Jamison Square

Situated between NW Johnson and Kearney and 11th and 12th, Jamison Square was the first park to be developed in the Pearl District. Named in memoriam of William Jamison, whose personality and art gallery drew many visitors to the Pearl District when it was nothing more than a rail yard. The fountain at Jamison Square emulates a cascading waterfall from a series of tiered blocks and is complete with a shallow tide pool.

Jamison Square has grown has become one of Portland favorite parks over the past several years. Jamison Square is many things to many people. To some it is the best place to play Bocce Ball; to others it is a great place to bring your dog and meet with neighbors, and to children, it is simply the beach.

On warm summer mornings you will find families claiming their spot on the grassy area before the crowds arrive. Van loads of children will hustle their parents along to apply sun block so that they can take a dip.

Lit trees along the pathways and an enormous Christmas tree with larger-than-life gift boxes helps Jamison Square come alive in the winter months. Resembling a movie set more than a city park, you will find carolers, walkers and others simply sipping their favorite drink from one of their favorite local coffee shops.

Visitors and neighbors a like can all agree that Jamison Square is to the Pearl District as Pioneer Square is to downtown Portland. With a café that is tailored to children, a hot dog stand, as many dogs as you can pet in one afternoon and a streetcar that will drop you off directly in front of the Jamison Square, this park is truly a Portland original.

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