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Shemanski Park, University District
47° · Overcast nowBest time: Tomorrow 11 am
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Shemanski Park

  • 4.4124 reviews
  • Free

Shemanski Park is a compact, tree-shaded urban park offering a peaceful green respite in downtown Portland. Visitors come for picnics, people-watching, and seasonal flower displays—expect benches, lawns, public art, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe ideal for short breaks or quiet reflection. It’s a welcoming, pet-friendly spot that’s easy to reach from nearby streets and transit.

Quick answers

Shemanski Park in short

When is the best time to visit Shemanski Park?

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 Shemanski Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Shemanski Park?

1010 SW Park Ave,Portland, OR 97205.

Right now · 2:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 11 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 45° out there
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Overcast

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  1. 3pmPartly cloudy47°
  2. 4pmMostly clear47°
  3. 5pmOvercast46°

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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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Shemanski Park
  2. 2 Wildwood Adventures & Tours · 2 min
  3. 3 The Skeleton Key Odditorium · 2 min
  4. 4 The Skeleton Key Vintage · 2 min
  5. 5 Director Park · 2 min
1010 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205(opens the map)DirectionsTo University District

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.4from 124 reviews

Known for

  • Picnics
  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Gardens
  • Picnic areas
  • Outdoor seating

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Cozy
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Solo friendly

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