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| Essex Park | |
|---|---|
Park sign, 2021 | |
| Location | SE 79th Ave. and Center St. Portland, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45°29′40″N 122°35′0″W / 45.49444°N 122.58333°W |
| Area | 4.43 acres (1.79 ha) |
| Created | 1940 |
| Operated by | Portland Parks & Recreation |
Essex Park is a 4.43-acre (1.79 ha) public park in Portland, Oregon's Foster-Powell neighborhood, in the United States. The park was acquired in 1940.[1] The park is the neighborhood's largest and features a playground, baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, and a splash pad.[2] A mural was added in 2018.[3]