Kʰunamokwst Park is a 2.43-acre park in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, with paved paths, a playground, a skate park and a splash pad. Its name means “together” in Chinook wawa, and the park offers an outdoor stop in northeast Portland.
- Location: 5200 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR 97218
- Park hours: Open daily
- Facilities: accessible play and picnic areas, paved paths, a restroom, skate park and splash pad
- Getting there: TriMet recommends using its trip planner for directions to the park
Where is Kʰunamokwst Park?
Kʰunamokwst Park is at 5200 NE Alberta Street in Portland’s Cully neighborhood. Portland Parks & Recreation describes it as its first park named in an Indigenous language of the land it occupies. The name is pronounced “KAHN-ah-mockst” and means “together” in Chinook wawa.
The park was acquired in 2009, with support from Metro’s voter-approved 2006 bond. Its name was revealed in 2014, and its grand-opening dedication took place in 2015.
What can you do at the park?
Kʰunamokwst Park brings together play, recreation and picnic facilities, including several accessible features. You can follow the paved paths, use the playground or skate park, or visit the splash pad. Portland Parks & Recreation also lists an accessible picnic area, picnic shelter and picnic table.
The accessible play area has engineered-mulch and accessible synthetic-turf surfaces, a ramp, transfer stations and an accessible swing seat. An off-street designated parking stall is provided, with a paved pathway leading to the play area, 200 feet away. The park also has a fully accessible pathway system, an accessible restroom and an accessible picnic table.
If you want to use a picnic site, reservations are available through the Portland Parks & Recreation customer service center at 503-823-2525. Dogs must be leashed in the park.
How do you get to Kʰunamokwst Park from the airport area?
From Evergreen Inn & Suites Portland Airport, Kʰunamokwst Park is about a 10-minute drive or a 40-minute walk. For public transit directions, use TriMet’s trip planner; the MAX Red Line serves Portland International Airport and runs every 15 minutes or less for most of the day, every day.
TriMet places the airport MAX station near baggage claim on the lower level. The guide to how Portland public transport works for visitors provides broader context for planning a trip by transit.
Facilities, rules and access
Park hours are 5:00 a.m. to midnight daily. Facilities and access details can change, so check the official site before you go; for park information, that means Portland Parks & Recreation.
For a broader look at another Portland green space, find out what Grant Park offers for paths, facilities and access. Kʰunamokwst Park’s combination of paved paths, play areas and picnic facilities makes it possible to plan a visit around outdoor recreation without leaving the Cully neighborhood.
FAQs
What does Kʰunamokwst mean?
It means “together” in Chinook wawa and is pronounced “KAHN-ah-mockst.”
Are dogs allowed at Kʰunamokwst Park?
Yes. Dogs must be leashed in the park.
Can you reserve a picnic site?
Yes. Picnic-site reservations are handled by the Portland Parks & Recreation customer service center at 503-823-2525.
Does Kʰunamokwst Park have accessible facilities?
Yes. The park has an accessible play area, restroom, picnic area and picnic table, as well as a fully accessible pathway system.