Spring Garden Playground
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
45 minutes–1.5 hours
Best Ages
2–10
About
Spring Garden Playground is a small, peaceful community playground in Southwest Portland, close to the beloved Multnomah Village neighborhood. Like many of Portland's smaller neighborhood parks, it doesn't offer the scale or amenities of larger destination parks — but what it provides is something equally valuable: a quiet, uncrowded, and unhurried outdoor play space where young children can play freely.
The playground features equipment suited for younger children, with open grassy areas for free play and a relaxed residential setting. The neighborhood character is calm and the park rarely sees the kind of crowds that larger Portland parks attract on sunny days — making it a favorite for parents with toddlers who prefer a less chaotic environment.
The park's proximity to Multnomah Village makes it easy to extend a visit with lunch or a treat at one of the neighborhood's charming independent restaurants, bakeries, or cafes. Multnomah Village is one of Portland's most livable and walkable neighborhoods, with a distinctly local character that visiting families often find more interesting than tourist-heavy areas.
Spring Garden Playground is free, open year-round, and requires no reservations or planning. It's best understood as a neighborhood resource — not a bucket-list Portland attraction, but a genuine slice of Portland neighborhood life that families with young children will appreciate.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Nursing / Changing
likely no
Kid Meals
snacks only
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Spring through fall; weekday mornings
Wait Times
No wait
Nearby Food
Multnomah Village dining options within a short drive.
Why Kids Love It
Spring Garden Playground is a peaceful neighborhood playground in SW Portland's residential community. It offers a quiet, unhurried play experience for younger children — the kind of park that local families return to again and again precisely because it's uncrowded and low-key.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Perfect for families who prefer a quiet experience away from busy destination parks.
- Close to Multnomah Village for post-playground dining.
- Morning visits on weekdays are essentially private — great for toddlers and parents who want a calm environment.
What to Bring
- Water bottles
- Snacks
- A blanket for grass play
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0.
Free community playground.
Tips to Save
- ["Completely free.
- A relaxed, uncrowded option for SW Portland families."
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 5AM-12AM
- Monday
- 5AM-12AM
- Sunday
- 5AM-12AM
- Tuesday
- 5AM-12AM
- Saturday
- 5AM-12AM
- Thursday
- 5AM-12AM
- Wednesday
- 5AM-12AM