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Kern Park

Label: Park
This page contains information about Kern Park in Portland, Oregon's Foster-Powell neighborhood.

Kern Park is about one and half acres and features a basketball court, play equipment, and a ball field.

Map

Year acquired
1940
Size in acres
1.62

History

According to Eugene E. Snyder's Portland Names and Neighborhoods, this park was named for the Kern Park real estate subdivision plat, laid out in 1903 by the Sycamore Real Estate Company.

Accessibility notes

Parking

  • Street parking
  • Paved pathway to play area
  • 50 feet to play area

Play Area

  • Ramp into the play area
  • Engineered mulch surface

Park location or entrance

Kern Park main entrance

SE 67th Avenue and Center Street
Portland, OR 97206

Open hours

Park hours: 5:00am-midnight

To reserve a sports field, call 503-823-2525.

Park amenities/activities

  • Accessible play area
  • Playground
  • Paths (paved)
  • Softball field
  • Basketball court

Park policy

All dogs must be leashed in this park.

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