Essex Park

Park
Essex Park Playground

Restrooms at Essex Park are temporarily closed for ADA improvements until April 15, 2022.

Storm Beck, Project Manager
971-347-6104   |   Storm.Beck@portlandoregon.gov

Malcolm Hoover, Community Engagement Coordinator
503-250-3140   |   Malcolm.Hoover@portlandoregon.gov

Year acquired
1940
Size in acres
4.43

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

Park Location or Entrance

SE 79th Avenue and Center Street
Portland, OR 97206

Open hours

Park hours: 5:00am-midnight

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

Contact

Malcolm Hoover

Senior Community Engagement Coordinator

Park amenities/activities

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

Park policy

  • All dogs must be leashed in this park.

Neighborhood

City section

SE