Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close, Portland

Name: Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close
Address: 11800 SW Military Ln, Portland, 97219-8436, United States
Telephone: +1 503-636-5613

#260 among attractions in Portland

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Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close, Portland

Facts and practical information

Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close are located on a hillside estate overlooking the Willamette River in Dunthorpe, Oregon, in the United States. Peter Kerr started the gardens in 1916 on a 13-acre estate that passed to the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon after his death in 1957. The estate includes a manor house-inspired residence and other structures, and is open to the public. ()

Opened: 1916 (108 years ago)Elevation: 164 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°26'23"N, 122°39'7"W

Address

11800 SW Military LnLake Oswego (Dunthorpe)Portland 97219-8436 United States

Contact

+1 503-636-5613

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Day trips

Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hoffman Art Gallery, Waverley Country Club, Milwaukie City Hall, Agnes Flanagan Chapel.

1.1 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Hoffman Art Gallery, Portland
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portland, the Hoffman Art Gallery stands as an understated cornerstone of the city's vibrant art scene. This distinguished gallery is housed within the campus of Lewis & Clark College, providing a dynamic space for the exhibition of contemporary...
0.9 miN
Golf
Waverley Country Club, Portland
24 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Pacific Northwest, Waverley Country Club stands as a prestigious retreat just south of Portland, Oregon. Celebrated for its exceptional golf course, this private club has been a haven for golf aficionados since its founding in 1896.
0.6 miNE
City hall
Milwaukie City Hall, Milwaukie
17 min walk • Milwaukie City Hall is a historic building and the city hall of Milwaukie, Oregon, United States. The building was built during 1937–1938 as a Public Works Administration project.
1.2 miNW
Church
Agnes Flanagan Chapel, Portland
31 min walk • Agnes Flanagan Chapel is a chapel on the Lewis & Clark College campus, in Portland, Oregon. The building was designed by Paul Thiry, completed in 1968, and officially dedicated in February 1969.
1.1 miNW
Library
Aubrey Watzek Library, Portland
29 min walk • The Aubrey Watzek Library is a library on the Lewis & Clark College campus, in Portland, Oregon.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Kellogg Creek Bridge, Milwaukie
13 min walk • The Kellogg Creek Bridge spans Kellogg Creek in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States.
1.2 miW
Park
Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Portland
32 min walk • The Tryon Creek State Natural Area is a state park located primarily in Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is the only Oregon state park within a major metropolitan area.
0.6 miE
Park
Robert Kronberg Park, Milwaukie
15 min walk • Kronberg Park is a public park in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States.
1 miN
Cemetery
Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery, Portland
26 min walk • Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery is an historic cemetery in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States.
1.7 miSW
Spiritual, Church
Centers for Spiritual Living, Lake Oswego
43 min walk • The Centers for Spiritual Living, or CSL, is a religious denomination promoting Religious Science that was founded by Ernest Holmes in 1926. Before 2011, it was two organizations known as United Centers for Spiritual Living and International Centers for Spiritual Living.
0.7 miNE
Library
Ledding Library, Milwaukie
19 min walk • The Ledding Library of Milwaukie is a city-operated public library, a member of the Library Information Network of Clackamas County system, in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close open?

Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close?

Nearby attractions include Pierre Rossiter and Charlotte Hines House, Portland (7 min walk), Donald and Ruth McGraw House, Portland (10 min walk), Kellogg Creek Bridge, Milwaukie (13 min walk), Milwaukie Riverfront Park, Milwaukie (14 min walk).

How to get to Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close:

Bus

Southwest Riverside & Military • Lines: 35, 36 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Milwaukie/Main Street • Lines: Orange (16 min walk)
Southeast Park Avenue • Lines: Orange (27 min walk)