Burnside Skatepark, Portland

Name: Burnside Skatepark
Address: Under the Burnside Bridge, Portland, United States

#926 among attractions in Portland

Sport venue, Sport

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The Burnside Skatepark is a DIY concrete skatepark located in Portland, Oregon, United States. Burnside was the second do-it-yourself concrete skatepark project and has spawned other similar projects across the globe. It is located under the east end of the Burnside Bridge. The project was started without permission from the city of Portland before being accepted as a public skatepark. Its features include many hips, pools, pyramids, and vertical sections. The skatepark is free-admission and requires no helmet, protective knee-pads, or elbow-pads. The skatepark receives no funding from the city of Portland. The park is regarded as an on-going project that is funded by donations. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°31'23"N, 122°39'47"W

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Under the Burnside BridgeSoutheast Uplift (Kerns)Portland United States

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Burnside Skatepark – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holocene, Dante's, CC Slaughters, Silverado.

0.5 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Holocene, Portland
14 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, Holocene stands as a dynamic venue that has become an integral part of the city's cultural fabric. Established in 2003, this multifaceted space is located at 1001 SE Morrison Street and has carved out a reputation as a...
0.5 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Dante's, Portland
14 min walk • Dante's, located in the heart of Portland, United States, stands out as a beacon of the city's vibrant nightlife and music scene. This eclectic venue, known for its fiery atmosphere and distinctive inferno-themed decor, has become a staple for locals and visitors...
0.5 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
CC Slaughters, Portland
13 min walk • CC Slaughters, located in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, United States, is an iconic nightclub and bar that has been a cornerstone of the local LGBTQ+ community for decades. Known for its lively atmosphere and inclusive environment, CC Slaughters is a staple in...
0.6 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Silverado, Portland
15 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...
~1820 ftW
Memorial, Historical place, Park
Japanese American Historical Plaza, Portland
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portland, Oregon, the Japanese American Historical Plaza stands as a poignant memorial to the history and heritage of Japanese Americans in the Pacific Northwest. Opened in 1990, this serene space is situated within Tom McCall Waterfront Park...
~1790 ftW
Flea market, Shopping, Waterfront
Portland Saturday Market, Portland
9 min walk • The Portland Saturday Market is an outdoor arts and crafts market in Portland, Oregon. It is the largest continuously operated outdoor market in the United States.
~1890 ftW
Waterfront
Ankeny pumping station, Portland
10 min walk • The Ankeny pumping station, or Ankeny sewage pumping station, is a 10,000-gallon pumping station in Portland, Oregon's Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
~760 ftW
Bridge
Burnside Bridge, Portland
4 min walk • The Burnside Bridge is a 1926-built bascule bridge that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, United States, carrying Burnside Street. It is the second bridge at the same site to carry that name. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in November 2012.
0.4 miW
Historical place
White Stag sign, Portland
10 min walk • The White Stag sign, also known as the "Portland Oregon" sign, is a lighted neon-and-incandescent-bulb sign located atop the White Stag Building, at 70 NW Couch Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States, facing the Burnside Bridge.
0.5 miW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar, Portland
12 min walk • Dan & Louis Oyster Bar is a seafood restaurant in Portland, Oregon described by Fodor's as a "Portland landmark". As its name implies, it specializes in oysters — from Yaquina Bay and beyond — served raw and in an oyster stew the restaurant has been known for since 1919.
0.5 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paris Theatre, Portland
13 min walk • Paris Theatre, formerly Third Avenue Theatre and also known as Paris Theater or Ray's Paris Theatre, is an historic building in Portland, Oregon's Old Town Chinatown neighborhood, in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burnside Skatepark?

Nearby attractions include Yard, Portland (1 min walk), Ira F. Powers Warehouse and Factory, Portland (2 min walk), Stark's Vacuum Museum, Portland (3 min walk), Burnside Bridge, Portland (4 min walk).

How to get to Burnside Skatepark by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burnside Skatepark:

Tram

Northeast Martin Luther King & East Burnside • Lines: A (2 min walk)
Southeast Grand & East Burnside • Lines: B (3 min walk)

Bus

Northeast Couch & Martin Luther King • Lines: 12, 19, 20 (3 min walk)
East Burnside & Northeast Grand • Lines: 19, 20 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Skidmore Fountain • Lines: Blue, Red (11 min walk)
Old Town/Chinatown • Lines: Blue, Red (11 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (21 min walk)