Caruthers Park, Portland

Name: Caruthers Park
Address: 3508 SW Moody Ave, Portland, 97239-4517, United States
Telephone: +1 503-823-7529

#266 among attractions in Portland

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Caruthers Park, officially Elizabeth Caruthers Park, is a park located in South Waterfront, Portland, Oregon. Acquired in 2009, the park is named after Oregon pioneer Elizabeth Caruthers. The park includes a bocce court, public art, "splash pad", and unpaved paths. ()

Created: 2009Elevation: 36 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°29'50"N, 122°40'16"W

Address

3508 SW Moody AveLair Hill (South Portland)Portland 97239-4517 United States

Contact

+1 503-823-7529

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Day trips

Caruthers Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland Aerial Tram, Marquam Bridge, Oregon Rail Heritage Center.

0.8 miN
Museum, Science museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portland, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, commonly known as OMSI, stands as a beacon of learning and discovery. This premier science center in the Pacific Northwest offers a rich tapestry of interactive exhibits, hands-on activities...
~1980 ftNW
4-minute tram ride with panoramic views
Portland Aerial Tram, Portland
10 min walk • Rising gracefully above the cityscape, the Portland Aerial Tram is a distinctive feature of Portland, Oregon, offering breathtaking views and a unique mode of transportation between the city's South Waterfront district and the Marquam Hill neighborhood.
0.8 miN
Bridge
Marquam Bridge, Portland
20 min walk • The Marquam Bridge is a double-deck, steel-truss cantilever bridge that carries Interstate 5 traffic across the Willamette River south of downtown Portland, Oregon. It is the busiest bridge in Oregon, carrying 140,500 vehicles a day as of 2016. The upper deck carries northbound traffic; the lower deck carries southbound traffic.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Railway, History museum
Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Portland
22 min walk • The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is a railway museum in Portland, Oregon. Along with other rolling stock, the museum houses three steam locomotives owned by the City of Portland: Southern Pacific 4449, Spokane, Portland & Seattle 700, and Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. 197, the first two of which are restored and operable.
0.6 miNW
Park
Lair Hill Park, Portland
15 min walk • Lair Hill Park is a 3.26-acre public park in southwest Portland, Oregon. The space was acquired in 1927. It features a 1978 sculpture by Bruce West called BW1.
~800 ftN
Park
South Waterfront Greenway, Portland
4 min walk • The South Waterfront Greenway is a linear park and urban walkway along the Willamette River in the South Waterfront district of Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
~980 ftNW
Bridge
Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, Portland
5 min walk • The Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, more formally known as the US Congresswoman Darlene Hooley Pedestrian Bridge at Gibbs Street, is an approximately 700-foot pedestrian bridge in Portland, Oregon, United States, which opened on July 14, 2012.
0.8 miN
Boat or ferry, Ship, Museum
USS Blueback, Portland
22 min walk • USS Blueback is a Barbel-class submarine that served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1990, and subsequently was made into an exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. She was the second Navy submarine to bear the name.
0.9 miE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Aladdin Theater, Portland
22 min walk • Aladdin Theater is a theater in the Brooklyn neighborhood of southeast Portland, Oregon. It originally opened as a vaudeville house called Geller's Theatre on December 25, 1927. Its name was changed to Aladdin in 1934.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Tilikum Crossing, Portland
15 min walk • Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People is a cable-stayed bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, United States.
~1650 ftNE
Bridge
Ross Island Bridge, Portland
8 min walk • The Ross Island Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. It carries U.S. Route 26 across the river between southwest and southeast Portland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Caruthers Park?

Nearby attractions include Mirabella Portland, Portland (2 min walk), South Waterfront, Portland (2 min walk), John Ross Tower, Portland (2 min walk), Riva on the Park, Portland (2 min walk).

How to get to Caruthers Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Caruthers Park:

Tram

South Moody & Gaines • Lines: Ns (2 min walk)
South Bond & Lane • Lines: Ns (3 min walk)

Bus

Southwest Macadam & Gaines • Lines: 35, 36 (3 min walk)
Southwest Macadam & Tram Tower • Lines: 35, 36, 99 (5 min walk)

Light rail

South Waterfront/South Moody • Lines: Orange (10 min walk)
OMSI/Southeast Water • Lines: Orange (20 min walk)