Animals in Pools, Portland

Name: Animals in Pools
Address: 555 SW Yamhill St, Portland, 97204-1336, United States
Telephone: +1 503-222-2223

#302 among attractions in Portland

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Animals in Pools is a series of fountains and bronze sculptures of Pacific Northwest animals, designed by American artist Georgia Gerber and located in Portland, Oregon, in the United States. The series was installed in 1986 as part of the renovations associated with construction of the MAX Light Rail. Funded by the Downtown Merchants Local Improvement District, TriMet and the United States Department of Transportation, the sculptures were presented as gifts to the city and remain part of the collection of the City of Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection courtesy of the Regional Arts & Culture Council. ()

Completed: 1986 (38 years ago)Coordinates: 45°31'6"N, 122°40'44"W

Address

555 SW Yamhill StDowntown PortlandPortland 97204-1336 United States

Contact

+1 503-222-2223

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Day trips

Animals in Pools – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pioneer Place, Silverado, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Nordstrom.

~540 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pioneer Place, Portland
3 min walk • Nestled in the bustling downtown of Portland, Oregon, Pioneer Place stands as a beacon of modern retail and entertainment. This shopping center, a hub of activity and commerce, offers a diverse shopping experience that caters to a variety of tastes and preferences.
~1500 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Silverado, Portland
8 min walk • Silverado, nestled in the vibrant city of Portland, United States, stands as a beacon of inclusivity and entertainment within the LGBTQ+ community. As one of the city's most renowned gay bars, Silverado has carved out a significant niche in Portland's nightlife scene...
~180 ftN
Park, Postmodern architecture
Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland
1 min walk • Pioneer Courthouse Square, affectionately known as Portland's "living room," is a bustling urban park situated in the heart of downtown Portland, United States. This public space plays host to over 300 events a year, ranging from cultural festivals to political...
~440 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Nordstrom, Portland
3 min walk • Nordstrom in Portland, Oregon, is a beacon of high-end retail in the Pacific Northwest, offering a sophisticated shopping experience for those seeking quality and style. Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this upscale department store has become a staple for...
~1160 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery
Mark Building, Portland
6 min walk • The Mark Building is a building in Portland, Oregon. It previously served as a Masonic Temple, and was acquired by the Portland Art Museum in 1992. The building was remodeled in 2005.
~880 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland
5 min walk • The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is a historic theater building and performing arts center in Portland, Oregon, United States.
~410 ftNE
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Meier & Frank Building, Portland
2 min walk • The Meier & Frank Building is a fifteen-story, glazed terra cotta building located in downtown Portland, Oregon, across from the northeast corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square. The building is the former flagship store and headquarters building for the Meier & Frank department store chain, which was taken over by Macy's in 2006.
~220 ftN
Monuments and statues
Weather Machine, Portland
2 min walk • Weather Machine is a lumino kinetic bronze sculpture and columnar machine that serves as a weather beacon, displaying a weather prediction each day at noon. Designed and constructed by Omen Design Group Inc. the approximately 30-foot-tall sculpture was installed in 1988 in a...
~830 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Shemanski Fountain, Portland
5 min walk • Shemanski Fountain, also known as Rebecca at the Well, is an outdoor fountain with a bronze sculpture, located in the South Park Blocks of downtown Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
~510 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
Fox Tower, Portland
3 min walk • The Fox Tower is a 27-story, 113.39 m office skyscraper in downtown Portland, Oregon, along Broadway between Yamhill and Morrison streets. The tower was completed in 2000 at a cost of $64 million, and was named after the Fox Theatre that occupied the site from 1911 until the late 1990s.
~640 ftNW
Skyscraper
Park Avenue West Tower, Portland
4 min walk • Park Avenue West Tower is a high-rise in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. The 30-floor tower consists of commercial office space, ground floor retail, and apartments. It is the fourth tallest building in Portland behind the Wells Fargo Center, KOIN Center, and the US Bancorp Tower.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Animals in Pools?

Nearby attractions include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland (1 min walk), Weather Machine, Portland (2 min walk), Jackson Tower, Portland (2 min walk), American Bank Building, Portland (2 min walk).

How to get to Animals in Pools by public transport?

The nearest stations to Animals in Pools:

Bus

Southwest 6th & Yamhill • Lines: 1, 12, 19, 94 (1 min walk)
Southwest 6th & Taylor • Lines: 105, 134, 199, 2, 30, 4, 99 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Pioneer Square South • Lines: Blue, Red (1 min walk)
Pioneer Courthouse/Southwest 6th Avenue • Lines: Green, Yellow (1 min walk)

Tram

Central Library • Lines: A, Ns (5 min walk)
Southwest 11th & Taylor • Lines: B, Ns (7 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (19 min walk)