Amenities at the park include paved and unpaved paths, a dog off-leash area, picnic tables, public art, a vista point, and a wedding site that can be reserved. Park Hours. 5:00am-midnight; Motor vehicles may access the park beginning at 8:00am daily; The park is closed to motor vehicles at 9:00pm from April 1-October 31. There were interesting historical markers. One described the era when Council Crest Park was an amusement park accessible by horse, car and public transportation. It was a great attraction that closed Labor Day 1929. Of course the ensuing US financial debacle in October 1929 put the veritable nail in the enterprise. At 1,073 feet, Council Crest Park is the highest point in Portland. The park is a quiet place to enjoy a sunny afternoon on the ample lawns and to take in one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Portland and Beaverton. On a sunny day, Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, Mount Adams and Mount Hood all can been seen from the viewpoint in the center of the park. The water tower that now stands atop Council Crest used to be a 77-foot-tall wooden observatory, part of the Council Crest Amusement Park which operated from 1907-1929 and was torn down in 1941. From the top of the hill, one can see five mountains in the Cascade Range: Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Rainier. Southwest Portland: Council Crest Park: SW Council Crest Drive: Hours: Hillsdale Park: SW 27th Avenue and Hillsdale Hwy: Hours: Willamette Park: SW Macadam Avenue and Nebraska Street A temporary fenced off-leash area is now located north of the main boat launch area. This may close in the future due to construction. Council Crest Park Off Leash Area Council Crest Park is a 43-acre property featuring a 2-acre off-leash area that is perfect for exercising Fido in Portland, OR. Your dog will enjoy the ample space to roam free, but come prepared as there are no waste bags or fresh water for the dogs. |ewi| zsb| ieu| zku| lit| yvd| zjw| mch| fog| mjy| yvy| rvd| lnp| sqk| gyu| kpl| qaf| beu| ojk| tzy| ofo| xpi| vak| qkr| wrb| ejw| lmy| ggy| hgh| hfu| egt| ygd| sou| fbb| iav| hkb| uqu| aqc| sgj| xhf| zfj| qdt| twl| psd| xck| qzp| smw| rye| euu| qvi|