Terwilliger Boulevard, street in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Terwilliger Boulevard is a parkway in Portland, Oregon, stretching about 7 miles through various neighborhoods and lined with dense trees and green spaces. The route connects several areas and passes by the Oregon Health & Science University, Duniway Park, and various natural preserves.
The boulevard was designed in 1903 by John Charles Olmsted, a landscape architect, to connect Portland with a series of parks and routes. Its official opening took place in 1914 when the city marked the completed project with a celebration.
The boulevard is named after James Terwilliger, an early settler whose family donated land for public use. Today, residents and visitors use the route for walking, biking, and picnics, with the trees and green spaces creating a sense of nature within the city.
The boulevard is accessible from SW 6th Avenue between Sheridan and Slavin Street and features paved paths and trails for exploration. Bus lines connect the boulevard to other parts of the city, allowing visitors to enjoy the route without a car.
The boulevard opened in 1914 with a celebratory lighting ceremony that illuminated the entire route at night. The Eagle Point Overlook, added in 2023, offers views of the Willamette River and distant peaks including Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens.
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