Mill Ends Park is North America's smallest park at 452 sq in (0.292 sq meters). It turned 50 in March. It was recognized as the world's smallest park by the Guinness Book of World Records from 19u1 until Feb 2025, when a park in Japan overtook (or would that be undertook, in this case?) it at 370 sq in (0.24 sq meters). In 1948, it was a hole in the ground that was to become a light pole that failed to materialize. After weeds began to sprout, a journalist named Dick Fabian planted flowers and named it after his column. In 1976, it was dedicated as the only leprechaun colony west of Ireland, and became an official city park. It seems that Portland has been eccentric for quite some time. read more

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Something that is just hilariously very Portland and also very cute. Yes it's a real park (second smallest in the world!), yes it's just one tree, yes it's in the middle of a median. Worth seeing just because it exists lol read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I always love saying hi to the leprechauns. It's such a cute little park, and there's always something fun and new when I go. Worth a stop by if you're in the area. read more

Mill Ends Park - Cutest little park ever! - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Solid park. My one complaint would be that there's only one tree. Otherwise would recommend. read more

Mill Ends Park - Singular tree - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I am going to be honest with you, I didn't know much about Portland. I knew that there is a basketball team, I know they refer to it as PDX, and I know that it is one of the largest cities in the country. But the one thing that I definitely knew was that they had the smallest public park and I was determined to see it. I'm a bit of a dork when it comes to visiting places I have never been to and I always make it a point to visit one notable thing that not many people talk about. I know Mill Ends Park has been featured in some videos and articles, but it is not something that people readily talk about when Portland comes up in topic. I know every time I mentioned it to one of my colleagues they had no idea what I was talking about. I even brought a few of them along with me so they could see it as well. The particular location of the park is a bit of a throw for it. You don't expect it to be in the median of a roadway. When you do visit, hope that no one else is visiting as this small place doesn't allow for many people to crowd around. Being so, it could cause some problems for people and traffic. It is really a cute sight to see. I especially like the touch of the tiny picnic table to make it really feel like a park. Whoever did that deserves a medal. For those out there that don't consider this to be a park, I don't know what to tell you. Open up your mind and just take it in. read more

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A rainy day. Wandered around Portland. Powell's (of course). A food truck pod (naturally). An afternoon coffee (duh). And Mills End Park. Loved it. SO Portland. read more

Mills End Park is the world's smallest park and when coming, I was surprised that this was even considered a park! It's very quirky and very Portland. You'd probably be here for no more than a couple minutes to snap a quick picture, but if you're in the area, I'd say it's worth the stop just to say you've been here. read more

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You know it's the smallest park in the world when your party of two can't fit inside all at once. I wasn't a fan of its traffic-heavy location, in the middle of a crosswalk, with noisy construction happening right next to it on a Friday afternoon. But it was still worth checking out during my recent visit to Portland. I think it's kind of hilarious that it contains tiny pictures of playground equipment and stick figures of people walking their pets and building sandcastles. And this counts as a park in the Guinness World Records... a park for leprechauns apparently, according to the founding Irishman. At least it's well-kept, with a nice little tree making it easy to spot from afar. read more

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Took us a while to find since it's in the middle of an intersection. Disappointed that there were no trees, but glad we still got to see the world's smallest park in person read more

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The smaller park in the world since 1971. You'll probably miss it the first time you walk by it, at least I did. I crossed the street a couple times before I realized it was right in the middle at the middle intersection. It almost looked like an overgrown weed and the most notable thing is the plaque in front, stating it's the Mills Ends Park. I had a similar question as previous reviews is that what is constituted as a park? Just one of the many quirky attractions that Portland is so known for so as your walking around, make a stop here and check off your list that you visited the world's smallest park! read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have always heard that it is not about the size of the park that matters if a lot of people care about it. I would not use the restroom here as it is not enclosed. I think the sense of pride behind this park is what is most endearing. read more

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The most Portland thing ever, having the world's smallest park smack in the middle of a crossing road in Downtown! You'll most likely miss this little wonder or cross right past it if you don't know the world title it claims. It's a little shrub in its own island, but it's super cute nonetheless! Worth taking a picture and pretending that you're a giant over the world's smallest park. There's also a public restroom right across the street, if you really need to take a leak because the park definitely is not the place to relieve yourself! Just be aware of the constant traffic going around you, and potentially being stared at by the locals and others wondering what the heck you're doing lol read more

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One of the quirky things that makes Portland, well Portland, Mill Ends Park is the smallest park in the world, earning this recognition from the Guinness Book of Workd Records in 1971. Located in the medium strip of very busy SW Naito Parkway near SW Taylor, this tiny park measures 2 feet across for a total of just 452 square inches. Yes, inches. It even has a sign! Plus a tiny tree. During the holidays, people decorate the tree and in warmer months, a few flowers bloom. Of course it's had its share of vandalism, but citizens always rally and restore this quirky landmark. Since I live in the area, I drive and walk past it daily and I am always amused by the people posing and taking pictures! If you are walking on the waterfront near the SW Salmon Circle, it's just a few steps away. To set expectations, it's a photo op, not a park to hang out in! read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Mill Ends Park is the smallest park in the world and has been since 1971. Which leads one to wonder how a "park" is defined... could streetside trees with some shrubbery be parks? What about planters outside a restaurant? Or is it simply because the city's Parks & Recreation department has committed to maintaining it? I digress. So many things about Portland are small and cute, this park included. Portland also has an abundance of parks and nature spaces. Both of which are part of what makes the city charming. Mill Ends was recently relocated along Naito Parkway. It consists of one tree and some grass. It is just 2 ft across with a small sign. Worth stopping by to admire "nature" and grab an amusing selfie while you're on the waterfront! read more

Mill Ends Park - That's the whole park! - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This park is a comedic treasure. Apparently it is one of the smallest if not the smallest park in the world and if you see this in person it will make you crack up. It's literally a little shrub in the middle of a road. When I came here I totally overlooked it cause I didn't think this would be big enough to qualify as a park. This park encompasses Portland as a whole with how unique it is and I think it is worth a visit as a quirky and funny attraction. read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Don't blink or u might miss it but it's easy to walk the whole park.. On a clear day you can also see Mount Hood and if you like architecture the Hawthorne bridge is cool read more

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It's a tree...stuck in traffic. How very Portland! Perfect for (very small) picnics, if you don't mind all the noise and exhaust. Ok, seriously, people...grab your photo, and get out of the crosswalk! read more

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Small but very cool great place for a prank I recommend it to anyone if you like plants

The world's smallest park, that's just what it is. It took us a little while to find parking and to locate. I wouldn't suggest a large group visiting at once since it is located in the middle of a cross walk/median. It's a place to visit for quick stop when visiting Portland. Be cautious of drivers when taking photos. read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's cute and is what it is, the smallest park in the world lol. It was kind of in the middle of the street median which I did not expect, but was fun to see it. (Visited it in the beginning of August 2024) read more

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kinda funny how you could miss it considering how smolll she is! but overall it has hella restaurants and parks/waterfront nearby. not much to say but it is the smallest park in the world so it's checked off my list :) read more

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Visiting Portland for the first time and heard this was a good place to eat. Server was friendly and prompt. My husband and I shared everything and it was perfect. We walked from our hotel and glad we did because we needed to walk some of the spaghetti off! read more

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Cozy park. Lots of colorful foliage and greenery around. Great to play hide and seek in! read more

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Many will never see this review. This is no longer the smallest park in the world. Because it's gone. We found the spot where this was however. We had to look at the background in the pictures to match the buildings and angles to figure out the location. Due to construction it's been torn away. The guys that were working that day said they haven't heard of any plans to replace it. Pretty sad. read more

Mill Ends Park - That's where it used to be. - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Montavilla is a Portland creative hub where Stark and Washington divide. It has been home to underground gallery barbeques, Tanuki, and the Pegasus Project. It has a small farmers market, garage galleries, the Portland Garment Factory, and more. It's been home to the Montavilla Sewing Center since 1949. It is also home to Mills End Park 2. It is the place on earth where Washington and Stark divides. It has a sword in a stone, the tiniest house, and tended plantings. This small park is always changing, and that brings a smile to me. read more

Mill Ends Park is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest park in the world. It measures 2ft across and showcases a small planting of flowers. It sits in the center of a busy street. In 1948 a whole was dug for a light post that was never installed. After the weeds took over a citizen decided to plant some flowers in the hole and name it after his newspaper column ..Mill Ends. Dick Fagan maintained the tiny patch of flowers until his death in 1969. The park continued to be maintained by the community after his death and officially became Mill Ends Park in 1976. read more

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Idk what to write.. its just a small piece of land they consider a park .. My Daughter thought it was kinda kool tho . Sorry my camara decided to blurt read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Did you have a hard time looking for Mill Ends Park? You have to look very carefully as this park is very TINY, known as the smallest park in the world. During my very first visit to Portland, I had a chance to visit this park after learning about this park, when I took the Portland Walking Tour. Please be careful when looking for this park as it is located on a very busy highway, don't get too excited like me and please wait for the light to get to this park. Mill Ends Park is a tiny urban park located in the median strip of SW Naito Parkway near SW Taylor Street in Downtown Portland, Oregon. Don't expect much at this park, since it is a small circle 2 ft across with a total of 452 square inch. It is the smallest park in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records, which was granted recognition in 1971. Update for Mill Ends Park, on May 23, 2018, There is big news for the world's smallest park, PP & R carpentry shop finished the fancy new sign for Mill Ends Park, the world's smallest park now comes with a sign and the smallest park now has miniature pink roses. Another reason to visit this park again! Oh YES!!, do take lots of pictures as it is a cool photo opt. The visit to this park will take you a quick 10 minutes and as the saying goes, "Keep Portland Wierd", this smallest park we know as Mill Ends Park, for sure will keep it weird. I had a cute experience visiting with my daughter! read more

Unfortunately there were barely any plants (definitely no tree) and no permanent sign for the park (except someone's tiny "this is a sign" sign). It was no where nearly as cute as other Yelpers got to experience it as. read more

Mill Ends Park - I feel like it needs a tree to feel more "park-like". - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Mill Ends Park is so unique. The smallest park in the world. One shrubbery would fill it up! I missed it and had to drive through all those protests again. Nonetheless, this is a must see if you're in Portland. Parking meters nearby on the corner. The police officer writing tickets was friendly. There was a bum across the street by the meter, but we didn't get involved. read more

Cute tourist stop. Don't blink because you will miss it. Known because it's the smallest park. Located in a rather busy street down from the Portland sign. Find a park and make your way to the middle of the road for a quick photo opportunity. Parking is limited on the Main Street where the park is located and can get busy at times. It is a frequented area by tourist so finding someone to take your photo shouldn't be too hard. Not something to go to repeatedly but a must to say that you've seen the smallest park in the world. read more

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Wonderful park. Saw many beautiful wildlife and sceneries. If you have a day in Portland, I would recommend spending a day here.

I'm a sucker for the world's largest/smallest/tallest anything, so when I found this park on Atlas Obscura, I got pretty excited. My boyfriend and I ended up walking to Mill Ends Park from Pioneer Square which is only about half a mile. The park itself is a small cement planter in the middle of a divided highway. There is a crosswalk so it's relatively safe to snap a photo, but I wouldn't hang out here for extended periods of time as it is a pretty busy road. There's a nice sign with the park name and when we visited, a small tree was growing inside the park. It might seem kind of silly to some, and maybe it is, but I loved it and I'm actually really glad we took the time to check it out. It's right near the Willamette River which has a nice walkway for some great views. read more

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With the climate change happening so fast , any park is a great park as long as there is greenery and this one is special because it`s the worlds smallest . Its located smack in the middle of the street and getting a picture without the oncoming traffic is kind of hard but doesn't deter people who come looking for a novelty. They do decorate it on Christmas and have roses in summer so it's a park that keeps up with the times . If you are in downtown /waterfront area it's worth checking out. read more

One of the many magnifcent parks that dot the Portland landscape. This particular one makes one reflect on life. Or more specifically, scratch one's head. Parking in this part of downtown is quite awful. I couldn't find any free spots. Fortunately, this park only takes about 30 seconds to explore in its entirety. Actually, more like 10 seconds. Amazingly the tree in the middle has survived all these years. At least I think it's the same tree. This tree is so huge, it's taller than the park is wide. The park is definitely worth a visit if one is in the area. read more

Mill Ends Park - Largest tree in park~ - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What a novelty!! World's smallest park!! It's literally just a small bush in the middle of a crosswalk. Can't really do much here, but I found it amusing. Takes 10 seconds out of your day to visit if you're in the area, so why not? :D read more

Mill Ends Park - 10.12.18 I'm ded it's literally just a small bush - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Some things to note: * It's "Mill Ends" not "Mill's End." They make a big deal about it at the tour. * Clean up after your dogs and keep them on a tight leash/harness. This applies to kids too. * Bring plenty of water for the hiking trails. * Don't forget your camera! Using a macro lens is recommended. * Do not smoke or build campfires in the park. One stray spark could set the entire place ablaze. Only you can prevent the devastation of this national treasure. * Naito Parkway closes often due to festivals, parades and other silly things that go on in the city. When that happens, you can visit this park without worry about oncoming traffic ruining your park experience. read more

Mill Ends Park - World's Smallest Park (Guinness World Record) with the world's cutest pup. - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fun experience. I would recommend to have patience, if one is traveling solo, until a friendly tourist or Oregonian can take a photo for you. read more

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It was the invention of a newspaper columnist named Dick Fagan who worked across the street and wrote about seeing a leprechaun digging in the hole. He grabbed the lucky charmer and was granted a wish to have a park of his own. Fagan didn't specify what size, so he got this microscopic space that was no bigger than a manhole cover. The Guinness Book of World Records lists it as the world's smallest park. There's no reason to challenge that claim. BTW, it's Mill Ends, not Mill's End, because it refers to the odd pieces that come from the buzzsaw at a lumber yard. It also refers to the name of Fagan's column. Check it off your bucket list. read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was hard to find but kind of a fun adventure. You just have to run out and see and and run back. It's very cute, very random, and very Portland read more