| The Fields Park | |
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 The Fields Park in June 2013 | |
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| Location | Portland, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45°31′59″N122°40′55″W / 45.533°N 122.682°W Coordinates: 45°31′59″N122°40′55″W / 45.533°N 122.682°W |
| Area | 3.2 acres (1.3 ha) |
| Operated by | Portland Parks & Recreation |
The Fields Park is an urban greenspace in Portland, Oregon's Pearl District. [1] Construction of the 3.2-acre park began in 2012 and has been estimated to cost up to $4 million. [2]
A ceremony to begin construction was held on March 6, 2012. Representatives from Hoyt Street Properties, the Pearl District Neighborhood Association, the Portland Development Commission and Portland Parks & Recreation were in attendance. [2] [3] [4] The park opened on May 6, 2013. [5]
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