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Kʰunamokwst Park

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Kʰunamokwst (pronounced KAHN-ah-mockst)  is a Chinook wawa name meaning "together". Kʰunamokwst Park is the first PP&R park to enjoy a name indigenous to the land it sits on. Chinook wawa is the language commonly used by the original people of this area.

Year acquired
2009
Size in acres
2.43
History

On August 7, 2014, Portland Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz joined neighbors, partners, and special guests to reveal the Kʰunamokwst Park name of the first developed park in the Cully neighborhood.

Supported with funding from Metro's voter-approved 2006 bond.

Khunamokwst Park was formally dedicated in a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2015.

Accessibility Notes

Parking

  • 1 off-street designated parking stall
  • Paved pathway to the fully accessible play area
  • 200 feet to play area

Play Area

  • Engineered mulch surface and accessible synthetic turf surfacing
  • Ramp into the play area

Play Equipment

  • Transfer stations
  • Accessible swing seat

Other Amenities

  • Accessible restroom
  • Accessible picnic table
  • Fully accessible pathway system within the park

Park Location or Entrance

5200 NE Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97218

Related

Open hours

Park Hours: 5:00am-midnight daily.

To reserve a picnic area, call 503-823-2525. Picnic Sites and Info

Park amenities/activities

Accessible Picnic Area
Accessible Play Area
Accessible Restroom
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Table
Playground
Skate Park
Paths (Paved)
Splash Pad

Park policy

All dogs must be leashed in this park.

Neighborhood

City section

NE
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