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Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park
SE 10th Ave & Haig St Locate this site in PortlandMaps

General Info

Acreage: 2.37
Acquired in 1949

Amenities

Includes basketball court, disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, horseshoe pit, paths – paved, picnic tables, playground, softball field, and statue or public art.

Basketball Court Disabled Access Play Area Disabled Access Restroom Horseshoe Pit Paths – Paved Picnic Tables Playground Softball Field Statue Or Public Art

Special Information

Park hours: 5:00am-midnight

To reserve a sports field, call 503-823-2525.

Wading Pool Update
PP&R has closed its wading pools for health and safety reasons, as required by new State of Oregon regulations. In 2002, an inventory and assessment of wading pools was completed. Based on those recommendations, as well as input from maintenance and planning staff, PP&R has identified 17 wading pools for replacement and 7 for elimination. Please read the FAQ for more information.

Historical Information

The two large golden granite boulders, situated opposite the baseball diamond, were sculpted into heads by California artist Marcia Donahue. The boulders, each weighing approximately 2-3 tons, were hand-picked by the artist at a ranch near Bakersfield, CA. The sculpture is aptly named Tête à Tête à Tête and serves as the permanent audience for baseball games as well as a gathering place for park visitors. A smaller flatter boulder, which the artist refers to as a tuffet, is placed next to the heads for seating. The sculpture was installed in 1996.