The Hidden Park That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Discovered Portland’s Best Kept Secret

You may need a map to get to this hidden park, but once you get there, you will bask in its off-the-beaten path glory. Completely hidden from street view, the park is literally hiding in plain sight downtown. In fact, if you didn't know it was there you might just pass it by.

Located on SW Harrison Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues, the park is only accessible by pedestrian walkway.

This fountain park was built in 1966 and designed by renowned architect Lawrence Halprin.

The fountain's cascading water, designed to look similar to the West Hills, was once visible from the West Hills, but today is blocked from the line of sight by buildings.

Once a barren block destroyed by demolition to begin urban renewal, the fountain was named after Asa Lovejoy, one of the founders of Portland.

Along with Lovejoy Fountain Park, Halprin also designed Ira Keller Fountain and Pettygrove Park.

When the park was first opened in the 60s, people flocked to this location, often swimming in the fountain on hot days.

The park has since been closed to swimming, but remains as a great place to gather and hang out away from the bustle of city life.

The flowing water of the park is reminiscent of the streams of the area, and can transport you to a different place.

The park is open from 5 am to midnight, and is a perfect place to get away from it all right in the middle of the city.

Have you been to this perfect little Portland park?