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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Kʰunamokwst Park

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

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".

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

References

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