Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park

Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park (formerly Lynchview Park)^[1] is a 7.7-acre (3.1 ha) public park in southeast Portland, Oregon.

Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park
Park sign, 2022
Location	SE 167th Ave and Market St. Portland, Oregon
Coordinates	45°30′41″N 122°29′33″W
Area	7.7 acres (3.1 ha)
Operated by	Portland Parks & Recreation

History

In the late 1800s, Patrick Lynch donated a large parcel of land to the Centennial School District. The school district built Lynchview Elementary School and the adjacent land became a park.^[1]

Portland Parks & Recreation acquired the park in 1993 and it was named Lynchview Park.^[2]

In 2020, the school was renamed Patrick Lynch Elementary School and the park was renamed Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park.^[3][4] The park received paved pathways, a new playground, a picnic shelter, and a Portland Loo. The soccer field was also remodeled and public art was added.^[2]

Gallery

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  Portland Loo
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  The playground
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  The baseball field