Council Crest Park
18 Votes Currently Open- Address: SW Council Crest Dr, Portland, OR 97239, 97239, United States
- Timings: 05:00 am - 11:59 pm Details
- Phone: +1-5038237529
- Time Required: 02:00 Hrs
- Tags: Outdoors, View Point, Hiking Trail, Nature, Landmarks, Parks
At 1073 feet above sea level this park was originally known as Talbert's Mountain. According to local Legend the name the park has today comes from a time when Native Americans would build signal fires here to relay messages from the council meetings just help. It is thought to be the highest spot in the city. As such it's very popular with hikers and drivers who want to reach the top to take in panoramic views of the city. Check out the 1949 sculpture of the mother holding her child by Frederick Littman. No you can drive up to the top, it is easy to just hike as the elevation gain is only 820 feet. The trailhead starts out atMarquam Nature Park shelter. On a clear day you can see as far as Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Mount Hood, and Mount Jefferson.
Council Crest Park Hours
- Motor Vehicles can be at the park from 8:00am onwards only. From April to October the park is closed to Motor Vehicles at 9:00pm. From November to March it is close to Motor Vehicles at 7:00pm.
- The park may also be closed in times of bad weather.
How to Reach Council Crest Park
- By Car
- By Bus: 51 stop SW Council Crest & Greenway
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- Council Crest Park Address: SW Council Crest Dr, Portland, OR 97239, 97239, United States
- Council Crest Park Contact Number: +1-5038237529
- Council Crest Park Timing: 05:00 am - 11:59 pm
- Best time to visit Council Crest Park(preferred time): 06:00 am - 07:00 pm
- Time required to visit Council Crest Park: 02:00 Hrs
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0.34% of people who visit Portland include Council Crest Park in their plan
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18 Times
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06 AM
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33.33% of people start their Council Crest Park visit around 06 AM
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People usually take around 2 Hrs to see Council Crest Park
95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Council Crest Park
People normally club together Tilikum Crossing and International Rose Test Garden while planning their visit to Council Crest Park.