So powerful. Both the story and the sculpture really hit hard on why we can never allow such a thing to happen again.

The longer you visit and read each of the testimonials, the more overwhelmed with emotions you become. It pulls you into that moment of our worlds history and forces you to feel it.

Emotional location. The memorial is beautiful and it draws you in to really appreciate a horrible part of history.

A place to reflect on the atrocities of human nature!

Gorgeous, thoughtful, amazingly detailed work that will make you think and contemplate humanity.

The memorial is a testament to the families of the survivors who, along with community champions, worked tirelessly for many years to make the memorial a reality. Of course it is also a testament to those who perished at the hands of the Nazis during World War II. If visiting do not miss the burial of ashes from the death camps under the large stone on the right side. Also make sure to walk around back to take in the names of relatives lost in the Holocaust by members of the Portland community.

We are from Denver and this is the second time weve been here. I love this memorial. It is quiet and serene. You get a feeling that overtakes you when your here.

Peaceful and moving, in already beautiful Washington Park. Memorializes everyone lost in the Holocaust with an emphasis on victims with families who live in the NW US.

Beautiful and somber remembrance. Definitely worth a stop in the area, but allow yourself time because there is quite a bit to read and reflect on.

Quiet , somber , heartbreaking and beautiful. Bring some flowers or something to set at the wall for remembrance of all those lost. Please dont let your small children play and be loud around this quiet memorial.

What a moving monument. Ubered up to the Pittock Mansion from downtown then ran down the trails and up to Washington Park. Knew I wanted to visit the Sacajawea monument and the Lewis and Clark Monument. Was quite touched and taken aback with the Holocaust Monument. Loved reading about many of the facts then the entire backside were folks from the Pacific Northwest. What a touching monument.

They had good props to tell a story. Very sad when you think about it.

Very solemn area, a memorial when Hitler killed the relatives of people in Portland in Germany or elsewhere during World war 2. Interesting fixed metal objects around the area like a kids sized shoe, notebook, briefcase, teddy bear, etc. Not a must visit for tourists.

I love this place. Nestled in forest park, very close to the rose gardens and Japanese gardens. This spot is worth a visit. But bring tissues because if you have one compassionate or empathetic bone in your body you will leave weeping. Outs a nice quiet place to get away from the crowds as well and very shaded. Very clean. Its basically a wall with a lot of stories quotes and names on it. All those people that we should take care to remember.

Very difficult to say nice things about a memorial place of the darkest days of the history of human race. Still, this one does the job very well. We should never forget. Should never happen again.

Haunting. Stunning. Something youre not likely to forget. Take your time.

A piece of History, although with tragic memories, raising awareness of the cruelty of human kind against humanity, their lives species

I found the memorial to be very powerful. I was in tears just walking up to it after seeing the baby shoe and doll etc. It was beautifully written and the messages on the wall were heart wrenching. Its very small, but definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.

Ive visited quite a few memorials of the Shoah, but this outstanding monument in the lush and serene Washington Park in Portland especially struck me. The historical concise description of the Holocaust, etched on the left hand side of the main slab, conveys the incomprehensible dimensions of the worst European tragedy in history in a poignant, effective, heart-wrenching way. An attentive visit to this place should be a mandatory activity for anyone, in particular for young students. The educational value is immense. I could not help recoiling in deep tears, as once again I was overwhelmed with sorrow and shame for what was perpetuated to those minorities just barely eighty years ago. If you are planning a visit to Portland, OR,ake sure you set aside a few minutes to dedicate to this place.

A truly memorable place. A place you should take your children.

Moving, heart wrenching, thought provoking. One of the best, if not the best, Holocaust memorials I have seen. Lost and damaged belongings in bronze strewn around the ground elicited quite an emotional reaction from the start. The writings on the walls were powerful and the history told was very well explained. It was succinct and powerful. It highlighted the importance of seeing the commonalities in all of us as human beings and the need to be there for one another. I left in tears. Definitely worth visiting this memorial site.

One of the best Holocaust Memorial Ive ever been. With old bronze belongings on the path and the messages on the granite were all very well written. It is a must when you walk around Washington park.

Everyone should remember. A moving memorial.

This is a reverant spot in the middle of a residential district. Some great sculptures that tell a story without the need for words. People that were there while we stopped by were repectful as well. Good stop on way to gardens

Quite moving , a great tribute to those directly affected .

This is a very simple, somber place to pay your respects and reflect. It was very quiet, with everyone silently reading the plaques. Its very moving to see the items on the sidewalk. I would definitely recommend

One of the best Ive ever seen. Comprehensive and accurate historical background information.

Very powerful place to visit.

Would definitely go there again. Well presented and heart-breaking to read.

Not as crusiey as it use to be .

There are some statues of a broken violin, shoe etc near the actual memorial. Overall, the memorial is well maintained.

Absolutely beautiful!

A small but excellent memorial for the victims of Nazi Holocaust. As an Indian who have faced countless holocausts at the hands of invading Islamic armies for more than 800 years beginning the eighth century, and again during partition in 1947 and in 1971 in East Pakistan, I felt this place is a memorial for the millions of Indians, too, who were similarly and repeatedly massacred.

Beautiful memorial. Our tour guide, David, was excellent.

A holicaust museum in the middle of the Washington park!! Its a granite tiled wall in the shape of arc of a circle in the memory of WW victims soldiers ...their names written on the walls.

Small but nice memorial!

Beautiful place to remember and reflect upon the results of hatred and bigotry. It is a reminder to choose kindness and show gratitude.

Very informative part of our historical content. There are mementos that have been bronzed are along the trail, names and information that may not be commonly known.

Very nice memorial that made me tear up. My grandparents were in Poland during the Holocaust so it really hit home for me. Very well maintained. Bring flowers to set atop the ashes.

Bathroom that is next is closed when off season.

An amazing and thought provoking experience. Emotional responses of hope, peace, encouragement and reflection.

The Oregon Holocaust Memorial is a dignified reminder of the horrors Jewish people endured at the hands of the Nazis. The littered detritus of a forcibly displaced people line the walkway to the main memorial which tells the story of the Holocaust. Underneath are buried the ashes of victims giving a direct connection to the event. I encourage anyone to visit to remember nearly 75 years ago.

This place is heavy! My heart goes out to everyone who had to endure such atrocities.

I stumbled upon this while wandering around Washington Park, and the area brought a gush of feelings . . . the darkness of the subject matter juxtaposed against the beauty of the day made the stories Ive read seem so real. I loved the recognition of the families in Oregon. Its hard to enjoy something so dark; but, the artist does such a good job making the viewer feel the raw emotion. Id suggest all visit this beautiful tribute to the tragedy we strive to never repeat.

A somber reminder of what the worst in humanity could do.

Nice area tucked away in Forrest Park

Well maintained memorial park.

Wonderful remembrance for he WWII victims of oppression. May we never forget.

This is an incredible landmark in honor of the Oregon survivors of the Holocaust.

Simple but thorough and well done.

Poignant and real. So much time has passed but all around the world we never forget those who were killed.

Great memorial. Gives a real realist view of this part of history. Even thou it was extremely sad this lets people know that this really happened and was and is a big part of who we are today

On April 28th, 2014 I was walking around downtown Portland. When I came to Pioneer Square the names of all the children killed in the concentration camps were being read out loud over speakers in the Square. I sat and listened for quite a while. I felt very sad and moved by this so I walked to the Holocaust Memorial. I really felt connected to the people the memorial was honoring. It was heartbreaking and emotional to say the least. It was very poignant. Reading the quotes from the wall. The sculptors on the ground, especially the Teddy Bear, so moving. The artistry is amazing and profound.

Nicely done. Informative and horrifying.

Well designed to tell the story

A simple and moving place.

Very moving. Take your time to read and to walk slowly through here to take in just a glimpse of the enormity of the event commemorated.

We stumbled upon this memorial while perusing the park. It is touching and relevant. I appreciate this being here and that the memories for those who died so tragically are preserved here. The perspective from the art symbolizes what was left behind by the people forced out of their homes. The bear was exceedingly sad but for me represented the children of the Holocaust.

Excellently done..

A very moving experience. if in area worth a stop to contemplate the holocaust and the cost to humanity

Very well done

The memorial creates a solemn moment by focusing on the experiences that those affected through the interpretation of what was left behind.

Worth a stop if you are in the Washington Park area.

Very good and moving memorial

Emotional memorial with lots of symbolism. Path with discarded personal items. Soil collected from the concentration camps. A black granite wall with stories from survivors etc.

Great place to check out and reflect about this tragic time in world history

Wonderful memorial.

Went walking around Washington park and found this place. You see im not from portland, but I love reading holocaust diaries and studying it. But the qoutes and stories some had on the monument , I have no words. It really does touch you, some with tears and sadness. Many , many lives were torn apart. I cant imagine what it was even like.

Very nice dedication to the Holocaust

Great place to read about this piece of history.

Such a moving memorial. Make sure to read everything.

It really tell the story

Beautiful but sad

Sad and beautiful

Learning of the Holocaust was a memorable experience!!!

Heartbreakingly beautiful.

A very powerful place.

So powerful! Wow.

Under impression of thaï site unique

Very powerful

A beautiful and moving memorial

A chilling, but beautiful, memorial of the victims of Nazi atrocities.

Beautiful memorial

Much needed reminder...

Inspiring and moving memorial

Nice memorial dedicated to those who died during a horrible time.

Press F to pay respects

Lots of info.

Bring a hanky when going there.

Very beautiful

Very clean

Very creative artists interpretation.

Solemn place.

Anne Frank.

Haunting!

Remember.

Beautiful and haunting

Beautiful.

Worst place to take acid....Ever.

Very humbling.