Wow, what a huge park with so many amenities! Paved walking paths, plenty of trees & open grassy areas for picnicking or play, lots of sports recreation areas, and a restroom facility. The restroom was surprisingly clean & smelled nice for a Saturday afternoon in May, so they must have cleaned it recently. From their website: Park amenities/activities- Accessible Restroom Horseshoe Pit Nature Patch Picnic Table Playground Dog Off-leash Area Paths (Paved) Baseball Field Soccer Field Softball Field Splash Pad Basketball Court Tennis Backboard Tennis Court (Lighted) Volleyball Court read more

Magnificent ~ majestic trees, largest nature patch in PDX, plenty of amenities for everyone. Beautiful stroll for the pups and an off-leash area for the frolicking ones. Constantly used by various activity groups makes this one the most popular community parks. read more

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I love this park. At 6 6 miles (R/T), to me, makes it walking distance from where I hang my hat. I have biked though this pleasant park in the past but, it was during the summer of 2022 that I really experienced its ... and that was due to it being the setting for a few Original Practice Shakespeare plays. I found the grounds, including the rest rooms, to be clean and well maintained. In fact, there wasn't anything about this place that I disliked. Noring that the canopy created by the trees always make this place so much more comfortable than parks with greater exposure. End Game: . I recommend this park to children of all ages. read more

Beautiful park that I've driven past for years. We had a lovely picnic near the tennis court and under the magnificent trees. There are beautiful chandeliers hanging from the trees--lovely touch! Everything was perfect (well, the portable bathrooms were gross, so we just left when we needed a clean bathroom). The only thing that stood out as a safety issue was one couple allowing their dogs to be off leash in areas of the park where pets need to be leashed. There is a great, fenced dog run area, but we were near the playground with our children. The curious, unleashed dog ran to our two-year old and snapped her sandwich out of her hands. She wasn't hurt, but she was surprised and scared. The owner just yelled, "He won't hurt you--he just likes food." Yikes! Most dog owners followed the leash laws, which we appreciated. We will be back to enjoy more of this lovely park. read more

Nice park with a lot of things going for it: multiple fields and courts for various sports (baseball, soccer, tennis, basketball, etc), a playground, a water feature, covered spaces for parties and gatherings, reasonably clean public restrooms, an off-leash dog park, and an active and engaged community that uses it frequently enough to keep the riff-raff and troublemakers out. A fantastic green space in a similarly fantastic corner of the city, and a new favorite for our family. read more

Mud mud mud. My dog loves to chase her ball and slide in the dog park mud that now seems up to your ankles. Could anything be more fun? When it snowed in Portland the other day, I saw a family early in the morning, with a tiny kid using a plastic sled to go down a small hill and screaming all the way. This is what a neighborhood park is all about. Places to get muddy, get into the snow, play, and develop respect for mycelium. They are also making improvements like adding mini natural areas, so people who live here get to see the natural way forest floors look. I think that's a good thing educationally. I myself am a mycologist wannabe and I have enjoyed watching the mushrooms coming out and how the trees change through the seasons. This is a great place for birthday parties in warmer parts of the year. My daughter had a lovely party here when she was in elementary school. Walking through a park where you spend joyous occasions with family brings back a lot of terrific memories. All of which are helpful since I will be washing off all the mud from the dog. read more

This is the best park in Portland when it comes to finding people to play basketball or even get them to play other sports. Most parks in Portland dont have people ready to play this place does usually after 4pm or 5pm people come to have fun and the park is a nice one. The covered and uncovered basketball court is great, clean park, and a good place for a run. Fun people here and they have events on some weekends. #positivegoodlife read more

Pleasant, above average city park. Many mature trees, nice pathways, children's play structures, and ball fields. Fairly large size. There is an off-leash dog park in the middle of the park in an unfenced area. read more

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What a beautiful and well kept park! I love how many different park entrances there are with lots of parking options that fit in with the neighborhood and make you feel less intrusive. Also, their walking trails through are kept and spacious. They have a lot of great areas for doing different activities and because of the different levels with hills and trees and such it makes the park feel not only bigger but less like you are on top of everyone else who is also using the park. A friend and I went to see some Shakespeare in the Park which was a great time but we decided to pull up some space on a park bench and had a lovely evening catching up with a gorgeous view. read more

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This is a very large park located just off of North MLK in North Portland. Originally named for William Irving, an early Portland steamship captain, the location was once part of the old Irvington Racetrack and was in private hands until being obtained by the city in 1920 and has been an active city park and community gathering spot ever since. Open from 5am to midnight, the park has several basketball courts, a baseball field, a tennis court, an off leash area for dog owners, and several large open forest areas complete with a series of walking trails. The park feels anything but small, and there's no shortage of things to do. It's a beautiful place to stop by any time of the day, any day of the week. read more

We happened upon this park coming back from the airport. Had my dogs in the car, traffic was bad, so I decided to stop, I'm glad I did. There was about 6 friendly dogs playing off leash, so I decided to let my dogs go & go they did! When this other dog saw them, she took off like a shot! It was fun to see pups run & play. The park has big trees, so it's off to chase squirrels! read more

This park is by far ...sadly on my part one of the few I've personally ventured willingly and con'D BESTfriend in going with... back to the good rating for & on this here park is nice the only thing that I can honestly gripe about if I had to grasp at any type of straws is the fact that there's not a small enclosed dog park for the smaller variety & delicate Pup'Rs or just maybe ones that temporarily need the adjustment or something for medical that's it there is a place for active people all types of options in places for kids, walking areas; and what I used it for today; and that was to be lazy AFand GO w/ the flow~ish. read more

It is a mean trick to situate your restrooms on the top of a fairly steep hill when you know that you just can't play kickball without hops and barley after the age of 10. Your bladder will not enjoy getting kicked on the underside during that trek. It will also make you feel slightly sheepish once you reach the bathrooms because they are located next to the no-leash area for pooches and their pets. Peeing with pets close by is weird to me. Have you ever sat up from your toilet, turned to the side, and found your cat sauntering out of his litter box? Awkward, and also brought on by beer. Equally awkward, but in an entirely different way, is kicking a rubber ball around a rain-soaked baseball diamond. But it's fun, your legs get that extra stretch from working their way through a lake of mud, and the diamond is just far away enough from the part of the park used for soccer and frisbee activities so you don't feel like a bum as you spill your beer on your shoes. For the flagship game of Dr. Huxtable and the Dirty Balls, the park was a fine, if not dandy, location. Maybe it's more awesome without the mud, but that's doubtful. read more

Irving Park has played a major role this summer in my ongoing love affair with Portland. I've been living in this city since the '90s, and I'm still surprised and delighted on a regular basis at how great this place can be. I wanna say it's the people, but it's the spaces, too. Case in point: we've been meeting at Irving Park all summer long, on the hill east of the basketball courts, to sweat it out at a free boot camp led by an amazing friend of mine who just wanted to do it for herself and her friends. Being at the top of the hill, you get a great view of the park: kickballers catching fly balls on the diamonds; b-ballers jumping and swooshing on the courts; pups and their owners running and tossing in the pet zone; lovers picnicking; acrobats tumbling; parents corralling; and us, shouting out in pain and support while we power through donkey kicks and burpee waterfalls. Over the summer, we sometimes pick up an audience of sorts, and my awesome friend always cat-calls to lollygaggers, encouraging them to join on in. Sometimes they do! One of our girls talked about boot camp with strangers at the bar, and a few weeks later, two of them showed up and jumped right in! One random dude asked our leader what we were doing, and the next thing you know, he's coming with a friend every week, who's bringing along friends of his own. What starts out as three girls with towels and water bottles doing jumping jacks ends up with 5 guys and 3 girls from all different walks running up and down the hills gathering strength in numbers and camaraderie that I swear could only happen here in Portland. Awesome spaces, like Irving Park, where anything can happen, and all at once. Friendly faces who aren't afraid to approach strangers and act a little silly in public. So in summary: Portland, man. I just can't quit this town. read more

Irving Park is very... Portland. I say that simply because my experiences here consist of playing adult league kickball and witnessing a play acted out entirely on bicycles. It doesn't get much more #PAF than that. Seriously. This park has quite a nice set of baseball diamonds, at least compared to the other parks I have played kickball at. Backstops, dugouts, and a dirt infield make for a lot more stable running than, say, a lumpy ankle-breaker like King School Park. The only downside is the lack of parking on Fremont street adjacent to the diamonds, but I can't blame the park for that. The bike play? Your guess is as good as mine. I can't quite understand why anyone is doing a theatrical production that seems to have nothing to do with bikes, but everyone is riding or walking their bikes around... but some things are not meant to be understood. read more

This park is fine. I used to go here with my dog a lot. He's dead now. Not because of the park. Because of time.

I love this park. There is alway something differnt going on, perfect for people watching. Soccer, ultimate, softball, kickball, hula-hooping, marching band, chicks on bikes, group exercise, tai chi, hippies & guitars. You name it, I've probably seen it. 2 softball fields, 1 baseball field, a mini waterpark for kids, bathrooms, bbq area, off-leash open dog area, tennis courts, basketball courts, shady areas (I mean that in a good way, not like areas full of shady people). Extra points for plent of gently sloped hills, great for lounging on. read more

Outdoor Basketball courts usually have enough people playing for full 5 on 5 games, when the weather is nice. The double rims are a bit of a drag sometimes, but its always fun playing out here, against a breadth of talent. The park is also great for its huge soccer fields, and kids' play gym areas. There is an open area on top of the hill for dogs to play, but it is not fenced in. read more

I love this park too Erin. It's amazing. Has everything you would ever want in a neighborhood park. Except for a small dog park area! Dang small-dog prejudice dog parks! read more

The splash pad is primo! Great shade, fun fixtures, benches for parents. Right next to a playground too. Love this park. read more

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This is an adorable park nestled in a thriving established community. It seemed like a very safe place to walk around and get some fresh air. The people were busy with different activities like playing game, running or riding bikes. It is a good sized park. read more

Great basketball hoops some even covered! Place to play kickball or softball and open areas for playing with the dog too! 5 stars hands down! Did I mention clean and safe! read more

This is a pretty good park and it is convenient for a picnic being a couple of blocks from both Fred Meyer and Trader Joes. The only problem being the popularity which usually means on sunny days it is full of people. read more

Love, love, love this park. The man of the house had a 30th bday this week and so we set up a field day in the park for all our friends: softball, bocce, kickball, bbq, and beer (with an alcohol permit, of course). There are almost too many amazing parks to choose from around here, but we remembered playing kickball here a few years back and enjoyed the space. It was perfect. We had a wonderful place in the shade to set up our table of snacks and our mini-grill. It was right off one of the ball fields and close to the restrooms. It was also right next to the playground and water fountain/sprinkler area which proved to be a life-saver for those families with kids and dogs that needed relief from the 90+ temperatures. Most of our friends had never been to Irving Park and we heard over and over again how much they liked it and surprised they were to see such a beautiful field right in town. I don't think we could have chosen a more perfect spot for the party. read more

I come here often; it's quickly become a go-to because it's super close to my local library. It has plentiful seating and grass space for lounging, plus you can also watch the baseball or softball games being played, if you're lucky. read more

Now this is a classic neighborhood park. Located on the border of Irvington (http://www.portlandneighborhood.com/irvington.html) -- just look at the broad, green ball fields, the enormous (famously Irvington) trees, the happy people strolling along, teens shooting hoops, kids playing in the new water fountain and playground, dogs frolicking in the off-leash area, plenty of old-school picnic tables, and even tennis courts. Nothing fancy like hiking trails or stunning panoramic views of the city--just a good old honest, real neighborhood park. Historical info from PortlandOnline: "The land in the Irvington neighborhood was originally owned by Captain William Irving, who was famous in early Pacific Northwest maritime history. Part of the land occupied by Irving Park was the site of the Irvington Racetrack, one of four defunct racetracks now sporting Portland parks." An afternoon sitting in the sunshine at Irving Park is like a taking a snapshot back in time to a simpler era. read more

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GREAT basketball facility! Prob 10 or so goals in the open and a full court under a shelter. Most popular court for hooping too. If you're looking to run up on a pick up game hit up Irving. Haven't used the tennis courts but the fact that they're right there adds to the parks value IMO. There is also a dog park (no fence) that my friend lets her dog run around in. read more

Another reason I love my neighborhood. The awesomeness that is Irving Park beyond the fact that it's located a short bike ride away from home is that it's also across the street from ReRun and the County Cork. I come to this park to play kickball with my drunken hilarious friends. We play the big field and we find space every week and yet this park always has the peeps hangin and swingin, kicking, at bat, with books in hand, blankets on the cool grass or not, basketball, tennis even. So much to do if you like to get up and jump around and plenty of shade to sit and play the tunes on your guitar. I love this park, I believe this park takes up about 7 blocks, that is about 3.5 each direction. read more

Irving Park mostly has my heart because it's convenient to my home. But it does have a full-service playground and water fountain, athletic fields, basketball courts and racetracks, a leashless dog area, and tennis courts, so it should meet the needs of plenty of other folks as well. With its towering shade trees and only-moderately-hilly terrain, and numerous paths, it works equally well as a space to run, jog or walk, or as a place to take a relaxing summer-afternoon picnic. read more

A fantastic jogging park with well maintained trails, low traffic, hills, and plenty of space. Well lit for early morning runs and with wide paths allowing for both dogs and strollers still with plenty of space for runners and bikers to share the space I ran here for four mornings during my recent visit to Portland and really enjoyed the scenery and variety of the space. Strongly recommended greenspace that any city would be glad to have. read more

Very pretty, water park for kids, tennis, tables, bathrooms, lots to do.

Great dog park. Cracking down on off leash laws, so if u have your dog, stay In the boarder areas

I happen to think this park has it all.... swings and things for kids, BIG softball field, BIG soccer? field, a basketball court, a huge tennis court, dogs playing, people laughing.... a man selling ice cream singing Italian songs (no I won't quote Chicago), back to the review: It's just a great park. I can sit there making a mess with art and no one will bother me except the soft summer wind. It's a really good sign when you go to place to relax and every time you look up someone smiles at you. read more

There is a certain fact that all parks must follow. There are trees. There are fields. There is a place where you can play basketball under a roof and in the open. There is even spaces where you could play soccer or just sit. I have found this place where you can sit underneath tree. Yes - there is the fact that the bathroom is on a hill and you have a slight problem in trying to put the bike down in order to walk into the water closet. Yes the sidewalk along 7th is rather difficult to go through. The upside (beside the hill) is the leafy green comfort of shade and the pleasant spaces where you can bike through. read more

As a passing-through family that needed to wear the kids out before hotel bedtime this placed worked like a charm! The splash-park was small but fit our needs. Sorry the wading pool didn't work. The kids had an awesome time on the toys and collecting acorns "like Piglet". Lol. read more

This park has gently sloping hills and trees, and lots and lots of grass. There is equipment that the small humans amuse themselves on.

I am with Christen M. in that its a great location and has pretty much everything you could ever ask for in a park. I go for the four outdoor tennis courts. read more

I grew up with this park. I remember when the playground had a huge mirrored slide and a tower and when the fountain was a pool. I learned to ride my unicycle on its basketball courts, cried on its tennis courts, and ran my bike into its trees. I rolled down its hills, got soaked in its fountain, and dried off in its sun. This park has tennis courts, basketball courts, several picnic areas, a dog park, fields for various sports, a fountain, a concrete thing your kids can fall off of, and a playground. In summer there's people playing kickball or softball, having picnics, flying rc planes, and sometimes they have movies in the park on the field. In winter, if we're lucky enough to have snow, all the neighborhood kids rush to sled down the hills. This park has it all and I still go here as a teenager to take the dog for a walk, entertain the neighbor kids, or just swing on the swings for nostalgic purposes. read more