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'''Laurelhurst Park''' is located in the [[Laurelhurst]] neighborhood. Almost 27 acres in size, the park is located at [[SE César Chávez | [[File:Laurelhurst Park sign.JPG|thumb|right|Sign for the park in 2011]] | ||
'''Laurelhurst Park''' is located in the [[Laurelhurst]] neighborhood. Almost 27 acres in size, the park is located at [[SE César E. Chávez Boulevard]] and [[SE Stark Street]]. The centerpiece of the park is a large pond. | |||
Amenities include a basketball court, disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, dog off-leash area, historical site, horseshoe pit, picnic sites, playground, soccer field, stage, tennis and volleyball courts. | Amenities include a basketball court, disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, dog off-leash area, historical site, horseshoe pit, picnic sites, playground, soccer field, stage, tennis and volleyball courts. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The land that Laurelhurst Park sits on was originally owned by [[William S. Ladd]] as part of his [[Hazel Fern Farm]]. The city acquired 30 acres of land in 1911. At this time, the pond was a natural spring-fed pond. The park was designed in 1912 by Portland parks superintendent Emanuel Mische. In February 2001 in February 2001, the park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, becoming the first city park to be listed on the national register. | The land that Laurelhurst Park sits on was originally owned by [[William S. Ladd]] as part of his [[Hazel Fern Farm]]. The city acquired 30 acres of land in 1911. At this time, the pond was a natural spring-fed pond. The park was designed in 1912 by Portland parks superintendent [[Emanuel Mische]]. In February 2001 in February 2001, the park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, becoming the first city park to be listed on the national register. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?PropertyID=224&action=ViewPark Laurelhurst Park entry], Portland Parks and Recreation website | *[http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?PropertyID=224&action=ViewPark Laurelhurst Park entry], Portland Parks and Recreation website | ||
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[[Category:Laurelhurst neighborhood]] | [[Category:Laurelhurst neighborhood]] | ||
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places]] | |||
[[Category:Parks]] | [[Category:Parks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:20, 21 May 2014
Laurelhurst Park is located in the Laurelhurst neighborhood. Almost 27 acres in size, the park is located at SE César E. Chávez Boulevard and SE Stark Street. The centerpiece of the park is a large pond.
Amenities include a basketball court, disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, dog off-leash area, historical site, horseshoe pit, picnic sites, playground, soccer field, stage, tennis and volleyball courts.
History
The land that Laurelhurst Park sits on was originally owned by William S. Ladd as part of his Hazel Fern Farm. The city acquired 30 acres of land in 1911. At this time, the pond was a natural spring-fed pond. The park was designed in 1912 by Portland parks superintendent Emanuel Mische. In February 2001 in February 2001, the park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, becoming the first city park to be listed on the national register.
External links
- Laurelhurst Park entry, Portland Parks and Recreation website