Farragut Park
Farragut Park is a public park in the Piedmont neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. It is bordered by North Kerby Avenue, Farragut Street, and the railway line.
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 One of the park's many paths, 2017 | |
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| Location | N Kerby Ave. & Farragut St. Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Area | 14 acres (5.7 ha) |
| Created | 1940 |
| Operated by | Portland Parks & Recreation |
| Status | Open 5 a.m. to midnight daily |
The 14-acre park contains a playground, a baseball diamond, basketball courts, a water playground, accessible restrooms, and picnic tables.[1]
Acquired in 1940, the park, like the adjacent street, was named after David Farragut, a naval officer in the American Civil War.[1]
See also
References
- "Farragut Park". Portland Parks & Recreation. City of Portland. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
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