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Essex Park

Park
Essex Park Playground

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Accessibility Notes

Parking

  • Street parking
  • Paved pathway to play area
  • 100 feet to play area

Play Area

  • Engineered mulch surface
  • Ramp into play area

Play Equipment

  • Transfer station
  • Sensory play elements

Other Amenities

  • Accessible restroom
  • Accessible picnic table
  • Accessible spray feature

Size in acres

4.43

Year acquired

1940

Park Location or Entrance

Essex Park main entrance
SE 79th Avenue and Center Street
Portland, OR 97206
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Open hours

Park hours: 5:00am-midnight

To reserve a sports field, call 503-823-2525.

Park amenities/activities

Accessible Play Area
Accessible Restroom
Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Paths (Paved)
Picnic Table
Playground
Splash Pad
Tennis Backboard
Tennis Court (Lighted)

City section

SE

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