Harrison Park

Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node (BEECN)

A Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node (pronounced beacon) is a place to go in Portland after a major earthquake to ask for emergency assistance if phone service is down, or report severe damage or injury. More information can be found at the Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node page.

Harrison Park Nature Patch

View full size image of A view of the shade garden bed next to a strolling path.

Located at the south edge of the park, this pollinator garden was started in 2024 in partnership with Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services. Native plant highlights include Pacific Coast Hybrid Iris, Thimbleberry, Birch-leaved Spirea, Oregon Grape, Sword Fern, Huckleberry, Fringecup, and many more.

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.