Mt. Scott Park
Mt. Scott Park is an 11.22-acre (4.54 ha) public park in Portland, Oregon's Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood, in the United States. Named after Harvey W. Scott, the park was acquired in 1922 and houses the Mt. Scott Community Center.[1]
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Location | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
Coordinates | 45°28′53″N 122°35′16″W |
Etymology | Harvey W. Scott |
Description and history
The park was the starting point for the World Naked Bike Ride in 2016.[2]
References
- "Mt. Scott Park". City of Portland, Oregon. Archived from the original on August 4, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- Hale, Jamie (2016-07-27). "World Naked Bike Ride participation fell in 2016 -- just as planned". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- "Mt. Scott Community Center". Portland Parks and Recreation. Archived from the original on 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- Jaquiss, Nigel (2020-10-02). "City Will Open Temporary Homeless Shelter at Mt. Scott Community Center for Winter". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- Harbarger, Molly (2020-03-31). "Mt. Scott Community Center to become coronavirus homeless shelter, officials plan for organized outdoor camping". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- Dooris, Pat (2020-10-02). "New homeless shelters open at former Wapato Jail, Mt. Scott Community Center". KGW. Archived from the original on 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
External links
Media related to Mt. Scott Park at Wikimedia Commons
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