess on the bricks.

Laura Askelin

Sure, their beer is good but Have a ginger ale ! Deliciousness!

Cedric Justice

Does anyone else see any irony in the fact that Teachers ' fountain is lacking an apostrophe?

Daniel Pollack-Pelzner

The little fountains are just the right height for toddlers.

Carmen Myers

Stop by the flying elephant for the perfect picnic

Julia Houha

Great place to eat lunch - there's always plenty of seating.

Lisa Peyton

They have the new fountain going, just waiting for you to make a wish...or go skinny-dipping!

Carmen Myers

A perfect day!

Julie Baumler

Go to Directory Park on a rainy day. The covered area keeps you dry but lets all the light through.

Ms Helene

Not worth a visit. Just an open square.

Matt Alex

Play chess on the giant chess board !

Joaquin Lippincott

There's parking underneath the park .

Chris Christian

Don't drink the water from the Teacher 's Fountain

James Veber

Some people take their chess a little too seriously

Bobby Mckay

Don't fly balsa airplanes. It is not allowed

Sam Coburn

Good food,entertainment!

Gain Lee

푸드트럭에서 음식사서 여기와서먹으면좋아요! 낮에는 공연도 많이하는듯

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