Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park is a 36.59-acre park in downtown Portland on the banks of the Willamette River. Occupying the site of a former freeway, this busy downtown riverfront park is a popular place for jogging, biking, dog walking, and in-line skating. Salmon Street Springs is an interesting fountain with water patterns that allegedly change with the mood of the city.

This 1.5-mile long green stretch along the Willamette River is the venue for many events, including the Portland Rose Festival, the Waterfront Blues Festival, and the Oregon Brewers Festival. At the north end of the park is the Japanese American Historical Plaza. The park is a great place to watch fireworks or to quietly sit in the grass and watch boats big and small on the river. During rush hour, Tom McCall Waterfront Park gets very busy as it is used by commuters working in downtown Portland.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204

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