In this Park Facility
Description
Knott Park is green and spacious, and is located in Portland's Parkrose neighborhood. It covers almost 13 acres, and is a great place for families, sports lovers, and neighbors to gather, play, and relax.
Open grassy areas make Knott Park a great spot for picnics, games, and community events. In addition to a community garden, you'll find a baseball field, football field, horseshoe pit, playground, and plenty of picnic tables and benches throughout the park. The fields are perfect for tossing a frisbee, kicking a soccer ball, or enjoying a nice afternoon outdoors.
The park's paved walking paths make it easy to explore, and visitors will notice many mature maple trees, which are the most common tree in the Parkrose neighborhood. In the fall, their leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and red, adding to the park's natural beauty. This park is also home to a Turkish hazelnut tree, one of Portland's 400 heritage trees.
Knott Park is also one of the more accessible parks in the area, with a parking lot, paved walkways, two restrooms, and picnic tables designed for everyone to enjoy.
Named after A.J. Knott, who operated the mule-powered Stark Street Ferry in the late 1800s, this park carries a piece of Portland's early history while offering a welcoming place for community members to connect with nature and each other.
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.
A. J. Knott owned land in the area of the street and park that now bear his name.
In the 1880s and 1890s, Knott operated the Stark St. Ferry, which connected Portland and East Portland for many years. The ferry was originally fueled by "mule-power," with mules pulling the ferry from each shore. Business dwindled when the Morrison Bridge was made free to all since the Stark Street Ferry was only free to small children and funeral parties.
Accessibility Notes
Parking
- Parking lot
- Paved pathway to play area
- 50 feet to play area
Play Area
- Engineered mulch surface
- Ramp into play area
- Partially fenced
Play Equipment
- Transfer station
Other Amenities
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible picnic table