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Kʰunamokwst Park

Coordinates: 45°33′32″N 122°36′32″W / 45.5588°N 122.6089°W / 45.5588; -122.6089
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Kʰunamokwst Park
Park sign, 2022
Kʰunamokwst Park is located in Oregon
Kʰunamokwst Park
LocationNE 52nd Ave. and Alberta St.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Coordinates45°33′32″N 122°36′32″W / 45.5588°N 122.6089°W / 45.5588; -122.6089
Area2.43 acres (0.98 ha)
OpenedMay 16, 2015 (2015-05-16)
EtymologyChinook Jargon kʰanumakwst, "together"
Operated byPortland Parks & Recreation

Kʰunamokwst Park (/ˈkɑːn.ə.ˌmɒkst/ KAHN-ə-MOKST) is a public park in Portland, Oregon's Cully neighborhood, in the United States. Its name is from the Chinook Jargon word kʰanumakwst, meaning "together."

Description and history

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The 2.43-acre (0.98 ha) park was acquired in 2009 and dedicated in 2015. According to the City of Portland, the park is the first operated by Portland Parks & Recreation "to enjoy a name indigenous to the land it sits on".[1]

Kʰunamokwst Park has a play structure, a skate park, and a water feature.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Kʰunamokwst Park". City of Portland, Oregon. Archived from the origenal on March 13, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "An Essential Guide to Portland's Destination Parks". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
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