Early April is a great time to be out here because of the spring flower bloom overhead. Most of the cherry blossoms have a pinkish hue. You will know the season is approaching when you see dark pink buds appearing on the trees in late March. Immediately afterwards the buds will become light pink flowers and the park really comes to life. On a sunny day you will see people in every corner trying to capitalize on the beauty of the flowers overhead and the sunshine breaking through the petals on the joggers below.

This is an excellent area to enjoy in the spring for the row of cherry blossom trees. Its also nice in the summer for picnics or people watching. The near by waterfront has many runners and bikers hoping by all the time. The monument itself is very beautiful to see and enjoy.

Such a beautiful place. Lush Green Hills protect the grounds. Theres a lovely tea House & zen garden, the waterfall is exquisite

Great experience here nothing but beautiful scenery. Will come back to enjoy

This was a nice to contrast to the urban environment of Portland, juxtaposed as a backdrop to the tranquility of these gardens.

Had an amazing time here people watching and enjoying the sunshine after a long bike ride last week. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and everyone came out! Ive seen these from the I5 corridor a couple times, but this was my first time seeing it in person. I suggest getting there by bike or TriMet due to parking.

A place you must go during the spring when you visit Portland downtown.

As a visitor from Los Angeles, CA I thought this was a neat little park. Its got a cool view of the bridges and river. If you have kids they can screw around in the grass area with all the other screaming kids. There are birds and fountains. Its great :) if there is a group on your you can sneak close and listen to fun facts.

Nice park near Willamette waterfront. Good for strolling, cycling, for family outings, easily seen from road. Has big rocks with poetry engraved on it. Has 2 bronze sculptures depicting the victims of the Japanese WW-II _ Hiroshima atom bomb attack victims.

Always worth a walk when in bloom or even on a nice summer day. Tourist hotspot and with good reason. Close to so many other places to see and visit. Great food all around.

Beautiful place, reminds me of Tokyo. Can be a little crowded on the weekends, but thats to be expected.

Love this place

The lane of cherry blossoms are so beautiful

Recommend taking visitors here and walking the whole river walk. Spring time is lovely because all the cherry blossoms in bloom. Its very instagramable #goldengram

Great place to see the trees in bloom

A truly beautiful memorial.

Amazing place while blossom season

Good view to the river but lots of homeless. They are harmless but still not nice to have them on the park

Nice view of the river. The stones have poetry on them as well as historical information about Japanese internment doing WW2. Ideally go when the cherry blossoms are in season.

There are very pretty cherry blossoms right now in late March, so its pretty. There are also quite a few people with sleeping bags and shopping carts, so not really a safe feeling.

Very beautiful place I visited there with my fiance and best friend

Nice view of the water and it should be pretty when the trees bloom. Got bugged by a homeless man but then got to watch a cop drive his vehicle over the grass to chase him down.

Only about a week or two to enjoy in April come on over

The history Portland has become a wonderful and diverse area loved it

A Japanese experience in Portland. The cherry blossoms are amazing, but it is a super crowded area.

If you can get here in late March or early April when the cherry blossoms are out, it is unbelievably beautiful.

Neat historic learning place.

Beautiful trees when Im bloom.

Take some time to read, reflect and enjoy this beautiful spot as you learn a bit about the effects of war hysteria and racism in America.

This is must see and feel place to visit often.

So nice, if you are in downtown you have walk in here. Specially on spring.

Loved seeing the homeless man pee on it. Other than that it seems only bigots visit it.

Best to go during the week. Extremely crowded pn Saturday and Sunday.

Littered with homeless, and drug addicts. smokers often here exposing other people to their smoke via cigs or pot. Would give 4 stars if these elements were removed.

Love it their

Its a great place to go and read or listen to music or just people watch.

A gem in Portland, especially in the first few weeks of spring when the trees blossom

Nice place to take a stroll or bike through. Relatively clean and well-maintained.

The bronze monuments are so touching I really didnt need the written description.

Very nice and respectful

Good place to reflect the injustice committed against innocent Americans

Great place to relax and learn some history about japanese residents, pretty cool place!!!

Waterfront location makes it a wonderful location for photos, specially for visitors.However, a lot of homeless that makes it a bit uncomfortable walking specially towards dusk. Thus, we were unable to do the whole waterfront walk.

Nice view of the bridges around. Some homeless hanging there around but I was fine with them and did not felt out of security.

Nice place to walk or jog around. Great view along the river.

Nice place along the Willamette River.

Great park, especially in the spring with the cherry blossom

The cherry blossoms are fantastic in spring!

This park should be located off marine drive at the old stockyard. The location our local Japanese population was interned at.

Cool place. For to visit, entertaining and educational.

Fantastic place to visit when the cherry blossoms

#NeverForget internmentCamps here before A-bomb holocausts there.

Nice

Next to Saturday Sunday market

Great place to bring your Family

Public park plenty of homeless but friendly people. Views to the other half of the city and the river. Some monuments in the memory of Japanese people that succumbed in the world war

Love it!

Beautiful

Watching the military ships

Romantic

Beautiful memorial

Wonderful

Blossom season.

Meh

Something different

Its cool

You can see the Portland Oregon sign from here.

Good view in spring

As of this Posting on 3/22/2013 the Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom.