South Park Blocks

The South Park Blocks are a pretty, enjoyable and narrow slice of nature within Portland's Cultural District. During my stay in Portland, I walked several of the blocks, visited the Portland Art Museum and the Oregon Historical Society, enjoyed the public art (including statues and fountain), and and marveled at the architecture of the First Congregational Church and other buildings along this first official green space of the Rose City.

The South Park Blocks were also a welcome respite from my busy day and a much better choice for contemplation than the relatively nearby Pioneer Square. Or as the Oregonian once noted: The South Park Blocks is the "extended family room", as opposed to the Courthouse Area being the "living room". Odd members of the clan can be found in both places and some caution is advised.