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Governors Park

Natural Area

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Year acquired

1894

Size in acres

5.74

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

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

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