Poet's Beach, Urban beach near Marquam Bridge in Portland, United States
The public beach stretches along the western bank of the Willamette River, featuring a stone path and direct access to the water beneath Marquam Bridge.
The Human Access Project initiated improvements in 2014, transforming the location from a basic kayak launch point into an accessible recreational beach destination.
Stones along the pathway display children's poetry about the Willamette River alongside native Chinook words from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Visitors can swim in the river from July through September, with water conditions varying based on tides, wind, and temperature throughout the season.
Peter Attila Andrusko engraved thirty poetry excerpts and native language translations into rocks, creating an outdoor gallery connecting nature with local literature.
Location: Portland
Address: Poet's Beach, Marquam Brg, Portland, OR 97201, USA 97201 Portland 97201 Portland
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 11:00-19:00
Phone: +15038237529
Website: https://portlandoregon.gov/parks/73880
GPS coordinates: 45.50705,-122.67142
Latest update: March 29, 2025 11:33
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