By David Columbus, January 12, 2021
When I am exploring a neighborhood for the first time I always end up walking to the closest park. These green spaces often tell a story about the neighborhood. How crowded is the local park on a sunny day? Is there a playground? Are people out with pets?
One of my favorite parks in Portland is Mt. Tabor park. This park has a little something for everyone. And, let’s face it in the midst of a pandemic outdoor spaces are especially important right now. Take some time to get outside and indulge in a little fresh air, some exercise, some bird watching and some time in the trees.
Mt. Tabor, a volcanic cinder cone, was named after Israel’s Mt. Tabor. The city built two open reservoirs on Mt. Tabor in 1894. In 1903, landscaping of the park was started by architect John C. Olmsted and was continued through the early 1900s. The park was planned to feature naturalistic design, long staircases and curving walkways. Some of the paths are even surfaced with cinder from the cinder cone.
Mt. Tabor Park’s many features include:
- Stage (Outdoor)
- Dog Off-leash Area
- Paths (Paved)
- Paths (Unpaved)
- Basketball Court
- Tennis Court (Lighted)
- Volleyball Court
- Accessible Picnic Area
- Accessible Play Area
- Accessible Restroom
- Statue or Public Art
- Picnic Table
- Plaza
- Playground
- Horseshoe Pit
- Picnic Shelter
For More information about the trails, plants and trees at the park or to be a park volunteer. Visit Friends of Mt. Tabor Park.
Visit Portland Parks and Recreation Mt. Tabor page and the Friends of Mt. Tabor Park page to plan your next day at the park and get outside Portland!
Featured Image courtesy of Portland Parks & Rec
David Columbus
Principal Broker | Earth Advantage | ADU Specialist | OR
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I moved to Portland in October of 1998, moved for love. I’ve been a licensed real estate broker in Oregon since 2000 and would describe myself as a general practitioner helping people navigate residential, investment, and owner-user commercial markets as well as doing some residential tenant representation.
My work experience has ranged from swinging a hammer to brokering Eurodollar Futures. Me and my husband and two cats live in the Overlook/Arbor Lodge neighborhood, together we have built a 20-door rental portfolio and even run a small Airbnb business.
I am originally from Traverse City, MI (NW lower MI), and graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. My quarter-life crisis was spent crewing/hitchhiking on sailing yachts around the Caribbean, British Isles, and Mediterranean Sea for three years. My mid-life crisis was spent with my partner sailing from Portland, OR down to Mexico and hanging out for a year. I'm good with crises. I work with buyers, sellers, and tenants who are all looking to thread the housing needle.
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