Director Adena Long Adena Director Water in fountains is not suitable for drinking. drinking. for suitable not is fountains in Water
DON’T DRINK DON’T Wheeler Ted Mayor
PORTLANDPARKS.ORG
503-823-PLAY 503-823-PLAY (7529) Skidmore Fountain Skidmore
Portland, Oregon 97204 Oregon Portland,
858 Suite Avenue, 5 SW 1120
th
823-6868, or by the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900. at Service Relay Oregon the by or 823-6868,
prior to the event by phone at 503-823-7404, by the city’s TTY at 503- at TTY city’s the by 503-823-7404, at phone by event the to prior
with disabilities. Please notify us no less than five (5) business days days business (5) five than less no us notify Please disabilities. with
The City of Portland will make reasonable accommodation for people people for accommodation reasonable make will Portland of City The portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains . visit
For more information on Portland’s municipal fountains, fountains, municipal Portland’s on information more For
generations.
this legacy, building on the past to provide for future future for provide to past the on building legacy, this
require careful attention. attention. careful require
and others. Portland’s residents treasure and care for for care and treasure residents Portland’s others. and
Slippery surfaces, rapidly moving water, and pools of water water of pools and water, moving rapidly surfaces, Slippery
city. These essential assets connect people to place, self, self, place, to people connect assets essential These city.
PLEASE USE CAUTION AT ALL FOUNTAINS. ALL AT CAUTION USE PLEASE
recreational opportunities give life and beauty to our our to beauty and life give opportunities recreational
Portland’s parks, public places, natural areas, and and areas, natural places, public parks, Portland’s
children.
Portland area. area. Portland Fountains), there are potential dangers for unattended unattended for dangers potential are there Fountains),
16 decorative and interactive fountains in the downtown downtown the in fountains interactive and decorative 16
Legacy, Teachers at Director Park, and Salmon Street Springs Springs Street Salmon and Park, Director at Teachers Legacy,
In this brochure, you will find a 2.6-mile walking tour of of tour walking 2.6-mile a find will you brochure, this In
fountains (Jamison Square, McCoy, Holladay Park, Bill Naito Naito Bill Park, Holladay McCoy, Square, (Jamison fountains
Although people enjoy splashing around in the interactive interactive the in around splashing enjoy people Although lies within the downtown area. area. downtown the within lies
SAFE. BE throughout Portland. The largest concentration of fountains fountains of concentration largest The Portland. throughout
Portland Parks & Recreation maintains beautiful fountains fountains beautiful maintains Recreation & Parks Portland
To conserve water, most of these fountains recycle water. recycle fountains these of most water, conserve To
Portland’s fountains. fountains. Portland’s
The water flowing in decorative fountains is not for drinking. drinking. for not is fountains decorative in flowing water The
Portland and her treasure chest of unique artwork— artwork— unique of chest treasure her and Portland
DRINK. DON’T Take an opportunity to discover and explore downtown downtown explore and discover to opportunity an Take
Rules When Visiting Fountains Visiting When Rules Welcome
Animals in Pools Fountains Pools in Animals Well) the at (Rebecca Fountain Shemanski A SELF-GUIDED TOUR SELF-GUIDED A
Fountains Portland’s Municipal Portland’s
PORTLAND’S MUNICIPAL FOUNTAINS
Ira Keller Fountain Jamison Square Fountain (interactive) McCoy Park Fountain (interactive)
Aesthetics Portland’s Interactive Fountains Additional Fountains in Portland Portland Parks & Recreation works with the Regional Arts On hot summer days these fountains and parks are Ready to explore beyond downtown? Portland Parks & & Culture Council to maintain aesthetics at each fountain. perfect for family outings! Water in interactive fountains Recreation maintains and operates several fountains Sculptures undergo restoration when needed in order to is chlorinated to the level of a swimming pool. While the throughout the entire city. present the art as originally intended. water is safe to play in, it is not suitable for drinking. North Portland For seasonal on/off schedules for Portland’s interactive • McCoy Park Fountain at McCoy Park, fountains, visit Efficiency portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains. N Trenton Street and Newman Avenue Most of Portland’s decorative fountains and all of the North Portland • Peninsula Park Rose Garden Fountain at Peninsula interactive fountains recirculate water to minimize water • McCoy Park Fountain at McCoy Park, Park, N Albina Street and Ainsworth Street use and run-off. The bureau has installed meters to gauge N Trenton Street and Newman Avenue water use and electrical consumption. Northeast Portland Northeast Portland • Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden for Children at Health and Safety • Holladay Park Fountain at Holladay Park, Grant Park, NE 33rd Avenue and Brazee Street NE 11th Avenue and Multnomah Street The health and safety of Portland’s fountains is a top • Holladay Park Fountain at Holladay Park, priority for Portland Parks & Recreation. The bureau cleans Northwest Portland NE 11th Avenue and Multnomah Street fountains regularly, monitors operations, and chlorinates • Jamison Square Fountain at Jamison Square, Southeast Portland the interactive fountains to the level of a swimming pool. 810 NW 11th Avenue • The Rose Petal at Stark Street Island Park, Maintenance Southwest Portland SE 106th Avenue and Stark Street • Maintaining these fountains is no small feat. In addition to Bill Naito Legacy Fountain at Governor Tom McCall West and Southwest Portland Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway and Ankeny Street two full-time maintenance mechanics, Portland Parks & • Chiming Fountain at Washington Park, Recreation employs one electrician/instrument technician • Salmon Street Springs Fountain at Governor Tom SW Sacajawea Blvd and one seasonal maintenance worker to ensure that McCall Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway and • Loyal B. Stearns Memorial Fountain at Washington Portland’s fountains are in working order, safe for public Salmon Street Park, 2432 W Burnside Street enjoyment, and running efficiently. • Teachers Fountain at Director Park, • South Waterfront Water Garden at Waterfront Park, The bureau turns the fountains off for the cold weather SW Yamhill Street and Park Avenue SW Montgomery and SW River Drive months to prevent water from blowing or freezing on surfaces. This down time also provides an opportunity for • Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial at Washington maintenance and repair projects. Park, 4000 SW Canyon Road • Water Sculpture at Washington Park International For seasonal on/off schedules for Portland’s municipal DON’T DRINK fountains, visit portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains. Rose Test Garden, 400 SW Kingston Avenue Water in fountains is not suitable for drinking.
Director Adena Long Adena Director Water in fountains is not suitable for drinking. drinking. for suitable not is fountains in Water
DON’T DRINK DON’T Wheeler Ted Mayor
PORTLANDPARKS.ORG
503-823-PLAY 503-823-PLAY (7529) Skidmore Fountain Skidmore
Portland, Oregon 97204 Oregon Portland,
858 Suite Avenue, 5 SW 1120 th
823-6868, or by the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900. at Service Relay Oregon the by or 823-6868,
prior to the event by phone at 503-823-7404, by the city’s TTY at 503- at TTY city’s the by 503-823-7404, at phone by event the to prior
with disabilities. Please notify us no less than five (5) business days days business (5) five than less no us notify Please disabilities. with
The City of Portland will make reasonable accommodation for people people for accommodation reasonable make will Portland of City The portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains . visit
For more information on Portland’s municipal fountains, fountains, municipal Portland’s on information more For
generations.
this legacy, building on the past to provide for future future for provide to past the on building legacy, this
require careful attention. attention. careful require
and others. Portland’s residents treasure and care for for care and treasure residents Portland’s others. and
Slippery surfaces, rapidly moving water, and pools of water water of pools and water, moving rapidly surfaces, Slippery
city. These essential assets connect people to place, self, self, place, to people connect assets essential These city.
PLEASE USE CAUTION AT ALL FOUNTAINS. ALL AT CAUTION USE PLEASE
recreational opportunities give life and beauty to our our to beauty and life give opportunities recreational
Portland’s parks, public places, natural areas, and and areas, natural places, public parks, Portland’s
children.
Portland area. area. Portland Fountains), there are potential dangers for unattended unattended for dangers potential are there Fountains),
16 decorative and interactive fountains in the downtown downtown the in fountains interactive and decorative 16
Legacy, Teachers at Director Park, and Salmon Street Springs Springs Street Salmon and Park, Director at Teachers Legacy,
In this brochure, you will find a 2.6-mile walking tour of of tour walking 2.6-mile a find will you brochure, this In fountains (Jamison Square, McCoy, Holladay Park, Bill Naito Naito Bill Park, Holladay McCoy, Square, (Jamison fountains
Although people enjoy splashing around in the interactive interactive the in around splashing enjoy people Although lies within the downtown area. area. downtown the within lies
SAFE. BE throughout Portland. The largest concentration of fountains fountains of concentration largest The Portland. throughout
Portland Parks & Recreation maintains beautiful fountains fountains beautiful maintains Recreation & Parks Portland
To conserve water, most of these fountains recycle water. recycle fountains these of most water, conserve To
Portland’s fountains. fountains. Portland’s
The water flowing in decorative fountains is not for drinking. drinking. for not is fountains decorative in flowing water The
Portland and her treasure chest of unique artwork— artwork— unique of chest treasure her and Portland
DRINK. DON’T Take an opportunity to discover and explore downtown downtown explore and discover to opportunity an Take
Welcome Rules When Visiting Fountains Visiting When Rules
Shemanski Fountain (Rebecca at the Well) the at (Rebecca Fountain Shemanski Animals in Pools Fountains Pools in Animals A SELF-GUIDED TOUR SELF-GUIDED A
Fountains Portland’s Municipal Portland’s
PORTLAND’S MUNICIPAL FOUNTAINS
Ira Keller Fountain Jamison Square Fountain (interactive) McCoy Park Fountain (interactive)
Aesthetics Portland’s Interactive Fountains Additional Fountains in Portland Portland Parks & Recreation works with the Regional Arts On hot summer days these fountains and parks are Ready to explore beyond downtown? Portland Parks & & Culture Council to maintain aesthetics at each fountain. perfect for family outings! Water in interactive fountains Recreation maintains and operates several fountains Sculptures undergo restoration when needed in order to is chlorinated to the level of a swimming pool. While the throughout the entire city. present the art as originally intended. water is safe to play in, it is not suitable for drinking. North Portland For seasonal on/off schedules for Portland’s interactive • McCoy Park Fountain at McCoy Park, fountains, visit Efficiency portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains. N Trenton Street and Newman Avenue Most of Portland’s decorative fountains and all of the North Portland • Peninsula Park Rose Garden Fountain at Peninsula interactive fountains recirculate water to minimize water • McCoy Park Fountain at McCoy Park, Park, N Albina Street and Ainsworth Street use and run-off. The bureau has installed meters to gauge N Trenton Street and Newman Avenue water use and electrical consumption. Northeast Portland Northeast Portland • Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden for Children at Health and Safety • Holladay Park Fountain at Holladay Park, Grant Park, NE 33rd Avenue and Brazee Street NE 11th Avenue and Multnomah Street The health and safety of Portland’s fountains is a top • Holladay Park Fountain at Holladay Park, priority for Portland Parks & Recreation. The bureau cleans Northwest Portland NE 11th Avenue and Multnomah Street fountains regularly, monitors operations, and chlorinates • Jamison Square Fountain at Jamison Square, Southeast Portland the interactive fountains to the level of a swimming pool. 810 NW 11th Avenue • The Rose Petal at Stark Street Island Park, Maintenance Southwest Portland SE 106th Avenue and Stark Street • Maintaining these fountains is no small feat. In addition to Bill Naito Legacy Fountain at Governor Tom McCall West and Southwest Portland Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway and Ankeny Street two full-time maintenance mechanics, Portland Parks & • Chiming Fountain at Washington Park, Recreation employs one electrician/instrument technician • Salmon Street Springs Fountain at Governor Tom SW Sacajawea Blvd and one seasonal maintenance worker to ensure that McCall Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway and • Loyal B. Stearns Memorial Fountain at Washington Portland’s fountains are in working order, safe for public Salmon Street Park, 2432 W Burnside Street enjoyment, and running efficiently. • Teachers Fountain at Director Park, • South Waterfront Water Garden at Waterfront Park, The bureau turns the fountains off for the cold weather SW Yamhill Street and Park Avenue SW Montgomery and SW River Drive months to prevent water from blowing or freezing on surfaces. This down time also provides an opportunity for • Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial at Washington maintenance and repair projects. Park, 4000 SW Canyon Road • Water Sculpture at Washington Park International For seasonal on/off schedules for Portland’s municipal DON’T DRINK fountains, visit portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains. Rose Test Garden, 400 SW Kingston Avenue Water in fountains is not suitable for drinking.
Director Adena Long Adena Director Water in fountains is not suitable for drinking. drinking. for suitable not is fountains in Water
DON’T DRINK DON’T Wheeler Ted Mayor
PORTLANDPARKS.ORG
503-823-PLAY 503-823-PLAY (7529) Skidmore Fountain Skidmore
Portland, Oregon 97204 Oregon Portland,
858 Suite Avenue, 5 SW 1120
th
823-6868, or by the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900. at Service Relay Oregon the by or 823-6868,
prior to the event by phone at 503-823-7404, by the city’s TTY at 503- at TTY city’s the by 503-823-7404, at phone by event the to prior
with disabilities. Please notify us no less than five (5) business days days business (5) five than less no us notify Please disabilities. with
The City of Portland will make reasonable accommodation for people people for accommodation reasonable make will Portland of City The portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains . visit
For more information on Portland’s municipal fountains, fountains, municipal Portland’s on information more For
generations.
this legacy, building on the past to provide for future future for provide to past the on building legacy, this
require careful attention. attention. careful require
and others. Portland’s residents treasure and care for for care and treasure residents Portland’s others. and
Slippery surfaces, rapidly moving water, and pools of water water of pools and water, moving rapidly surfaces, Slippery
city. These essential assets connect people to place, self, self, place, to people connect assets essential These city.
PLEASE USE CAUTION AT ALL FOUNTAINS. ALL AT CAUTION USE PLEASE
recreational opportunities give life and beauty to our our to beauty and life give opportunities recreational
Portland’s parks, public places, natural areas, and and areas, natural places, public parks, Portland’s
children.
Portland area. area. Portland Fountains), there are potential dangers for unattended unattended for dangers potential are there Fountains),
16 decorative and interactive fountains in the downtown downtown the in fountains interactive and decorative 16
Legacy, Teachers at Director Park, and Salmon Street Springs Springs Street Salmon and Park, Director at Teachers Legacy,
In this brochure, you will find a 2.6-mile walking tour of of tour walking 2.6-mile a find will you brochure, this In
fountains (Jamison Square, McCoy, Holladay Park, Bill Naito Naito Bill Park, Holladay McCoy, Square, (Jamison fountains
Although people enjoy splashing around in the interactive interactive the in around splashing enjoy people Although lies within the downtown area. area. downtown the within lies
SAFE. BE throughout Portland. The largest concentration of fountains fountains of concentration largest The Portland. throughout
Portland Parks & Recreation maintains beautiful fountains fountains beautiful maintains Recreation & Parks Portland
To conserve water, most of these fountains recycle water. recycle fountains these of most water, conserve To
Portland’s fountains. fountains. Portland’s
The water flowing in decorative fountains is not for drinking. drinking. for not is fountains decorative in flowing water The
Portland and her treasure chest of unique artwork— artwork— unique of chest treasure her and Portland
DRINK. DON’T Take an opportunity to discover and explore downtown downtown explore and discover to opportunity an Take
Rules When Visiting Fountains Visiting When Rules Welcome
Animals in Pools Fountains Pools in Animals Well) the at (Rebecca Fountain Shemanski A SELF-GUIDED TOUR SELF-GUIDED A
Fountains Portland’s Municipal Portland’s
PORTLAND’S MUNICIPAL FOUNTAINS
Ira Keller Fountain Jamison Square Fountain (interactive) McCoy Park Fountain (interactive)
Aesthetics Portland’s Interactive Fountains Additional Fountains in Portland Portland Parks & Recreation works with the Regional Arts On hot summer days these fountains and parks are Ready to explore beyond downtown? Portland Parks & & Culture Council to maintain aesthetics at each fountain. perfect for family outings! Water in interactive fountains Recreation maintains and operates several fountains Sculptures undergo restoration when needed in order to is chlorinated to the level of a swimming pool. While the throughout the entire city. present the art as originally intended. water is safe to play in, it is not suitable for drinking. North Portland For seasonal on/off schedules for Portland’s interactive • McCoy Park Fountain at McCoy Park, fountains, visit Efficiency portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains. N Trenton Street and Newman Avenue Most of Portland’s decorative fountains and all of the North Portland • Peninsula Park Rose Garden Fountain at Peninsula interactive fountains recirculate water to minimize water • McCoy Park Fountain at McCoy Park, Park, N Albina Street and Ainsworth Street use and run-off. The bureau has installed meters to gauge N Trenton Street and Newman Avenue water use and electrical consumption. Northeast Portland Northeast Portland • Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden for Children at Health and Safety • Holladay Park Fountain at Holladay Park, Grant Park, NE 33rd Avenue and Brazee Street NE 11th Avenue and Multnomah Street The health and safety of Portland’s fountains is a top • Holladay Park Fountain at Holladay Park, priority for Portland Parks & Recreation. The bureau cleans Northwest Portland NE 11th Avenue and Multnomah Street fountains regularly, monitors operations, and chlorinates • Jamison Square Fountain at Jamison Square, Southeast Portland the interactive fountains to the level of a swimming pool. 810 NW 11th Avenue • The Rose Petal at Stark Street Island Park, Maintenance Southwest Portland SE 106th Avenue and Stark Street • Maintaining these fountains is no small feat. In addition to Bill Naito Legacy Fountain at Governor Tom McCall West and Southwest Portland Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway and Ankeny Street two full-time maintenance mechanics, Portland Parks & • Chiming Fountain at Washington Park, Recreation employs one electrician/instrument technician • Salmon Street Springs Fountain at Governor Tom SW Sacajawea Blvd and one seasonal maintenance worker to ensure that McCall Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway and • Loyal B. Stearns Memorial Fountain at Washington Portland’s fountains are in working order, safe for public Salmon Street Park, 2432 W Burnside Street enjoyment, and running efficiently. • Teachers Fountain at Director Park, • South Waterfront Water Garden at Waterfront Park, The bureau turns the fountains off for the cold weather SW Yamhill Street and Park Avenue SW Montgomery and SW River Drive months to prevent water from blowing or freezing on surfaces. This down time also provides an opportunity for • Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial at Washington maintenance and repair projects. Park, 4000 SW Canyon Road • Water Sculpture at Washington Park International For seasonal on/off schedules for Portland’s municipal DON’T DRINK fountains, visit portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains. Rose Test Garden, 400 SW Kingston Avenue Water in fountains is not suitable for drinking.
Director Adena Long Adena Director Water in fountains is not suitable for drinking. drinking. for suitable not is fountains in Water
DON’T DRINK DON’T Wheeler Ted Mayor
PORTLANDPARKS.ORG
503-823-PLAY 503-823-PLAY (7529) Skidmore Fountain Skidmore
Portland, Oregon 97204 Oregon Portland,
858 Suite Avenue, 5 SW 1120
th
823-6868, or by the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900. at Service Relay Oregon the by or 823-6868,
prior to the event by phone at 503-823-7404, by the city’s TTY at 503- at TTY city’s the by 503-823-7404, at phone by event the to prior
with disabilities. Please notify us no less than five (5) business days days business (5) five than less no us notify Please disabilities. with
The City of Portland will make reasonable accommodation for people people for accommodation reasonable make will Portland of City The portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains . visit
For more information on Portland’s municipal fountains, fountains, municipal Portland’s on information more For
generations.
this legacy, building on the past to provide for future future for provide to past the on building legacy, this
require careful attention. attention. careful require
and others. Portland’s residents treasure and care for for care and treasure residents Portland’s others. and
Slippery surfaces, rapidly moving water, and pools of water water of pools and water, moving rapidly surfaces, Slippery
city. These essential assets connect people to place, self, self, place, to people connect assets essential These city.
PLEASE USE CAUTION AT ALL FOUNTAINS. ALL AT CAUTION USE PLEASE
recreational opportunities give life and beauty to our our to beauty and life give opportunities recreational
Portland’s parks, public places, natural areas, and and areas, natural places, public parks, Portland’s
children.
Portland area. area. Portland Fountains), there are potential dangers for unattended unattended for dangers potential are there Fountains),
16 decorative and interactive fountains in the downtown downtown the in fountains interactive and decorative 16
Legacy, Teachers at Director Park, and Salmon Street Springs Springs Street Salmon and Park, Director at Teachers Legacy,
In this brochure, you will find a 2.6-mile walking tour of of tour walking 2.6-mile a find will you brochure, this In
fountains (Jamison Square, McCoy, Holladay Park, Bill Naito Naito Bill Park, Holladay McCoy, Square, (Jamison fountains
Although people enjoy splashing around in the interactive interactive the in around splashing enjoy people Although lies within the downtown area. area. downtown the within lies
SAFE. BE throughout Portland. The largest concentration of fountains fountains of concentration largest The Portland. throughout
Portland Parks & Recreation maintains beautiful fountains fountains beautiful maintains Recreation & Parks Portland
To conserve water, most of these fountains recycle water. recycle fountains these of most water, conserve To
Portland’s fountains. fountains. Portland’s
The water flowing in decorative fountains is not for drinking. drinking. for not is fountains decorative in flowing water The
Portland and her treasure chest of unique artwork— artwork— unique of chest treasure her and Portland
DRINK. DON’T Take an opportunity to discover and explore downtown downtown explore and discover to opportunity an Take
Rules When Visiting Fountains Visiting When Rules Welcome
Animals in Pools Fountains Pools in Animals Well) the at (Rebecca Fountain Shemanski A SELF-GUIDED TOUR SELF-GUIDED A
Fountains Portland’s Municipal Portland’s
PORTLAND’S MUNICIPAL FOUNTAINS
Ira Keller Fountain Jamison Square Fountain (interactive) McCoy Park Fountain (interactive)
Aesthetics Portland’s Interactive Fountains Additional Fountains in Portland Portland Parks & Recreation works with the Regional Arts On hot summer days these fountains and parks are Ready to explore beyond downtown? Portland Parks & & Culture Council to maintain aesthetics at each fountain. perfect for family outings! Water in interactive fountains Recreation maintains and operates several fountains Sculptures undergo restoration when needed in order to is chlorinated to the level of a swimming pool. While the throughout the entire city. present the art as originally intended. water is safe to play in, it is not suitable for drinking. North Portland For seasonal on/off schedules for Portland’s interactive • McCoy Park Fountain at McCoy Park, fountains, visit Efficiency portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains. N Trenton Street and Newman Avenue Most of Portland’s decorative fountains and all of the North Portland • Peninsula Park Rose Garden Fountain at Peninsula interactive fountains recirculate water to minimize water • McCoy Park Fountain at McCoy Park, Park, N Albina Street and Ainsworth Street use and run-off. The bureau has installed meters to gauge N Trenton Street and Newman Avenue water use and electrical consumption. Northeast Portland Northeast Portland • Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden for Children at Health and Safety • Holladay Park Fountain at Holladay Park, Grant Park, NE 33rd Avenue and Brazee Street NE 11th Avenue and Multnomah Street The health and safety of Portland’s fountains is a top • Holladay Park Fountain at Holladay Park, priority for Portland Parks & Recreation. The bureau cleans Northwest Portland NE 11th Avenue and Multnomah Street fountains regularly, monitors operations, and chlorinates • Jamison Square Fountain at Jamison Square, Southeast Portland the interactive fountains to the level of a swimming pool. 810 NW 11th Avenue • The Rose Petal at Stark Street Island Park, Maintenance Southwest Portland SE 106th Avenue and Stark Street • Maintaining these fountains is no small feat. In addition to Bill Naito Legacy Fountain at Governor Tom McCall West and Southwest Portland Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway and Ankeny Street two full-time maintenance mechanics, Portland Parks & • Chiming Fountain at Washington Park, Recreation employs one electrician/instrument technician • Salmon Street Springs Fountain at Governor Tom SW Sacajawea Blvd and one seasonal maintenance worker to ensure that McCall Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway and • Loyal B. Stearns Memorial Fountain at Washington Portland’s fountains are in working order, safe for public Salmon Street Park, 2432 W Burnside Street enjoyment, and running efficiently. • Teachers Fountain at Director Park, • South Waterfront Water Garden at Waterfront Park, The bureau turns the fountains off for the cold weather SW Yamhill Street and Park Avenue SW Montgomery and SW River Drive months to prevent water from blowing or freezing on surfaces. This down time also provides an opportunity for • Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial at Washington maintenance and repair projects. Park, 4000 SW Canyon Road • Water Sculpture at Washington Park International For seasonal on/off schedules for Portland’s municipal DON’T DRINK fountains, visit portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains. Rose Test Garden, 400 SW Kingston Avenue Water in fountains is not suitable for drinking. PORTLAND’S MUNICIPAL FOUNTAINS SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Animals in Pools Fountains Ira Keller Fountain Plaza is the pool area to the south of the canopy with dancing Georgia Gerber, 1986 (bronze, concrete) Lawrence Halprin, 1971 water jets. SW Yamhill and Morrison streets, between 5th and 6th Avenues SW 3rd and 4th Avenues, between Market and Clay streets This fountain and park include a sprawling pavilion that houses Portland’s Saturday Market on the weekends, at Eleven “pools” feature sculptures Designed to mimic the majestic 9 which time portions of the fountain are turned off. 1 of animals native to Oregon. Sea waterfalls of Oregon’s Cascade lions, beavers, bears, river otters, Mountains, the Ira Keller Fountain Skidmore Fountain ducks, and deer line Morrison and is truly one of Portland’s best Olin Warner, 1888 (bronze, granite) Yamhill streets. Sculptor Georgia known landmarks. Formerly Ankeny Plaza, SW 1st Avenue, between W Burnside and Ankeny Gerber wanted to offer “a sense named Forecourt Fountain, it was of the wild in the midst of a busy renamed in 1978 in honor of the streets city.” first chairman of the Portland This fountain, Portland’s oldest Development Commission, Ira Keller, who had a major 13 commissioned public art, stands Pioneer Courthouse Square Fountain influence on the rehabilitation of the area. Residents and at what was once the city center. Will Martin, 1983, renovated in 1997 and 2017 (granite) visitors alike flock to this series of waterfalls and pools which Druggist Stephen Skidmore left SW Broadway Avenue, between Yamhill and Morrison Streets occupy nearly a full acre in downtown Portland’s busiest $5,000 in his will so that “horses, business district. men, and dogs” could have a cold In 1849, Elijah Hill bought this drink. New York critics lamented 2 block of downtown Portland Elk Fountain that the sculpture was in Portland for $24 and a pair of boots. The Roland Perry (bronze) and H.G. Wright (stone), 1900 instead of decorating Central Park. fountain, which features granite, SW Main, between 3rd and 4th Avenues is a major part of Portland’s “living Car Wash Fountain (currently inoperable) room.” Look for designer Will Inspired by the Skidmore Carter, Hull, Nishita, McCulley & Baxter, 1977 (steel) Martin’s bronze hat at the top of 10 Fountain, former mayor David the fountain. Thompson, president of the SW 5th Avenue and Ankeny Street Oregon Humane Society, donated This uniquely shaped fountain Teachers Fountain the money for this fountain as a 14 never washed cars, but the Laurie Olin, 2009(concrete) trough for horses and dogs, and name seems appropriate given Simon and Helen Director Park, 815 SW Park Avenue as a reminder of the elk that once its similarity to a car wash. lived in the West Hills and used As a precaution for passing Teachers Fountain is located in 3 the neighborhood as a feeding ground. Shortly after the pedestrians, a wind gauge shuts Simon and Helen Director Park. statue was erected, a local artist offered to wire the antlers off the pumps if the wind speed The park and its components, with electric light bulbs for $30. The offer was declined. exceeds 2 miles per hour. which include the fountain, were built, in part, with donations from Salmon Street Springs Fountain Lee Kelly Fountain (currently inoperable) Jordan Schnitzer and the Tom Robert Perron, 1988 (concrete) Lee Kelly, 1977 (stainless steel) Moyer family. While in operation, Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, SW Salmon Street and the fountain gently bubbles and SW 6th Avenue and Pine Street Naito Parkway reflects the artful light display “Mercurial Sky Dance” by Dan Oregon artist Lee Kelly won an Corson. It is encircled by hand-crafted wood benches. The Salmon Street Springs 15 international competition to 11 Fountain is one of Portland’s most design this sculpture named Shemanski Fountain (Rebecca at the Well) iconic fountains, majestically “Untitled.” Kelly has designed Oliver Barrett (stone) and Carl Linde (bronze), 1926 spouting water in an array of several other sculptures in South Park Blocks, between SW Salmon and Main streets designs and speeds. A computer Portland and throughout the Pacific Northwest. In this work, Joseph Shemanski commissioned changes the pattern of the water 4 water flows over several 20-foot- this fountain as a gesture of display every 20 minutes. At full tall steel structures. appreciation for the people of capacity, the fountain recycles 4,924 gallons of water per minute through as many as Portland. His compassion for Optional Tour Extension animals inspired the three pet- 137 jets at one time. Taking its name from the winner of a level drinking fountains. There city-wide naming contest, the fountain has become one of Jamison Square Fountain 2002 (not on map) are also three human-level Portland’s most popular summer hangouts. 810 NW 11th Avenue (Jamison Square) fountains. Two years after the Bill Naito Legacy Fountain 2009 If you’re feeling extra energetic, initial fountain was erected, Shemanski commissioned the Waterfront Park, between SW Naito Parkway and the 16 head over to Jamison Square sculpture of Rebecca at the Well, which reflects the biblical Willamette River, near the Burnside Bridge Fountain. Just across West tale of Abraham’s discovery of a bride for Isaac when he saw Burnside street and into the Pearl Rebecca drawing water for camels. The water is suitable for The Bill Naito Legacy Fountain 12 District, Jamison Fountain has drinking at this fountain. is intended to honor the late quickly become one of the city’s Portland businessman and civic most popular hot-spots during Littman Fountain (Farewell to Orpheus) contributor of the same name. warm weather. Frederic Littman, 1968 (bronze) This fountain includes two South Park Blocks, between SW Mill and Montgomery streets interactive water features within The centerpiece of Jamison Square, the fountain’s wading the park, the Upper and Lower pool offers cool relief all summer long. It was named in Littman Fountain was installed Plaza fountains. The Upper Plaza honor of William Jamison, an early advocate of Pearl District 5 as part of the South Park Blocks is the interactive fountain area under the canopy with playful development. Somewhat like Oregon’s coast, water cascades Urban Renewal Development water spouts emerging from decorative pavers. The Lower into shallow pools where it ebbs and flows like the tide. Project. The sculpture of Eurydice has always been surrounded by water but the fountain, which continually recycles 227 gallons Burnside Burnside Bridge of water, was not added until the Walking Tour 15 14 1990s. Farewell to Orpheus has been described as a “seating Ankeny 13 Walk up the stairs refuge” for Portland State University students. Streetcar or MAX Line to reach Burnside Streetcar or MAX stop Ash The Source Fountain 12 Lawrence Halprin, 1968 (brick) Pine North of SW Lincoln Street, between 3rd and 4th Avenues th 12 th Oak This small structure was 11 th 6 10 erected as part of the South th Stark 9 Auditorium Project, the Portland Park Washington Development Commission’s th Broadway 6
first urban renewal project. The th 5 Source Fountain gives the illusion 2 1 th Alder 3 4 rd that water is flowing between Willamette River 1 3 Morrison nd the bricks, as smoke might seep 2 st Morrison Bridge through a chimney. 1 Lovejoy Fountain 4 Yamhill
Lawrence Halprin, 1968 (concrete, brick) Taylor SW Naito Parkway SW 3rd Avenue, between Lincoln and Harrison streets Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park Salmon In an 1843 contest with Francis 7 Pettygrove, Asa Lovejoy, this 10 fountain’s namesake, lost two Main out of three coin tosses and thus Madison 11 the right to name our city after his hometown of Boston. Lovejoy and Pettygrove flipped the coin a Jeerson second time to determine which Hawthorne Bridge of two neighboring parks would be named Lovejoy and which Columbia would be named Pettygrove. This beautiful fountain was built in Lovejoy’s park and took on his name. 5 Mill 9 Clay Dreamer Fountain Montgomery Market Manuel Izquierdo, 1979 (Muntz bronze) SW 3rd Avenue, between Market and Harrison streets Harrison Total Tour Length: 2.6 miles Located in Pettygrove Park, 8 Hall Total Tour Time: 2 hours 8 Manuel Izquierdo’s design of a reclining woman is made from Please use designated crosswalks when possible. College surplus navy bronze that he For more information on Portland’s municipal fountains visit bought and cleaned. Izquierdo Jackson portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains. said, “ The Dreamer speaks of 7 hope, of beauty and serenity, of love, and for a better life in 6 DON’T DRINK our midst.” Water in fountains is not suitable for drinking. Lincoln
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Aesthetics Portland’s Interactive Fountains Additional Fountains in Portland Portland Parks & Recreation works with the Regional Arts On hot summer days these fountains and parks are Ready to explore beyond downtown? Portland Parks & & Culture Council to maintain aesthetics at each fountain. perfect for family outings! Water in interactive fountains Recreation maintains and operates several fountains Sculptures undergo restoration when needed in order to is chlorinated to the level of a swimming pool. While the throughout the entire city. present the art as originally intended. water is safe to play in, it is not suitable for drinking. North Portland For seasonal on/off schedules for Portland’s interactive • McCoy Park Fountain at McCoy Park, fountains, visit Efficiency portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains. N Trenton Street and Newman Avenue Most of Portland’s decorative fountains and all of the North Portland • Peninsula Park Rose Garden Fountain at Peninsula interactive fountains recirculate water to minimize water • McCoy Park Fountain at McCoy Park, Park, N Albina Street and Ainsworth Street use and run-off. The bureau has installed meters to gauge N Trenton Street and Newman Avenue water use and electrical consumption. Northeast Portland Northeast Portland • Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden for Children at Health and Safety • Holladay Park Fountain at Holladay Park, Grant Park, NE 33rd Avenue and Brazee Street NE 11th Avenue and Multnomah Street The health and safety of Portland’s fountains is a top • Holladay Park Fountain at Holladay Park, priority for Portland Parks & Recreation. The bureau cleans Northwest Portland NE 11th Avenue and Multnomah Street fountains regularly, monitors operations, and chlorinates • Jamison Square Fountain at Jamison Square, Southeast Portland the interactive fountains to the level of a swimming pool. 810 NW 11th Avenue • The Rose Petal at Stark Street Island Park, Maintenance Southwest Portland SE 106th Avenue and Stark Street • Maintaining these fountains is no small feat. In addition to Bill Naito Legacy Fountain at Governor Tom McCall West and Southwest Portland Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway and Ankeny Street two full-time maintenance mechanics, Portland Parks & • Chiming Fountain at Washington Park, Recreation employs one electrician/instrument technician • Salmon Street Springs Fountain at Governor Tom SW Sacajawea Blvd and one seasonal maintenance worker to ensure that McCall Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway and • Loyal B. Stearns Memorial Fountain at Washington Portland’s fountains are in working order, safe for public Salmon Street Park, 2432 W Burnside Street enjoyment, and running efficiently. • Teachers Fountain at Director Park, • South Waterfront Water Garden at Waterfront Park, The bureau turns the fountains off for the cold weather SW Yamhill Street and Park Avenue SW Montgomery and SW River Drive months to prevent water from blowing or freezing on surfaces. This down time also provides an opportunity for • Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial at Washington maintenance and repair projects. Park, 4000 SW Canyon Road • Water Sculpture at Washington Park International For seasonal on/off schedules for Portland’s municipal DON’T DRINK fountains, visit portlandoregon.gov/parks/fountains. Rose Test Garden, 400 SW Kingston Avenue Water in fountains is not suitable for drinking.