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    Mount Tabor Park

    4.6 (283 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Two pathways around the reservoir
    Ashley L.

    If you GPS to the Mt. Tabor tennis courts it will bring you close enough to the area where the reservoir is. There is parking in the nearby neighborhoods. Steep stairs or a ramp will take you up to the paved (but bumpy) walkway around the entire reservoir. It's a pretty short walk around if you have long legs and walk briskly. You could finish the loop in about twenty minutes and probably make it back to your car. This is on the west side of the hill, so no Mountain View.

    On my treat perch at Mount Tabor off leash dog park, lots of great dogs and their owners join me every day
    Mark H.

    Go to Tabor off leash park every day, lots of great dogs, and mostly responsible owners, would be nice if parks department gave it a little more care, but still a great park

    City skyline
    Nathan B.

    Stop #9 on "The One Day Adventure in Portland" What this is: - A place to casually hike, or trail run - A place to ride one's bike, or rollerblade, or skateboard - A place to jog, run, or walk fast - A place to picnic - A place to sit on a comfy bench and maybe get a view of downtown Portland - A place to lay on soft grass and sunbathe - A place to lay under large trees and take a nap - A place to go to the bathroom - A place with ample space for many to enjoy! What this isn't: - A place with water (at least I didn't see any water) - A place for a loud and obnoxious party - A place to ride a Lime Scooter (seriously, they shut down and will not work in the park) It's a place where everyone seemed relaxed and happy. I was relaxed and happy. It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

    Sheila P.

    Beautiful park with plenty of shady greenery on a hot day and lovely views of Mt. Jefferson from afar. This is what I wanted to see during my visit to Portland for the first time, but without actually having to drive all way to Mt. Jefferson. The snowy mountain was breathtaking in the distance and it was lovely to see it contrast with Portland's greenery in the summer/month of June.

    Andi F.

    What a great park on top of a volcano! The visitor center has some information about the area. When I lived in the area, I know there were shows and gatherings here. There is lots of space to walk around and play. The park is quite large and beautiful. I would recommend bringing a meal and picnic here if you are nearby.

    Robert S.

    I love walking outside and checking out nature trails, whenever I can. Mount Tabor is a beautiful spot in Portland and a nice place to enjoy a nature walk. Even though Portland is home to more than 200 delightful parks of all sizes and styles -- only one is built atop a volcano. In fact, Portland is one of six American cities with an extinct volcano within its limits, thanks to the 636-foot-tall Mount Tabor. Named after an Israeli peak of the same name, Portland's Mount Tabor became a city park in 1909 and it includes several walking trails, gently curving roads, long flights of stairs, and plenty of space to showcase native plants. Beautiful views of the city and Mount Hood from here.

    Margaret C.

    There's always a crowd but the park is pretty big so I wouldn't say that it's annoying at all. The views are great but also the trees are so green and beautiful. Every time we're in the area we go there and enjoy the nature!

    It was so beautiful and and nice , the only disheartening part was the picnic tables were full of graffiti. We brought a small Bbq and made a really nice dinner, met a lovely lady that walked the park with her dog and he was sure loving rib steak bones to take home !!

    Blessie W.

    Pretty park, decent views, lots of walking trails, and there's a recreation portion too! I wouldn't say that this park has the *best* views of the Portland skyline, though. I'll give that title to Rocky Butte instead.

    Zach S.

    We love love LOVE this park. Offers different trails flat to some short and steep. Good views and open to more forest feel so come sunshine or rain and you can choose your way to walk, hike or prancercise(is that even a thing?). Bikes on the roads, dogs mainly on leash there is a dog park on the east rear that's off leash. I recommend parking near the garden on the west side and walking up. We drive here some 17 mins away. Good coffee in the hood and Belmont has a number of food spots.

    Chelsea P.

    Very beautiful park . Def wear your good gripping sneakers . It's really pretty we didn't stay long but it was lovely

    Beautiful tall evergreens
    Martina C.

    Tall shady trees, green everywhere, solace. Quiet. It is pretty clean as far as our big parks go. Lots of space to run, walk, hike, have your dog with you. Swings for kids. Portland beauty and views. It has it's fair share of graffiti and the restrooms could use some attention, spider web cleaning and general cleaning. It isn't my favorite FALL season park just because I prefer foliage to evergreens in the fall but in the summer it's a great heat respite as it gets GREAT shade.

    Kira U.

    Mount Tabor Park is situated on a high spot in Portland's east side. When you ascend it, you'll be rewarded with fabulous views in all directions, and (the pièce de ré·sis·tance) completely unobstructed views of Mount Hood. There are roads that wind through the park which provide a plethora of opportunities to stop, enjoy the park, and take in some of the wonderful scenery :-) Reaching Mount Tabor from downtown requires that you cross the Hawthorne Bridge, then continue due East on Hawthorne Boulevard.

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    Great place for a hike. Like most of Portland, it's unkept & filthy, NO bathrooms as stated, given the very few there are ALWAYS closed.

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    This is such a beautiful park. I love walking or biking past the reservoirs and letting my kids play at the park. Views are top notch.

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    Does one have to do the summit trail to get the unobstructed beautiful views? is there free parking at the park? (out of state visitor)

    No. You get great views of Portland from the middle reservoir on the west side. You can park multiple places in the park as well as along the road near the reservoir. It's easy to get to.

    What do you do if you get stuck in your car at night? The gates closed one time when I was up there.

    Leave it and come back the next morning.

    BY Where are the tennis courts located?

    There are two - The main courts are near the NW corner down at the end of Main Street off 60th. There's another court over on the NE side near the stairs at the 69th ave entrance. That court is way more hidden, tucked down to the left of the road as… Read more

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