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Year acquired
1953
Size in acres
11.49
History
University Park is named after Portland University, a Methodist college which was founded in 1891 in a split from Willamette University. Due to financial difficulties, the school closed in 1900. The campus was located in what is now the University Park neighborhood and later became the home of the University of Portland. The original campus building, West Hall (renamed Waldschmidt Hall in 1992), still stands and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Accessibility Notes
Parking
- Parking lot
- 2 designated parking spaces
- Paved pathway to play area
- 150 feet to play area
Play Area
- Engineered mulch surface
- Ramp into the play area
Play Equipment
- Transfer station
- Sensory play elements
Other Amenities
- Accessible restroom inside Charles Jordan Community Center
- Accessible picnic table