Colonel Summers Park

Colonel Summers Park is an urban park in Buckman spanning roughly 6 acres with a mix of recreational facilities. The grounds feature basketball courts, tennis courts, a softball field, and paved pathways that connect the different areas throughout the property.

The park was originally established in 1921 as Belmont Park and renamed in 1938 to honor Colonel Owen Summers of the Oregon National Guard. This change reflected the community's wish to recognize a significant local military figure.

The community garden here offers local residents space to grow vegetables and connect with neighbors who share their gardening interests. These plots create a gathering point where people invest in cultivating food and building relationships within the community.

The park is open to visitors daily and offers picnic areas and sports facilities that can be reserved in advance. Arriving earlier in the day typically means fewer crowds and more space for activities and recreation.

A large rock from Kelly Butte sits in the southwest corner of the park and holds a bronze plaque with a relief sculpture. This stone was placed to create a lasting memorial to the person after whom the park was named.

Location: Oregon

Location: Portland

Website: https://portland.gov/parks/colonel-summers-park

GPS coordinates: 45.51550,-122.64700

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:01