Grant Park

Been to a handful of PDX’s dog parks in the month I’ve lived here and so far this place stands out at particularly wonderful. *Dog owners: the spot for pups is unfenced and flanked by 2 streets so keep that in mind incase you have a distractible or adventurous pup.* Everyone I met at the dog spot was particularly friendly, familiar with one another (or at least acting that way), and remarkably positive. Felt like a real community. Some parks it can feel like you’re just sticking to yourself, doing your own thing, but the people here were great and their awesome dogs were a clear extension of that!
The other spots that make up this park — playgrounds, paths, sculptures, fountain, tennis & basketball courts, big conifers — and the fact that it is directly adjacent to a charming red brick school make it cute as hell. Looking forward to more good times at Grant!

Open until 12:01a this is our go-​to park to bring our pups to. They’ve got a good sized unfenced dog area that our pups love. Whenever there are other dogs there they are so friendly just like their owners.
We are new to town and have atually met some really nice people at the park that have given us tons of tips for places to grab a quality craft brew or bite of pizza. The park has tennis courts which we were excited to see b/​c we do love hitting balls around. There’s even a pool open to public pool. The park is huge with tons of little areas where you can just chill and take in the nature. We really like this park especially since it’s right down the street from our new place.

There is not much that is particularly exceptional about Grant Park. It has grass and a tennis court, but that’s just about it. Still, it is beautiful in that it provides a lot for active people to do. There aren’t any trails in the sense of the city’s more lovable parks, nor for the most part at all.
I walked here in search of the Beverly Clearly statue. This park is a little more crowded with less magnificent scenery than it’s municipal competition. Benches are all over and the fountain near the statues is nice. This is near the Llyod Center area, so it has some locational potential, especially by bus.
Grant Park is worth it if you are near it.

This park is next to Grant high school but is open to the public, with 6 tennis courts, outdoor track with turf grass, and plenty of open grass fields, this is a nice place to set up a grass volleyball court, go for a run, or get some tennis in.

So many memories of this place from my youth. Used to take swimming lessons at Grant Park’s public pool (open seasonally) and loved getting weird snow cone flavor combinations from the stand outside. I remember in high school at Grant cutting class to hang out in the woodsy area of the park and write in my diary, while watching fellow classmates smoke pot by the shack, and feeling awkward when families with little kids would stroll by. And how could I forget all the embarrassing moments during P.E. out on the tennis courts and track & field, when I had to showcase my complete lack of athletic aptitude?
Grant Park is a strange mixture of friendly and creepy, which, as long as aloof teenagers don’t scare you too much, makes this a great place to enjoy a slice of nature and get a little exercise in. Going back as an adult, it’s oddly comforting to see that little has changed with the dynamic between the community and the high school that share this public space. There’s nothing particularly unsafe going down here, and it’s a perfectly decent place to bring little kids, though I would recommend it more to adults looking for a little solitude and a really nice, recently updated track.

Other than the fact it’s at a school, it’s a nice place to walk/​jog or play tennis. They also have a baseball diamond and a pool. We love the sculptures too.

I loooveee this park! The statues and water fountain thing is so cool I love to run the track as well and the off leash dog park in the back is nice and open!

Not one of my favorite «parks» but I do like walking laps around the track and I feel safe here even when it’s late evening and starting to get dark.
It’s hard to find parking when there are events going on (i.e. track meets)

Had the pleasure of visiting the park before a soccer game at the High School. A nice park with plenty of shade to escape the blazing sun. There’s a pool here, but didn’t check it out. The only real downside is the busy street that it’s on and minimal parking, but I guess if you live nearby, that’s not an issue.

Such a vast, expansive park with so many resources. This place has it all – track, field, tennis courts, etc. There is a stunning amount of trees, as well. It’s a really great place to take the family. I’ll always be reminded of my high school years whenever I find myself here.

I love this place and would frequent more often if I lived closer. It’s within walking distance of the Hollywood library with plenty of pathways to walk, jog, or run. I felt very safe and it’s a predictable route where you’re not going to get lost if you’re not paying close attention. You’re probably going to catch a sports game of some sort going on as you make your way around. Also, you can maneuver your way around other walkers if you need. It’s not the most peaceful because it’s right next to the road and a school, but pretty decent.

This park with the school around it has a fun, campus feel. We are so lucky to have this park in our neighborhood.

The statues of the Beverly Cleary characters Ramona the Pest, Henry Huggins and Ribsy the dog are worth seeing by themselves.
Beverly Cleary’s childhood books were set in Northeast Portland and a stroll around the neighborhood will lead you to Klickitat Street, where the characters resided.
Cleary, who was originally from Yamhill, grew up in Portland and was the reason the stories were based there. Fans donated money for the bronze statues that were place in the park in 1995.

What a lovely park. I love to walk over to this neighborhood and check out this park.

Fun expansive park with everything from a pool to tennis courts to playgrounds to Beverly Cleary sculptures. Awesome for kids.

Great park. I wish there were more parks like this on the west side. Good size, plenty of green space, and large shady trees to enjoy a lazy afternoon. The Beverly Cleary characters are a nice touch. Lots of kids playing in the fountains and the other play area. My puppy even sniffed at Rigsby’s rear end.
There is a busy street, 33^rd, but it is not a huge issue.

Such an awesome park. 2 big playground areas.
Water feature surrounded by Beverly Cleary characters.
Pool nearby.
Clean bathrooms.
What is not to like?

Grant Park is a really beautiful park. Large, lush, green, and filled with a ton of things for everyone in the family to do. That includes some of my favorite nighttime creepster activities such as:
1. Walking around (while intoxicated /​inebriated on legal /​illegal substances) and being completely freaked out by the Ramona statues.
2. Biking really really really fast around the track and convincing yourself that yes, you are a good, fast bicyclist no matter how many times those dudes (read: douches) on bikes roll up right in front of you at the stop light because they think you’re a slow chick.
3. Star watching (*signal chorus of ‘aww’s*).
4. Star watching and making out.
5. Star watching and making babies.
6. Doing and/​or selling drugs. (Not saying that I’ve done it myself… ahem!)
7. Rolling around in the grass. Naked. By yourself. With drugs. And then star watching. Creepy.
8. Sneaking into the pool! Naked! And not by yourself! And making babies!
9. Uhh… running out of things… playing basketball in the dark on the Nike court??? Nudity optional.
10. Doing whatever in the world you wanna do! Because I have never seen cops here late at night. Misfits and creepsters of the world unite at this glorious green space.

I love this park! I jog and walk here whenever I can. It’s beautiful filled with trees and grassy areas. There are lots of friendly dogs, running around leash-​free but with their responsible owners close by.
It has a track, which means fewer injuries and year-​round jogging for me! =] Also, if you’re into sports that involve balls, there are tennis and basketball courts and grassy areas for you to throw a frisbee, play soccer, etc.

This is a beautiful neighborhood park with lots of great amenities. There is a rubber track sunken below the level of the street, great for running in any weather. There are wide stretches of lush lawn, shaded by many different kinds of lovely trees (I think I even spotted a Quaking Aspen!) and dotted with picnic tables and benches. There is a nice tennis court, and a large play structure area for kids.
Also great: the Ramona and Henry statues as a tribute to Beverly Cleary’s history in the area (she grew up in a house nearby, and her fiction is based in the neighborhood.)