The Fields Park Explained

The Fields Park
Location:Portland, Oregon
Coords:45.533°N -122.682°W
Operator:Portland Parks & Recreation

The Fields Park is an urban greenspace in Portland, Oregon's Pearl District.[1] Construction of the 3.2-acre park began in 2012 and has been estimated to cost up to $4 million.[2]

History

A ceremony to begin construction was held on March 6, 2012. Representatives from Hoyt Street Properties, the Pearl District Neighborhood Association, the Portland Development Commission and Portland Parks & Recreation were in attendance.[2] [3] [4] The park opened on May 6, 2013.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Fields Neighborhood Park. Portland Parks & Recreation. March 7, 2012.
  2. News: In Northwest Portland, ceremony kicks off construction of The Fields Park in Pearl District. Molly. Hottle. The Oregonian. Advance Publications. 8750-1317. March 6, 2012. March 7, 2012.
  3. News: City kicks off work on The Fields Park. March 6, 2012. March 7, 2012. Portland Tribune. Pamplin Media Group. Portland, Oregon.
  4. News: 'The Fields is going to be an amazing place'. Shannon L.. Cheesman. KATU. March 6, 2012. March 7, 2012. Portland, Oregon.
  5. News: Hottman. Sara. The Fields Park opens in the Pearl District to mixed reviews. 8 May 2013. The Oregonian. May 7, 2013.