South Park Blocks

"In 1848, when Portland was still a raw pioneer settlement, Daniel Lownsdale, a prosperous tannery owner, set aside the strip of land which eventually became the South Park Blocks." Full review

"The South Park Blocks, a 12-block-long greenway that runs through much of downtown, are a fine, leafy refuge from downtown's bustle, and host a farmers market and occasional art shows." Full review