East Portland is getting a wonderful new park, and it is opening this weekend to the public for the first time. Luuwit View Park, drawing its name from the Upper Cowlitz word for Mt. St. Helens, “Luuwit,” features awe-inspiring views of its namesake mountain, as well as an accessible playground, a new community garden, walking trails and a fenced in dog park.
The 16-acre site, which was once a large field (pictured below), is now home to a state-of-the-art park.
Portland Parks & Recreation / Facebook A paved trail around the park makes it accessible for all, and several smaller trails wander through the park, making it possible to walk or run the trails with different options.
At the centerpiece of the park is its playground.
Portland Parks & Recreation / Facebook This accessible playground will serve nearly 1,000 families in the area, as well as residents from all over the city.
With multiple sports fields and a teen area, there is something for everyone here.
Portland Parks & Recreation / Facebook The teen area includes a group seating area, skate park, ping pong tables and a climbing structure. The teen area is planned to be covered by Spring 2018.
Come summer, the park will be a great place to cool off with a misting water play area.
Portland Parks & Recreation / Facebook Basketball and soccer fields make it perfect for an active afternoon, and bathrooms, plenty of parking, and a covered structure, makes it comfortable for everyone.
A fenced off-leash dog area rounds out the park’s amenities.
Portland Parks & Recreation / Facebook Years in the making, this park is finally opening it’s space for all to see, and they would love to have you there.
Luuwit View Park opens to the public this Saturday, October 21. There will be a celebration from 11 am to 2 pm, including free food, games and fun for the whole family. The park is located at NE 127th Avenue and Fremont, adjacent to Shaver Elementary School.
Portland Parks & Recreation / Facebook
A paved trail around the park makes it accessible for all, and several smaller trails wander through the park, making it possible to walk or run the trails with different options.
This accessible playground will serve nearly 1,000 families in the area, as well as residents from all over the city.
The teen area includes a group seating area, skate park, ping pong tables and a climbing structure. The teen area is planned to be covered by Spring 2018.
Basketball and soccer fields make it perfect for an active afternoon, and bathrooms, plenty of parking, and a covered structure, makes it comfortable for everyone.
Years in the making, this park is finally opening it’s space for all to see, and they would love to have you there.
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