Ira Keller Fountain Park
Ira Keller Fountain Park
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TheSinator
Orange, CA47 contributions
Jul 2018
There’s a sign up at the park that reads:
“Historic park restoration. Fountain closed for remainder of 2018. This fountain is under renovation and will be shut down as we complete restoration of the four historic parks within the Portland open space sequence. Anticipated completion by summer 2019.”
“Historic park restoration. Fountain closed for remainder of 2018. This fountain is under renovation and will be shut down as we complete restoration of the four historic parks within the Portland open space sequence. Anticipated completion by summer 2019.”
Written 7 July 2018
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KenzerCT
Portland, OR24 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
I love the fountain. It's really a masterfully-designed sculpture. The park is decent, taken up mostly by the fountain. Some areas smelled like pee, but it's in the middle of the city so what can you expect? Otherwise very clean. Worth stopping by when you're in the neighborhood.
Written 20 January 2013
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OregonTravelFan
Boca Raton, FL31 contributions
Aug 2012
I think this place is a well-kept secret. It's across from the Keller Auditorium, off the "main drag" of downtown, and nearly invisible unless you are on 3rd Avenue--it looks like an average flat park from 4th. Salmon Street fountain gets all the press, but this one is even more fun for dipping your feet in and watching the kids play on a hot day. If you are lucky, the Hawaiian food cart will be there too.
Written 18 December 2012
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Amy W
Phoenix, AZ173 contributions
Sept 2020
The water was not on when we went to this park. The park was near the area of protests so we don't know if the water was shut off because of that or because it was after Labor Day. We found many of the attractions that we wanted to see "closed down" after Labor Day as it was the end of summer.
Written 14 September 2020
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Steph Austin
Boise, ID1 contribution
Jun 2015 • Couples
My husband and I walked here during our short time in Portland, only to find the fountain completely dry. There were NO signs posted as to why, in mid June, the fountain would be off. I looked it up on the parks & rec website and it only indicates "closed for repairs." It was a disappointment, at least post some signs.
Written 13 June 2015
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JinPDX_12
Los Angeles, CA49 contributions
Jun 2012
This is just a cool, sculptural water garden across from the Keller Auditorium. I have gone here with a picnic to meet friends many times. Kids and adult love it. It is part of a very walk-able Portland.
Written 15 December 2012
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Grandmago
Saint Helens, Oregon83 contributions
Apr 2012
This waterfall is across the street from Keller Auditorium and is very nice. The only draw-back is that sometimes you find some transients "bathing in it!"
Written 9 November 2012
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Showustheway
Portland, OR278 contributions
Sept 2019
It's great to watch and view while waiting for a show to start at the Keller across the street. But it's in a cement block of down town and nothing around it really. Great to watch if it's on, also used in a few back drop shots in some movies and show filmed in Portland, if you're into that sort of thing.
Written 9 October 2019
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Fred_Merchant
Canby, OR247 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
The Ira Keller (PDX Mayor at the time of construction) Forecourt Fountain is a gem of modern urban landscape design. Designed by Lawrence Halprin it is a modern interpretation of the waterfalls in the Oregon Cascades in concrete. The fountain reflects mountain streams, ponds, and waterfalls with conifer trees and scrubs. It is a wonderful place to just walk thru, pause and relax, or wade on a warm day. It includes a cove when you can stand or sit behind the cascading waterfall.
But the park is showing it’s age at almost 50 years old. It has been closed for about a year for a much need renovation.
But the park is showing it’s age at almost 50 years old. It has been closed for about a year for a much need renovation.
Written 29 July 2018
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Journey33514
Brookings, OR1 contribution
In the Portland business district is quite a treat to the senses. Ira's Fountain is one of the biggest water works in Portland, OR. This is a man made structure or should I say work of art in the most abstract way. The amount of water flowing through the different waterfalls is really quite loud. A tremendous amount of water is pumped and recirculated through the system. It is very attractive in a basic sort of way. It is certainly worth the extra time to drop by and have a quick look at it. The best part of all, is that it is free. No admission fee. Parking is a little tight though, because of the business district.
Written 8 October 2002
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What TriMet lines service this park?
Written 18 April 2018
Is it wheel chair accessible?
Written 23 September 2017
Yes you can see the fountain from the street. some access for wheel chairs
Written 15 October 2017
The park is in downtown Portland,I would be greatly surprised if it was an off leash park. As the park occupies the entire city block and half of that the fountain itself, I am going to answer in the negative. Sorry
Written 22 February 2017
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