Kʰunamokwst Park (/ˈkɑːn.ə.ˌmɒkst/ KAHN-ə-MOKST) is a public park in Portland, Oregon's Cully neighborhood, in the United States. Its name is from the Chinook Jargon word kʰanumakwst, meaning "together."
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 Park sign, 2022 | |
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| Location | NE 52nd Ave. and Alberta St. Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 45°33′32″N 122°36′32″W / 45.5588°N 122.6089°W |
| Area | 2.43 acres (0.98 ha) |
| Opened | May 16, 2015 |
| Etymology | Chinook Jargon kʰanumakwst, "together" |
| Operated by | Portland Parks & Recreation |
Description and history
editThe 2.43-acre (0.98 ha) park was acquired in 2009 and dedicated in 2015. According to the City of Portland, the park is the first operated by Portland Parks & Recreation "to enjoy a name indigenous to the land it sits on".[1]
Kʰunamokwst Park has a play structure, a skate park, and a water feature.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Kʰunamokwst Park". City of Portland, Oregon. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "An Essential Guide to Portland's Destination Parks". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
External links
editMedia related to Kʰunamokwst Park at Wikimedia Commons
- Portland Parks & Recreation
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