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Location | N Stanton St. and Williams Ave. Portland, Oregon |
Coordinates | 45°32′39″N 122°40′03″W / 45.54416667°N 122.66750000°W |
Area | 2.05 acres (0.83 ha) |
Created | 1921 |
Operated by | Portland Parks & Recreation |
Dawson Park is a park in north Portland, Oregon, in the United States. [1] The 2.05-acre park, located at Stanton Street and North Williams Avenue, was acquired by Portland Parks & Recreation in 1921. [2]
In November 2013, a $2.6 million renovation began, resulting in the park's closure for nearly a year. City officials, aware of gentrification of the surrounding neighborhood, used community input to avoid ruining the park's role as a gathering place favored by African Americans. [3] The upgraded park now includes a new playground and interactive water feature, enhanced accessibility and lighting, and new barbecue and picnic areas. Dawson Park also features double-sided medallions designed by Isaka Shamsud-Din, with traditional African patterns on one side and depictions of the neighborhood on the opposite side. [4]
Dawson Park | |
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Location | N Stanton St. and Williams Ave. Portland, Oregon |
Coordinates | 45°32′39″N 122°40′03″W / 45.54416667°N 122.66750000°W |
Area | 2.05 acres (0.83 ha) |
Created | 1921 |
Operated by | Portland Parks & Recreation |
Dawson Park is a park in north Portland, Oregon, in the United States. [1] The 2.05-acre park, located at Stanton Street and North Williams Avenue, was acquired by Portland Parks & Recreation in 1921. [2]
In November 2013, a $2.6 million renovation began, resulting in the park's closure for nearly a year. City officials, aware of gentrification of the surrounding neighborhood, used community input to avoid ruining the park's role as a gathering place favored by African Americans. [3] The upgraded park now includes a new playground and interactive water feature, enhanced accessibility and lighting, and new barbecue and picnic areas. Dawson Park also features double-sided medallions designed by Isaka Shamsud-Din, with traditional African patterns on one side and depictions of the neighborhood on the opposite side. [4]