Activity Overview
Keller Fountain Park is the most famous of several urban parks in Portland, Oregon that features a large fountain. It is named after Ira Keller, a civic leader who was dedicated to the urban renewal of Portland, and features numerous cascades and terraces that are reminiscent of waterfalls. In addition to being an important architectural landmark, the fountain is also popular with families since people of all ages can wade in its cool water in the summertime.
Things to Do
- Explore the park using the paved paths that lead through pine trees and around the fountain.
- In the summertime cool off in the Ira Keller Fountain, which is one of the city's most popular wading areas.
- Bring along your camera to take photos of this architectural landmark, which is considered by some to be one of the most important urban spaces designed in the United States in recent history.
Keller Fountain Park Insider Tips
- Use caution when wading in the fountain - while many locals do enjoy splashing, wading, and swimming in its water, it was not designed for wading so there are many slippery surfaces.
- Bring along some food and drinks and have a picnic by the fountain, or pick up some delicious local food from one of the food carts that often frequent the area.
- Make sure to visit the park in the warmer months in order to ensure that you see the fountain when it is turned on.
- If you enjoy this park, you might want to consider visiting other local fountains such as Jamison Square, which is another popular wading area.
