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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Location | NE 52nd Ave. and Alberta St. Portland, Oregon, United States |
Coordinates | 45.5588°N 122.6089°W |
Area | 2.43 acres (0.98 ha) |
Opened | May 16, 2015 |
Etymology | Chinook Jargon kʰanumakwst, "together" |
Operated by | Portland Parks & Recreation |
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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