Terry Schrunk Plaza

Terry Schrunk Plaza is a public square in downtown Portland situated between City Hall and the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building. The space features landscaped areas, benches, and paved pathways serving downtown workers and visitors.

Constructed between 1974 and 1977, the plaza was named after former Portland Mayor Terry Schrunk following a recommendation by US Senators to President Ford. This naming honored his service to the city.

The plaza displays Taihu stones gifted in 1996 from Portland's sister city Suzhou in China, along with a memorial plaque honoring Vietnam veterans. These features connect the space to international ties and local remembrance.

The plaza is located at 364 SW Madison Street and sits above an underground parking structure that influenced its design. The grounds are easily accessible and provide a popular spot during weekday daytime hours for a break or passage through downtown.

The federal government maintains this plaza, which in 1985 became the target of an unrealized assassination plot by a religious group. This episode remains largely unknown to most visitors, yet it reflects the complex local history of the place.

Location: Oregon

Location: Portland

GPS coordinates: 45.51460,-122.67800

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40