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Portland · Multnomah County · park · 14.4 acres

Creston Park

4.6Google rating(246 reviews)

Why this park

81%Great match
  • Dog Park
  • Trail
Score breakdown
  • Query78
  • Distance55
  • Amenities100
  • Age60
  • Access100

At a glance

Hours

5am to 10pm

Visitor amenities

…stay a while

  • Picnic Areafacility
  • Restroomfacility
  • Accessible Featuresfacility

…play & family

  • Playgroundfamily

…get active

  • Horseshoesports
  • Baseball Fieldsports

…be in nature

  • Trailnature

…with pets

  • Dog Parkpets

Accessibility

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible restroom
  • Accessible playground
  • Accessible trail
  • Accessible entrance

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Best for

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  • Families
  • Kids
  • Dogs
  • Sports
  • Seniors
  • dogs100
  • sports100
  • family83
  • kids80
  • toddlers67
  • seniors60

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On the ground

Trails

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Overview

About this park

Located in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood of Southeast Portland, Creston Park is a welcoming 14. 38-acre community space with something for everyone.

The new 15,000-square-foot space will provide year-round opportunities to skate, ride, and roll.

Things to do

Things to do

The City acquired the land in 1920, and it has served neighbors for more than 100 years. Today, it remains a busy and vibrant place where people gather, play, and relax.

It features modern play structures, swings, and rubberized surfacing designed for safety and accessibility.

On site

Amenities & facilities

The large picnic area on the east side of the park has plenty of tables and shade, making it a popular place for birthday parties and family get-togethers.

You can reserve space with our Customer Service Center team . The playground was fully renovated in 2020 with funding from the Parks Replacement Bond .

Pet policy

Dogs & pets

There is also a dog off-leash area where canine friends can run and play. In the summer, the Creston Outdoor Pool is a favorite destination for families looking to cool off.

Whether you're visiting for the pool, the playground, the dog park, or simply a quiet walk under the trees, Creston Park is a place where community comes together.

Background

History & notes

One of the new wave of multi-use neighborhood parks during the City Beautiful movement, this property became a park due to a bond issue for parks and playground expansion approved by voters in 1919. The natatorium (swim facility) was constructed in 1925 along with two brick comfort stations. By 1926, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and a ball field were added. In 2020, Creston Park’s playground was fully renovated, including the addition of new accessibility features, with funding from the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond. An ADA-accessible pathway was installed from the SE 43rd Avenue parking lot to the playground. Other ADA improvements included a new drinking fountain and benches.

Today

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Getting there

SE 43rd Avenue and SE Rhone Portland, OR 97206
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Confidence score

100/ 100

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  • coordinates
  • amenities
  • hours
  • image
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