Laurelhurst Park is big enough to feel like a city park rather than a neighborhood park. Covered by trees and featuring a lake view, its ideal for taking a long stroll, picnicking with friends, or playing around with kids . There is lots of lawn space and benches, it feels so chill! The location is very nice too, with many coffee shops and restaurants just a few blocks away, it would be quite easy to spend a Saturday afternoon in the neighborhood.

Gorgeous view, great little lake with ducks, often lots of people with their dogs. This review will be a little weird here soon, but this park often seems to have a lot of people with decent mask discipline.

This park is great for taking autumn photos. The view is quite beautiful and nice, although I’ve seen better.

This was a beautiful park years ago. I played basketball there all the time 10 years ago. Fast forward to now and it is a wasteland. So sad.

This is a great park for family outings. With its large pond and walking/biking paths youll find its more than enough space to social distance. Theres also plenty of grassy areas for a picnic.

This was a Fun park to hangout in. Lots of trees that give cover for when it is rainy. Wide pathways to walk throughout the park. Lots of picnic tables to sit at and enjoy a fun lunch under the pretty trees. Quite spot to relax. Also has a fun play ground area for the kids to play at.

Have enjoyed for 40 years. First time seeing this bloom of duck weed. Non toxic, edible for ducks and other birds...DUCKEEED

I grew up in Portland. Laurelhurst Park was one of the most beautiful parks in the city. I also attended dance classes here. Now the park is ringed with a homeless camps. Im not unsympathetic to the issue of homelessness, and believe that federal, state and loc governments need a comprehensive plan. Did not feel comfortable going into the park. I met friends there to do a socially distanced lunch and hand off something being borrowed. We ended up sitting a block away from the park.

Really beautiful park, but way too close to a lot of chaos that if Cesar Chavez St., homeless dwellings surrounding the park, and sometimes park goers playing their personal speakers louder than necessary. Bottom line, if you want to go on a date, or to a park thats tranquil and serene, Laurelhurst is best in the early morning or late evening for most mellow vibes. Really beautiful park, but pick your visiting times wisely.

This park is a highlight of SE Portland. The plants are lush and abundant. There is always room to set up a picnic.

Always my favorite Portland Park! Wonderful dog walking paths. Lots of picnic areas without crowding other groups.

Super cute park, well maintained. Nice off leash areas for doggies. Summer off leash area is a decent size and has some serious mud puddles so be ready

Beautiful park. Many people randomly at Laurelhurst park. First time I been there since covid-19. Had to take pictures of all the people here. Its the most I seen gathered since our stay home order. Weird huh. The park has a nice sized lake for being in the city. A basketball court and lots of room to walk around.

Favorite park on the east side hands down. Amazing spot for everyone. Great dog areas too, and plenty of room shaded and unshaded for hanging out whatever the occasion. Sunbathing, cycling, jogging, and picnics reign supreme here. Even horseshoe tossing and tennis areas! Def recommended to everyone who loves being outside.

Beautiful park, serene atmosphere. The duck pond is really something to see.

Beautiful park. One of the best in all of Portland. In the summer there are all kinds of people hangin here. It’s a very eclectic, peaceful gathering place in the summer months. I dig it.

A beautiful park for the whole family with varying trails and terrains. The trails are so beautiful

The most beautiful park Ive ever been to. Enough trails to walk through a few miles without repeating, which is so impressive in a park this size.

Pretty park with lots of shade and places to sit. The pond in the middle is enjoyable. I wish they could do something about all the tents around the park.

The pond is great. Look closely and you’ll see lots of little bass in the water near the bank.

Lovely spot to visit. Quite prettyin the fall. Sadly homeless camps are taking over some sidewalks.

Very nice and well organized park, around a beautiful lake with Geese and Ducks, plenty of paved trails around, great for walking and exercising, picnics and restful time. Being in the middle of the City it isnt quiet, but its a good location, easy to find and enjoy

The park is gorgeous and there is plenty of space to relax, let your dogs run off-leash (its okay to let your dogs off leash here) and hike small trails. If youre not a dog person or easily startled by them though just be aware that it is labeled as an off-leash area and some dogs, not all, may not be the most well mannered in that type of environment. :pAlso, as long as you ignore the rather large homeless encampment along the bordering area of this park, its a very nice place.

Cool park, lots of room to enjoy while social distancing...there is even a solar charging station!

A pretty location for a small family social distanced wedding. Hadnt been there for about a thousand years. Family friendly and pup friendly too

Large park. Seems to be well maintained and never had any issues in the off leash dog area. Only downside is many homeless camps have started to surround the park and cause sanitation issues.

Beautiful park. Was heartbreaking to see so many homeless people parked there

I love our city with all of its lovely parks. I wish the homeless were better taken care of so they didnt have to live in the parks. But this is still a lovely place to get away and smell the trees and walk the trails.

Love it! The lake/pond is super pretty and I love to visit when I need some fresh air :)

Weve enjoyed coming to Laurelhurst Park for years. The playground is great. The duck pond is nice for a casual stroll. The dog park is great for dogs and their people.You should know that the dog park doesnt have fencing, so dogs on leashes do walk by on the paths that line the off leash area.Also, if youre in the bigger section of the park where the duck pond is, the playground area is across the street to the south.

What more can you say it is a Oasis in the middle of a big city with a lake something to do for everyone horseshoes play area Dusky water Felton playgrounds picnic areas open bathrooms big big one open bathrooms they keep it very very well-groomed not like a golf course but like a welcoming party so much whoever takes care of that to give us a nice place to go away from the city in the middle of the city

Perfect for running, picnic and have good conversations with friends So much nature and big trees Enjoy!

Had a nice walk around the pond with the dog. This is a very pretty park. I wish there were name plaques for all of the different kinds trees rather than some of them.

On a clouded-over but warmly comfortable Covid Thursday afternoon, the park was nicely attended by families of young children, couples, and pairs of friends, all observing appropriate social distance. The ducks were enjoying themselves, squirrels and Stellar jays were doing their thing, and the old trees stood watching. I liked walking the path around the pond and trying to tell the Doug-firs from the coast redwoods, and admiring the English yews.

Nice trails, beautiful surroundings. The people are cool too. Everyone does their own thing. ^_^

Inside park looking good. Green pond is natural Duck weed, not algae. Lots of homeless on parking strips across street.

Beautiful park! There was so much shade. It was a pretty hot day, and being in the shade was so refreshing. Will definitely come back next time Im in the city.

Amazing park. Huge rolling hills to lay on. A lake with ducks and turtles. Off leash dog park. Bbq pits tables and chairs. Wonderful park simply beautiful little gem in the center of town.

Laurelhurst Park is gorgeous & expansive, with paved trails, good lighting, lots of tree coverage, & a large pond that houses an incredible amount of ducks. I love going just to see them splash around with their ducklings in the spring.

Great park, always loved it here. Bring the dogs, and kids for a fun afternoon!

Wonderful tennis courts. The practice wall off to the side is pretty good. The pavement is a little pitted so expect a weird bounce every now and again. Also, I love the ducks floating in the strangely blue water.

We had a small family picnic even through this pandemic. The park was beautiful as always. My concern was the virus in being around people, however, everyone seemed to be keeping their distance and being respectful which I greatly appreciated. Lots of space so you are not near groups of people.

Nice views and great area for walks alone or with a special someone..my maskott nina bella loves the grass...

Laurelhurst Park is one of the most beautiful urban parks in Portland, as well it should be given the affluent neighborhood. It has a large pond for ducks and a large off-leash dog area, and numerous other amenities.

The park is beautiful. There is a transient problem on the Southeast and by the basketball courts. There some good bye jumps.

A great place to walk your dog leashed/unleashed. The park is very well maintained, and its pretty large. You can walk, jog, picnic, yoga, or do group activities.

Absolutely adore this park and always set up my hammock to read by the water for a few hours Its definitely a little crowded in the main sunny spots during the spring/summer, but there are plenty of hidden spots all over if youre willing to be in some shade.

A lot of homeless,dirty.Watch out for dog poo. People dont clean up after their pets disgusting.Dont recommend this park

Nice park in the middle of Portland. Plenty of places for dogs to run. And plenty of places where there are no dogs. Everyone can be happy.

Like the area and friendly people. But there was some meetings regarding protesting issues. We still feel safe.

Lovely stroll through a grassy park with beautiful water pond. Seems pretty popular

Nice n shady for hot summer days. We sat at picnic table and noticed some guts on the cement near the table. Someone put rat guts and left them for all to see. A dead rat nearby on the grass about 10 inches

Always a lovely park.Stay away from the central lawn if you dont like dogs.

Its a pretty park. Is slept at the homeless camp on one side. Good people

Beautiful park, tall trees, lots of places to walk around. Plenty of space for picnics and outdoor gatherings.

Very clean, well taken care of park with lots of benches and shaded areas. Its beautiful! Also has wn off leash dog areas which is always a bonus!

Still my one of my favorite parks. It has ample space, a beautiful and well planned layout, and there is regularly something going on.Its a bit noisier since they tore out the bushes around the outside, but still a great park.

Awesome and incredible park. I really enjoyed the moment.

Clean and so much space to walk around. There were a lot of people but it didnt seem over crowded.

Best park in Portland! This is my favorite place in the city. Theres an off-leash dog area, a pond, running trails, grass and trees. Perfect escape from the city and close in.

Theres always something happening here I love it

Stopped to walk my dog. Nice little park.

Great people watching, pretty paths to walk or roll on, and all kinds of community events happen here. Lovely!

The houseless situation is pretty bad. I hand out about 20 sack lunches every weekend - sadly, we couldnt pull our cart down the sidewalks because of the clutter. Be careful if you visit the park and need to park near a camp.

While the park is very nice and the mansions nearby are beautiful, the streets being used as homeless tent camps are not.

Love this place. Soooo pretty, lots of flowers and trees. There is a dog park so always lots of dogs around. I love seeing people bring their hammocks; I have never done this but it seems like the perfect place to chill out. There is a large pond/lake with ducks and in the Spring there are ducklings.

Really cool park but the city has let it become a Homeless Camp...no longer a park now filled with tents, garbage, pee & human excrement.

This is a wonderful park, it has the great outdoors feel right in the middle of town.

Its always a beautiful respite in this busy city. It feels like walking into a faery wonderland and there are enough paths to keep my dogs busy.

Nice neighborhood but the park is surrounded by homeless people. Just saying, most dont clean up after themselves

The park is very serene. Ducklings are cute. A lot of trails to walk the dog. A very family friendly place.

Its a public park so the lack of masks isnt the fault of anyone besides those going to a public park sans masks but incase youre not looking to get sick

Beautiful, been coming here since I was a child.

Great area to do a social distant picnic. Although it is getting crowded. I would suggest checking other parks out this summer if you don’t want to be around a lot of people.

This a great park for an after dinner stroll. Family friendly there is a pond for fishing and plenty of picnic tables and benches to just sit and enjoy the beauty of being outdoors.

An absolute gem of a park and one of Portlands best (And as one of the most park packed cities in America thats saying a lot). Laurelhurst Park is stunning with towering evergreens, rolling grassy hills, winding paths, and of course, the duck pond. I was a bit disappointed in the condition of the pond on my last visit but I believe it may be due to the intense heat we have been experiencing lately. The park has lots of recreation opportunities and even features tai chi classes and a dance studio.

Nice huge park, lots of sunny & shaded spots available

Beautiful park with lots of shade. Great to have s picnic like we did

Great park. The pond, replete with ducks and turtles really ties the whole thing together. Decent place to get in a socially distanced walk most days. 11/7 Paul Atreides agree!

Public restroom is off limits. At a big park like this?

Most beautiful Park Ive ever been to. Theres so much to see, and so little time.

I stepped on a sharp and it almost went all the way through my thumb toe and i might have HIV now

Beautiful park with large trees, picnic tables and places for dogs to run and people to sit

This park is so but so cool. I have never been in this park before and not only is huge but is got this pawn/lake that it looks fake because its almost too green, I really like it, I strongly recommend it!!!

Great to sit and listen to natures music. Pretty clean, thanks for keeping the park safe, and homeless outside.

A nice big park with lots of green surroundings and the big pond. Its a nice place to visit.

A beautiful place to walk around and picnic. Plenty of space for social distancing.

Great views from every angle and a lot of great spots to claim if you fancy a relaxing seat. The pond is huge with an island in the middle.On a rainy day its nearly empty but there are dry spots in the cover of the trees! Would recommend.

Its well kept and a site for loads of family events

Beautifully shaded walking trail with spectacular green mossed trees.

Beautiful and relaxing. Paved walk ways. A big pond. Lots of enormous trees for shade and places for sun. Plenty of park benches to chill on too!

Easy for social distancing and no protesting as of yet.

Great place for a social-distancing picnic with friends.

Food for thought: Amazing setting for a wedding!

What a wonderful park. It’s great to come and just sit by the beautiful lake.

Beautiful, awesome place to visit and feel a deep sense of peace.

An awesome city park and popular gathering area. Doggies and people all seem relaxed. Beautiful big trees.

A lot of urban campers. They seem friendly enough, as long as you treat them with the same amount of respect as you would expect. Same as anyone, I should think.

Went late afternoon on a Wednesday, park wasnt too crowded most people go to the grassy areas to sit/lay, parking is best on south side. Some ducks (cant feed) small fish (catch and release) it was relaxing to sit and watch the ducks swim around. Dogs are also allowed and are not required to be on a leash at all times!

Such a beautiful park! Loved the stroll around the duck pond and running into a couple of ducks who were also taking a stroll around the park.