University Park, Portland, Oregon
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| Neighborhood representation | |
| Association | University Park Neighborhood Association |
| Coalition | North Portland Neighborhood Services |
| Neighborhood geography | |
| Area | 3.10 km² (PDF map) |
| Location | Interactive map |
| Demographics (2000) | |
| Population | 5250 (density 1694/km²) |
| Households | 1692 (95% occupied) |
| Owned | 1238 (73%) |
| Rented | 454 (27%) |
| Size | 3.10 persons (average) |
University Park is a neighborhood in the north section of Portland, Oregon on the east shore of the Willamette River.
- Acreage: 11.26
- Acquired in 1953
- Includes disabled-access play area, disabled access restroom, paths – paved, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, softball field, and statue or public art.
- Park hours: 5:00 am–midnight
- A sports field may be reserved at 503-823-2525.
University Park was named for its proximity to the former Portland University, a Methodist college which became defunct in the 1890s. The land and buildings were purchased by the Archdiocese of Portland in 1901, and became the present day University of Portland.
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