There are a lot of things packed into this one little park! Trails, a tiny pond, benches by the bushes, an undulating sculpture wall made from 99 railroad tracks. It definitely feels like there are a lot of thoughts put int planning this park. There is even a sign that explains how this contemplative space represents the natural history of the Pearl district.

I love love this little gem of a park. Perfect small, urban park. There are signs explaining and describing its sustainability practices and historical location facts. Which mark some of my fave reasons to love it. Other reasons: places to sit √, pond with creeks running into it √, shady trees and beautiful natural setting, walking paths and ducks.

There is a variety of places to sit in this park. Whether you want to sunbathe next to the water on a concrete lily pad or just rest at a bench beneath the beautiful trees among the manicured landscape. Or just park it on the stairs of grass for reflection or lunch. Really mellow n relaxed vibe!

There are larger parks in Portland, more lush with trees and space for sports. But if youre looking for an outdoor oasis midday to meet up with a friend for lunch or tea this spot is truly perfect. Far enough from downtown to feel quiet and comfortable. Beautifully designed, with soft waving grasses and marsh vibe, lots of places to sit and boardwalk paths to wander. If you have little kids in tow there are tons of things to keep their attention, ducks and fish in the water and the streetcar going around the park. One of my favorite city (like, inside the city) parks Ive ever come across.

A nice natural area. Qiuet space. Great for coffee&a book or chatting with friends but PLEASE DONT BRING UR DOG. There are NO DOGS ALLOWED in the park.

A small park with a tremendous visual design that will delight your quest for beauty in the city.

Tanner Springs Park is a great city park located in the Pearl District.It’s a nice location and the neighborhood offers a lot of great restaurants and shops. We stopped at the Tea Bar NW (which I have also reviewed) which is right across the street. And then we came over and strolled around.We parked on NW 11th Avenue which is a Pay-To-Park street but which does offer a great view of the Fremont Bridge (see photo).

Neat place downtown in snooty-ville. Its nice for those who cant experience anything out-doorsy.

Beautiful little oasis in a bustling part of town. Great place to take your lunch break.

A nice little tranquil park thats a great place to relax and take a break. It has a well maintained pond with lilies and fish.

Great concept. We need more

Like a peice of country in the city....a very small peice, but beautiful.

Hello. I love this pond. I like painting watercolors, drawing, and whatever art Im working on at the time. The fish were removed when they cleaned it. I get the line that its an experiment so nothing introduced that didnt get there there on their own. I would just like to mention that the small skeeter fish as we called them as a child are very useful for eating mosquito larve. I dont need to tell you why that is a good thing. I was there yesterday and the larve are coming out now. I am just curious to know

Nicely designed park, was really amazed to see that they even had little signs to keep watch of the wildlife so they can maintain species balance in the park. I think it was preying mantis but not sure. Cool place to chill amidst the surrounding buildings and passing by public transportation.

I absolutely love this oasis in the middle of the Pearl. We need more of these in Portland... Only downside: southside stairs always have smokers nearby - really ruins a lovely evening by the water. So my biggest tip would be to sit on the northside steps!

This is a very peaceful park in the heart of the Pearl. It is the place I met for the first time a very special person in my life so I go here from time to time to remember that moment.

Wild garden flora within cobblestone path and gurgling stream walkway by lilypads and goldfish, ducks and sometimes heron, dragonflies. Babbling spring brings peace. No dogs allowed.

Love this park. Its like a mini wildflower garden, fish pond and beautiful places to sit and look at the lilly pond, trickling stream, water fountain and beautiful sculpture wall.

Great park to relax in and eat lunch. Feels like an escape within the Pearl District. Depending on the time of year, water lillies will grow in the pond. Also great place to spot koi fish, and perhaps the occasional duck. Lots of places to sit and relax. Probably my favorite park downtown.

Cool public space. has a pretty little Lilly pad pond with fish swimming in it during warm weather. A perfect place to decompress or paint your next impressionist masterpiece.

Great food at a great price. Good selection of beer on tap, and a cigarette vending machine.

Looking forward to discovering this new gem I have found

Wonderful little park to sit and pass the day. Such a peaceful place in a busy city.

Beautiful park - so beautiful in fact I got married there on the water.

Peaceful spot with sustainable ponds, subtle landscaping.. a square block undeveloped in the Pearl.. perfect to bring a book and enjoy a gentle breeze. .. and.. a shoutout to the volu8who give their time to maintain the wildflowers, paths and pond.

Beautiful little oasis in the middle of the city.

Tranquil park in the middle of the city come later in the summer to see the water lilies and poi.

Thats a nice place in the middle of all the BS downtown

Such a short little trail, not even really a Park. Nice view. Quiet.

Nice urban (dog free) park in Portlands Pearl District. Fresh water springs feed the little river and koi ponds. Lots of fish that come up to the surface expecting a treat. I didnt notice any fish pellet dispensers.Numerous areas to sit under trees, out in the sun or on big steps that go down into the park.Great access by Portland Streetcar service. Plenty of food options surround this park.Often used by folks working in the area, locals living in the area, along with visitors to Portland.Nice little urban oasis!

This is a calm and tranquil place where you can go take a few, and not be bothered by anyone pets.

Such a peaceful little place in the middle of the urban jungle.

Urban park and historic place

Its relaxing to be by running water..

A nice little park. There are fish in the water! That was a pleasant surprise.

This beautiful park is a block of wilderness right in the middle of the Pearl District. The large pond, which takes up a fair amount of the park, has a floating walkway over it that you can see the awesome fish that live in the pond year-round. A fun place for your lunch break or to take your kids and name all the fish. Lots of benches throughout the park as well.

Love this park with its native and natural plantings and habitat.There is always room to find a space in solitude here. The parks that are North and South of Tanner Springs are much more popular and can be packed on a nice day but Tanner Springs will always have lots of space to spread out and enjoy the park.The park is planted with native plants and trees and has a natural pond fed by the springs.Its a fabulous place to read a book and listen to music on your earbuds while you lunch on a deli sandwich and salads from the nearby Safeway store on a warm sunny day.

Its a great conservation park in the heart of Portland with a spring and wetlands. Theres a great community effort to maintain it, and its thankfully dog free. Lovely place for a stroll or a sit.

Beautiful park. Well kept. No trash or excessive debris. Several other people on the trails. Witchs Castle is really neat and a fun photo op. Lots of beautiful scenery. The trees, vines, moss, lichen, mushrooms, and stream all make this a really visually enjoyable trail. The parts I walked were not intense and loads of kids were able to keep up. We brought our dog and he loved it. Many dogs on the trails too. Wonderful city escape.

Beautiful Urban pond habitat. I was so amazed by its location right in the middle of a bustling city.

Super chill spot

One of my favorite places to eat lunch during the work week. they often stock the pond with schools of fish that are very fun to watch. during the spring there was a family of ducks, and even a wayward heron that would wade into the waters to pick at the fish from the muddy depths. the space is always clean and dotted with local portland folk who work nearby on sunny days.

Cool place laid-back months of foot traffic watched as a guy washed his tea shirt t-shirt in the stream.Enjoyed it.

Interesting concept for a marshland park in a very urban setting. Great place to take your lunch, relax and enjoy some time away from the city

Such a beautiful place in the middle of the city! Plus ducklings and witty signage

Wonderful installment for all the high rise hipsters who just want a place within walking distance of their condo to smoke a joint.Is it a park? Probably. But I wouldnt bring my dog here.

Beautiful garden water habitat restored to native plants and animals found in that neighborhood

Took my sons prom pics here and couldnt have picked a better place!! Beautiful!!

Love it. Such a beautiful park with such a COOL fence. Its a must see.

Super cute little park with walking paths around and over a fish pond. Right in the middle of the pearl, and a great little nature oasis.

For Oregon this is a strange place to call a park, but that doesnt take away from its cool factor. Its easy to pass by it and mistake for a vacant lot. However, once you park, get out and actually take a walk around you began to appreciate the space. As for its intended design one is left to guess but the fact that it exist at all is the real selling point of this little park. Im not a tree hugger and Im pro progress for our city but having worked and watched the neighborhood grow over the last ten years Im actually glad this space will be left as is. Its also a popular place for getting hitched photos. Next time you happen to be in the neighborhood check it out and walk the planks.

Quite natural park. No pets allowed.

Very clean and quiet park, also a nice place to relax

Very chill spot in with a beautifully done landscaping. Perfect for that lunch break or just sitting outside to get some air.

Beautiful park. piece of nature in the city. there was a bit of trash but not too much compared to the rest of the area.

Good place to smoke a cigarette and waitfor the bus

My favorite park in downtown Portland.

Nice ,quaint little park. Beautiful landscaping and a cute koi pond. No pets allowed

Beautiful serene oasis smack dab in the middle of the Pearl District condos...

Beautiful little adventure right in the middle of the city! Go see the Lily pads!

Very unique little oasis in the middle of the city

Good ambiance to walk through.

Beautiful downtown park. Close eateries

Great for photos if family and friends

It seems like to sit and enjoy lunch or just read a book

Ducks come and go, also there are fish to enjoy

Great little city park. No dogs allowed.

Good place to thinking about everything but more peaceful

A refuge for urban dwellers. the landscape of history, indigenous plants, and modern architecture is beauty to behold.

One of the best parks in the city. Many trees for shade, but not too many where it blocks the views of the Pearl.Plenty of benches and other seating around some gorgeous small ponds.Easily one of my favorite parks in Portland to simply relax, people watch, read a book, and enjoy the best of the Pearl district.

One of my favorite parks in Portland. Very peaceful and there is often some cool wildlife to see. I used to eat lunch here often in the summer. It is beautifully designed. The only way it could be better is if they turned all the roads surrounding it into pedestrian only plazas.

Unique City Park... Feels a bit like wilderness tucked in among the condos

My favorite park! Very quaint and peaceful among the city.

Well maintained and up to date. Well landscaped and an inviting environment

Beautiful little park in the middle of a concrete jungle.

Lovely Little wetland park right in the middle of giant buildings! Worth the walk around!

A cute and pleasant spot in the middle of the pearl. I really enjoyed the terrace and the metal fence art thing. I also like the local fauna “people” watching it offers.

Such a unique park in the middle of the Pearl. In an attempt to help clean up waste water from the city streets and add green space this small park came about. Native flowers bloom through out with a small boardwalk and pond. Zen area in a busy city. There are plenty of spots to eat and shop close by. If you are going to walk a pet here, keep in mind that the is a mecca for pets, so if your animal does not do well around others, leave it at home.

Duck(ling)s that are wise, well mannered, despite their education ;) no beavers? koi were sparse during my visit, duck food?

A beautiful little spot to rest in the middle of the city

Small and sometimes crowded. Very peaceful, tea shop located across the street.

A block-sized park with a pleasantly constructed layout and surprising variety in texture. A nice place to sit with a friend and talk over smoothies from Tea Bar across the street, which is what I did.

Great place to relax and read a book. Plus dogs arent allowed so no worries about sitting in dog poop if you want to lay out in the grass. Its very picturesque and people are always stopping by to take pictures for weddings or special occasions.

Its an awesome little wetland in the middle of the urban madness.

Beautiful park with a wonderful spring and pond. Good for quiet time.

Cool little park I found. The crane said she would give it 5 stars if there were fish. (dont release fish in the park)

Relaxing nature park in the middle of the city

Very chill urban mini park

Always love a new to me park .......really cant wait to come back with a blanket and a picnic in the summer....

Overgrown, but pretty enough. The fish seem taken care of.

Great little park with lots of native species and educational plaques. Please remember NO DOGS in the park as native wildlife (such as ducks) do use the park as shelter or for nesting and dogs will naturally want to chase or bark which will disturb them.

Great place to see a little wildlife in the middle of the city.

A nice city block of nature. It would be 5 stars if the park was bigger. The spring bubbling up and the pond are relaxing to look at.

An urban park stylized in such a way to resemble an idyllic post-apocalyptic hangout spot. A good and seemingly safe place for quiet alone time for contemplating the nature of, your place in, and building a sense of oceanic oneness with the universe. I recommend going on a summer night as the sun is setting for maximum enjoyment.

A really cool take on a city park. The lay out gives you a few options either sitting off to the side or walking the paths above the water. You often see hawks hanging around this park because of the small natural Area. If you want to see a well done park check out this one.

I love the location. Its a beautiful park setting in an urban environment. Coffee shops and beauty as offered up in a city-scape.

Super cool park a few blocks from work. This place is my escape for the grind for a half hour of peace on a nice sunny day. Cool environment with a pond full of living things and a lit walkway that flows through the center of it. Downside is on a hot summer weekend, It can get pretty crowded.

Very nice Park middle of the city

Its an eclectic park that is intended to be more reminiscent of a wetland preserve than an urban park. The location is nice within the Pearl, but there isnt much in the way of seating. Tends to be quiet though if youre looking to escape the noise and activity of some of the surrounding parks.

The Springs is a beautiful place & enjoy how serene it is there!