Gateway Discovery Park

Park
Gateway Discovery Park Plaza
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Free Lunch Service

During the summer, the Free Lunch + Play program runs Monday through Friday in the Plaza from late June to late August of each year, serving free meals to youth ages 18 and under from 11am-11:45am. 


Children dancing with DJ Anjali

Gateway Discovery Park rental and event manual

 Gateway Discovery Park is a positively activated plaza that has on-site staff during events and rentals to ensure the park is fun, safe, and welcoming for all!

  • Gateway Discovery Park is available for public and private rentals and events.
  • Our staff are actively involved in the coordination, education, and day of event site management to ensure your event goes smoothly, to familiarize you with the site, and to ensure rental policies and guidelines are followed.
  • We will work with you to customize your rental to our unique outdoor spaces and will do event meetings, site walk-throughs, and provide advice about the space.

Picnic Rentals

Gateway Discovery Park is now available for picnic rentals and more! To reserve a picnic area at Gateway Discovery Park, call (503) 823-2525 or click here to make a reservation online.


Rental and event use forms and applications

Tonga Day Dancers 2018

Rental applications are accepted up to 12 months in advance of load-in date.

Year acquired
2009
Size in acres
3.01
History

In 2008, the Portland Development Commission (PDC) and Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) purchased three adjacent properties totaling 4.2 acres. PDC and PP&R currently share joint title of the parcels. Based on community input and previous planning efforts, it was determined that the now vacant site should become a 3.2 acre neighborhood park, and 1 acre of complementary mixed-use development. The park was constructed in part with funding from Prosper Portland (formerly the Portland Development Commission.) Harper's Playground participated in the design process and contributed funding to the Universally accessible play area.

Accessibility Notes

Parking

  • Street parking with designated ADA spaces
  • Paved pathway to play area
  • 50 feet to play area

Play Area

  • Universally accessible unitary play surfacing

Play Equipment

  • Universally accessible play equipment and play features
  • Universally-accessible adaptive swings and spin
  • Accessible sand and water play table
  • Nature discovery area
  • Sensory play elements
  • Accessible climbing structure

Other Amenities

  • Accessible restrooms
  • Accessible drinking fountains
  • Accessible picnic tables

Reservations available

  • Picnic site
  • Wedding site

Make a reservation through the customer service center

Park Location or Entrance

10520 NE Halsey Street
Portland, OR 97220

Open hours

Park hours: 5am-midnight
Splash pad: Open starting June 2022
To reserve a picnic area, view our picnic reservation page or call (503) 823-2525

Contact

Stephanie Madrid

Gateway Discovery Park Recreation Coordinator

Alicia Hammock

Recreation Supervisor | Summer Free For All Supervisor

Park amenities/activities

Accessible Picnic Area
Accessible Play Area
Accessible Restroom
Universal Access Play Area
Nature-Based Play Area
Picnic Table
Playground
Plaza
Skate Park
Paths (Paved)
Splash Pad

Park policy

  • All dogs must be leashed in this park.

Neighborhood

City section

East
NE