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South Park Blocks, University District
46° · Overcast nowBest time: Tomorrow 11 am
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South Park Blocks

Lose yourself in urban green

  • 4.5641 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 9 pm

A leafy, historic urban park with wide elm-lined avenues, public art, and peaceful benches. Visitors come to stroll, picnic, or watch community events against a university-campus backdrop — expect gentle walking trails, seasonal plantings, and regular outdoor gatherings.

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South Park Blocks in short

When is South Park Blocks open?

Every day, 5 AM–9 PM.

When is the best time to visit South Park Blocks?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is South Park Blocks indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is South Park Blocks?

1436 SW Park Ave,Portland, OR 97201.

Right now · 10:45 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 11 am.

In its favour

  • Open till 9 pm
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 44° out there

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 9 pm
monday
5 AM–9 PM
tuesday
5 AM–9 PM
wednesday
5 AM–9 PM
thursday
5 AM–9 PM
friday
5 AM–9 PM
saturday
5 AM–9 PM
sundayToday
5 AM–9 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 South Park Blocks
  2. 2 Newmark Theatre · 2 min
  3. 3 Shemanski Park · 3 min
  4. 4 IN JOY COFFEE · 3 min
  5. 5 Northwest Children's Theater · 3 min
1436 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201(opens the map)DirectionsTo University DistrictCall+15038232525Websiteportlandoregon.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 641 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Picnics
  • Photography
  • Walking trails
  • Art installations
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • University students
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

Around University District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time