Kern Park

Park
Kern Park Playground
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Kern Park, located in Southeast Portland's Foster-Powell neighborhood, is about one and half acres and features a basketball court, play equipment, and a ball field.

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

  • Parking lot
  • Paved pathway to play area
  • 50 feet to play area

Play Area

  • Engineered mulch surface
  • Ramp into the play area

Play Equipment

  • Transfer station
  • Sensory play elements

Park Location or 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.

Documents

Neighborhood

City section

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