Parks & Green Spaces

Tucked right at the corner of SE 27th and Division, Piccolo Park is a tiny gem of a pocket park that's been a neighborhood hangout since 1989. Just over half an acre, it packs in a surprising amount: a playground with a wooden play structure, swings, and slides for the kids, paved paths for a quick stroll, a brick patio with built-in seating, and a beautiful spreading shade tree that makes it feel like a hidden oasis. There's even a statue and some rhododendron bushes that add to the charm. It's the kind of spot where you stop to sit for five minutes and end up staying for half an hour, watching the neighborhood go by.

The biggest of the bunch, Clinton City Park spans over 12 acres at SE 55th and Woodward, right next to Franklin High School. Named after Reverend Clinton Kelly, a local minister from Portland's early days, this park has been a community anchor since 1948. You'll find expansive green lawns perfect for tossing a frisbee or lounging in the sun, ball fields for baseball and softball, winding pathways for a leisurely walk, playgrounds and picnic areas that are fully ADA accessible, and towering trees with vibrant flower beds that make every season feel special. It's the kind of park where you go for a quick walk and end up running into half the neighborhood. Street parking is easy to find, and the facilities are well-maintained.