Experts' Choice Award Tom McCall Waterfront Park
What the experts agree on
A former riverfront freeway transformed into a 1.5-mile stretch of grassy paths along the Willamette, with great skyline and bridge views and space for festivals like Rose Festival.
“Affords a fine ground-level view of downtown Portland's bridges and skyline. Once an expressway, it's now the site for many annual celebrations, among them the Rose Festival.”
– Fodor's
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This popular riverside park, which lines the west bank of the Willamette River... replaced an old freeway with 1.5 miles of paved sidewalks and grassy spaces." Full review
Not For Tourists "This park used to be a highway. Portland traded up."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The grassy 23-acre park that now stretches for about 1.5mi along the Willamette River was once Portland's raucous river port. " Full review
Frommer's "This grassy, 23-acre park that stretches for about 1 1/2 miles along the Willamette River was once Portland’s raucous river port." Full review
National Geographic "Portland's Tom McCall Waterfront Park honors his legacy. The park's sinuous green ribbon draws walkers, skaters, bikers, and some sleepers; and on a clear day, it provides a glorious..."
Lonely Planet "Portland's location along the Willamette River provides endless opportunities for recreation including swimming, kayaking, or taking a wheelchair-accessible stroll at Tom McCall Waterfront Park"
Lonely Planet "Tom McCall Waterfront Park is the beating heart of Portland. The park hugs the Willamette River, offering views of the city skyline, bridges, and ships rolling by. Tom McCall Waterfront..."
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