Hancock Park

Park

The Hancock Nature Patch

a gravel path leads into the new garden under a canopy of Douglas fir trees — A view through the new garden. Plants on the way!

stepping stones through the forest garden — The Hancock Nature Patch will have similar elements to the nature patch at Lents Park, seen here.

Created in 2025 at the SE corner of the park, this garden features forest understory plantings, pathways, and natural placemaking elements.

Community planting events will be held late fall through winter 2026. Please join us.

Sign up for a planting event here.

This project is funded by the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services.

The landscape design for the nature patch at Hancock Park. — Click to view the design and plant list for the natural garden space.

Learn more about Nature Patches in Portland
Portland Parks & Recreation is adding nature patches to developed park landscapes to provide natural experiences for people and habitat for wildlife. Nature patches are unique natural garden spaces that support native pollinators and offer fun opportunities for education and exploration.

Year acquired

1941

Size in acres

3.60

Park Location or Entrance

NE 90th Avenue and Tillamook Street
Portland, OR 97220

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Open hours

Park hours: 5:00am-midnight

Park amenities/activities

Picnic Table

Playground

Nature Patch

Park policy

All dogs must be leashed in this park.

Neighborhood

Madison South

City section

NE

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