Joseph Wood Hill Park

Park
Joseph Wood Hill At Rocky Butte
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Seasonal gate closure

The City closes the gate into the park from May 1 through October 31 annually to prevent motor vehicle access to the loop portion of NE Rocky Butte Road adjacent to Joseph Wood Hill Park.

Reserve Joseph Hill Park for your wedding! For more information, please visit portland.gov/parks/wedding-reservation-and-lottery.

Year acquired
1988
Size in acres
2.42

In 1901, Joseph Wood Hill established Hill Military Academy in northwest Portland. He soon moved his school to the Rocky Butte area. Many street names in this neighborhood refer to Hill's Academy.

Reservations available

  • Wedding site

Make a reservation through the customer service center

Park Location or Entrance

NE Rocky Butte Road
Portland, OR 97220
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Located within

Rocky Butte Natural Area

Open hours

Open from 5:00 am to midnight.

Parking around the park is restricted in the evenings; review parking signs carefully.

Park amenities/activities

Historical Site
Statue or Public Art
Vista Point

Park policy

  • All dogs must be leashed in this park.

Neighborhood

Madison South

City section

NE

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