(503) 823-2223
SW Council Crest Dr
Portland,
OR
97201
45.4986
-122.708
Neighborhood: Southwest Hills
Hours:
Daily dawn-dusk
What People Are Saying About Council Crest Park
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – More than 1,000 feet above sea level, on one of the highest points in Portland, this park offers spectacular views of downtown to the east, and sprawling suburbia and the Willamette Valley to the south and west. A long road winds through the elegant West Hills and leads to the park, crowned with a 77-foot water tower that used to be a wooden observatory at the Council Crest Amusement Park. –
12/09/03
We love the Crest!
by seger_kinnick
I 1st stumbled on this park by making a wrong turn 5 years ago when I moved to Portland. It quickly became a fave spot for my boyfriend and I to stroll and enjoy the beauty of this great city and the surrounding mountains. I take all of my out-of-town visitors to the Crest to do some impressing! Great spot!!!
- Pros: VIEW!!!, Walking trails, Near downtown/access
- Cons: nothing, none, it closes!??
The Details on Council Crest Park
Know Before You Go:
Beware if you park on the street after the park is closed--you may wind up getting a ticket.
The Extras:
this is an all-purpose spot--makeout point, meeting place for teens and popular tourist attraction. It's also one of the greatest places in the city to stargaze or watch the sun set--or rise, if you're really motivated.
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