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Public park in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Kʰunamokwst Park
Park sign, 2022
Kʰunamokwst Park is located in OregonKʰunamokwst Park
LocationNE 52nd Ave. and Alberta St.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Coordinates45°33′32″N 122°36′32″W / 45.5588°N 122.6089°W / 45.5588; -122.6089
Area2.43 acres (0.98 ha)
OpenedMay 16, 2015 (2015-05-16)
EtymologyChinook Jargon kʰanumakwst, "together"
Operated byPortland Parks & Recreation

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".

Kʰunamokwst Park has a play structure, a skate park, and a water feature.

References

  1. "Kʰunamokwst Park". City of Portland, Oregon. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  2. "An Essential Guide to Portland's Destination Parks". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2024-09-08.

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