Kʰunamokwst Park
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."
Description and history
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]
References
- ^ "Kʰunamokwst Park". City of Portland, Oregon. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "An Essential Guide to Portland's Destination Parks". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
External links
Media related to Kʰunamokwst Park at Wikimedia Commons- Portland Parks & Recreation
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