Overlook Park (Portland, Oregon)

Overlook Park is a public park in north Portland, Oregon, United States.

Overlook Park
Signage for the park in 2011
Location in Portland, Oregon
Location	N Fremont St. and Interstate Ave. Portland, Oregon
Coordinates	45°32′55″N 122°40′58″W
Area	11.30 acres (4.57 ha)
Operated by	Portland Parks & Recreation
Public transit access	Overlook Park

The park is known for its picturesque views of downtown Portland. It features a variety of amenities, including sports fields, a children's playground, and walking paths. Located at the intersection of North Fremont Street and Interstate Avenue, the 10.93-acre (4.42 ha) park was acquired in 1930.^[1] It is accessible via the Overlook Park MAX station.

The park is home to a shelter and comfort station, constructed in the 1930s as part of a New Deal-era Works Progress Administration project. The shelter is considered a key historical feature of the park, providing a venue for small events and gatherings.^[2]

The park features extensive walking paths with scenic views of the Willamette River and downtown Portland. It also contains a children's playground, and sports fields which are used for soccer and other team sports.^[3]

The surrounding Overlook neighborhood also hosts several popular local businesses, and the Historic Overlook House.^[4]

See also

• List of parks in Portland, Oregon