Portland Plazas
There are a variety of new public plazas located throughout the city with fun events to check out during the warmer months. From rollerskating to opera, to supporting BIPOC-owned businesses, enjoy some sunshine and community at your new favorite outdoor spaces!
Events Calendar
Interested in hosting your event at a plaza? Contact Michelle Comer at michelle@vidaencolor.com
About the Plazas
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Dream Street Plaza
A Black-centered Space for community and microenterprise in historic Albina, this plaza runs every Saturday throughout the summer months on the 300 Block of NE Sumner Street, just west of NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
Nearby businesses:
Green Haus
Cason’s Fine Meats
Champions Barbershop
Old Town Brewing
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Parkrose Marketplace
Located at NE 108th Avenue just off of NE Sandy Boulevard in the Historic Parkrose neighborhood, the marketplace features more than 60 vendors, live music and a beer and wine garden.
Nearby businesses:
Fork and Spoon
Parkrose Hardware
El Sombrero Tapatio
Pho Dalat -
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North Park Blocks
North Park Blocks Plaza at NW Park Avenue near NW Flanders Street, will host the Vanport Mosaic Festival, weekend Rose City Rollers Skate Mobile events and My People's Market in August.
Nearby businesses & orgs:
Adams and Ollman
Sante Bar
Butterfly Belly
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Froelick Gallery
Charles A Hartman Fine Art -
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Tilikum Plaza
Located at SE 2nd Place and Caruthers at Tilikum Crossing, this plaza features public seating, music, weekend Rose City Rollers Skate Mobile events, and local vendors, with pop up events hosted by Portland Opera and other community organizations.
Nearby businesses & orgs:
Portland Opera
Portland Spirit
McCoy Mill
Mt. Hood Brewery
Oregon Rail Heritage Center
OMSI -
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Pride Plaza
Pride Plaza at SW 12th Ave and Harvey Milk Street opens July 4th weekend. It brings a new LGBTQ+ friendly neighborhood gathering space to the area, with street art, public seating, and expanded space for businesses.
Nearby businesses:
Mark Spencer Hotel
Bamboo Sushi
John Fluevog Shoes
West End Bikes
Scandals|
The Roxy
McMenamins Zeus Cafe -
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NW 13th Avenue Plaza
NW 13th Ave Plaza features local restaurants with outdoor seating and continues to host First Thursday art vending and activities.
Nearby businesses:
Two Wrongs Portland
Papi Chulo's
Cider Bite
River Pig Saloon
Austin Eddy Art Studio -
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Madison Street Plaza
Madison Street Plaza, located on SW Madison Street in the South Park Blocks in front of the Portland Art Museum., features local Black radio station The Numberz FM.
Nearby businesses & orgs:
Oregon Historical Society
Portland Art Museum
Shemanski Park Farmers Market
Giffords Flowers
Shigezo -
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Montavilla Plaza
The Montavilla Plaza, located on SE 79th Ave north of SE Stark Street, is a public space for all to enjoy. Hosted by the Montavilla East Tabor Business Association (METBA), the plaza features music throughout the summer.
