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1. Arbor Lodge Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Brooklyn Park

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4. Cathedral Park

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5. Columbia Park and Annex

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6. Commonwealth Lake Park

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7. Council Crest Park

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8. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

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9. Director Park

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10. Ed Benedict Park

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11. Forest Park

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12. Hoyt Arboretum in Washington Park

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13. International Rose Test Garden

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14. Irving Park

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15. Jamison Square

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16. Laurelhurst Park

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17. Macleay Park

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18. Mt. Tabor Park

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19. Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

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20. Peninsula Park

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21. Pier Park

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22. Tanner Springs Park

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23. Tom McCall Waterfront Park

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24. Washington Park

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25. Westmoreland Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Portland, Oregon, has more than 279 parks and natural areas covering 10,000 acres. Forest Park is the largest municipal park in the country while Mill Ends Park is the smallest at 24 inches in diameter. Trails connect parks and the city downtown, providing easy access to exercise opportunities and a healthy lifestyle. The parks are not only spaces for recreation but also for public events, summer concerts, picnics, and games.

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