Errol Heights Park Explained

Errol Heights Park, also known as Errol Heights Natural Area,^[1] is a 14.25acres public park in Portland, Oregon.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Description

Located in southeast Portland's Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood,^[5] the 14.25acres park includes Oregon ash wetlands and Errol Creek which feeds into nearby Johnson Creek.^[6]

In 2018, Portland Parks & Recreation began a project to restore wildlife habitat and add amenities to the park. The project cost 12 million dollars and was officially completed in January 2024. New features of the park include a basketball court, playground, public restroom, new ADA-accessible trails and an ADA-accessible elevated boardwalk.^[7]

See also

• List of parks in Portland, Oregon

Notes and References

1. Web site: Filling the Gap at Errol Heights Natural Area. City of Portland, Oregon. en. 2018-07-06.
2. Web site: Commissioner Fritz announces funding for PP&R's Errol Heights Park enhancement. City of Portland, Oregon. en. 2018-07-06.
3. Web site: At Errol Heights Park, Both Humans and Beavers Are Builders . 2024-09-12 . Portland Monthly . en-US.
4. Web site: 2024-02-01 . Building Blocks: Errol Heights Park improvements . 2024-09-12 . Daily Journal of Commerce . en-US.
5. Web site: Errol Heights Park. City of Portland, Oregon. en. 2018-07-06.
6. Web site: Errol Heights Park - Hiking in Portland, Oregon and Washington. oregonhikers.org. en. 2020-07-20.
7. News: 29 January 2024 . New 16-acre park, natural area completed in SE Portland . 11 September 2024 . KPTV.