Named for an early Portland developer, this park is composed of biomorphic earthen mounds, expanses of lawn, and trees, resulting in a serene space reminiscent of a valley or meadow. Native stone walls, steps, and curvilinear walkways dotted with wooden benches and globe lighting furnish the park. Designed to contrast with the exhuberant Lovejoy Fountain, this understated space is reminiscent of a quiet valley. In 1979, the Portland Development Commission installed a sculpture by Manuel Izquierdo entitled The Dreamer.
Pettygrove Park is included in the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Portland Open Space Sequence, and is stewarded by the Halprin Landscape Conservancy (2001). It will be included in a large scale proposed rehabilitation, scheduled to begin in 2017.
If you wish to make a donation in support of the rehabilitation project, tax-deductible contributions can be made here, or by writing to the Halprin Landscape Conservancy, c/o Naito Development, 210 SW Morrison Street, Suite 600, Portland, OR, 97204.
Portland Open Space Sequence Sites
Condition: B
Good, needs some work
Visibility: A
Halprin is highly regarded
National Register of Historic Places
Jeremy Bittermann
Bittermann has a degree in Fine Art Photography from the Pacific Northwest College of Art. After graduating, he worked in marketing and strategic planning in the architecture industry for more than a decade. Bittermann’s experience in the design industry led him to produce and assist on numerous photo shoots for acclaimed architectural photographers. He established his own architectural photography practice in 2010 and has since had his work featured in numerous notable publications.
