Kʰunamokwst Park

Public park in Portland, Oregon, U.S. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Kʰunamokwst Park (/ˈkɑːn.ə.ˌmɒkst/ KAHN-ə-MOKST) is a public park in Portland, Oregon's Cully neighborhood, in the United States. Its name is from the Chinook Jargon word kʰanumakwst, meaning "together."

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Kʰunamokwst Park
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Park sign, 2022
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LocationNE 52nd Ave. and Alberta St.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Coordinates45.5588°N 122.6089°W / 45.5588; -122.6089
Area2.43 acres (0.98 ha)
OpenedMay 16, 2015 (2015-5-16)
EtymologyChinook Jargon kʰanumakwst, "together"
Operated byPortland Parks & Recreation
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Description and history

The 2.43-acre (0.98 ha) park was acquired in 2009 and dedicated in 2015. According to the City of Portland, the park is the first operated by Portland Parks & Recreation "to enjoy a name indigenous to the land it sits on".[1]

Kʰunamokwst Park has a play structure, a skate park, and a water feature.[2]

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