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Governors Park

Natural area
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Map

Year acquired
1894
Size in acres
5.74

History

This park was dedicated while Sylvester Pennoyer was Governor of Oregon (1894-1901), giving the park its name. Pennoyer was the first person to make a gift of property to the City of Portland for solely park purposes.

Park location or entrance

Governors Park main entrance

SW 13th Avenue and Davenport Street
Portland, OR 97201
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Open hours

Park hours: 5:00am-midnight

Park policy

All dogs must be leashed in this park.

Neighborhood

Southwest Hills

City section

SW

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