I believe I drove by Mill Ends Park at least a half dozen times before I realized what exactly I was looking for. So be aware that there is not street signs or landmarks that will tell you where the "smallest park in the world" actually is. From the other Yelp pictures it appears there used to be a small sign with the name "Mill Ends Park". Unfortunately the sign was either taken down or someone took it. I happen to be visiting Portland during Christmas and someone put a small piece of tinsel on the little tree! Too cool! Here's my pic next to it trying not to get hit by a car (didn't I mention that the park in in the middle of a crosswalk :P). http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mill-ends-park-portland?select=JbIAz-y5YMHXTPJzPSIeaA#sHXWJnppG0Cd9OqALegedg If you're visiting Portland and exploring all of the quirky spots throughout the city then Mill Ends Park should be on your list of things to do. Heck, how often will you come across any in the Guinness Book of Records? read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A cute little corner that captures the imagination and gave my daughter something to look forward to. We told her that at the end of our long walk (along Waterfront Park), we can visit the leprechaun park. I would totally have given this purely ornamental park 5 stars if it was easier to find. It was hard to find because it was in the street median in Naito Parkway and there was no signage. Also, at the time of visit (must be the time of the year), there were no flowers. read more

This is a VERY SMALL park! haha. Not sure if this little circle of a plant was all of the park but it's cute. It's in the middle of a crosswalk (there is a small area for people to stop) but it's very dangerous if you want a picture with it. Also, it was a little hard to find because google maps said it was in one area, but when you get there you gotta drive and look really hard. read more

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Mt. Rainier Schmout Schmainier! This quaint park is home to gnomes, leprechauns, and an occasional small plastic monkey. Said monkey once threw a plastic weenie whistle at my face. I wasn't even angry. If you frown upon tom foolery, steer clear. read more

Mill Ends Park - Beware of the homo plastis, they are renowned weiner-chuckers - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

When I heard that Portland has the world smallest park, I was like really????? I had to google it up. Yes Mill Ends Park showed up and I really had to go check it out. The park is really tiny and the the point it's quite fun to take pictures. No i did not Stand inside the park but on the side of the park. I am bigger than the park. I even did two full lap around the park in 2 mins. Ok so back on topic. Looks like in the background of this park, there is another park like place that you can walk around in. To the point, it's funny. As a tip it's better to have someone stand near the traffic light button to press you back in. Or else you will be stuck in the park in prime time or busy traffic time. Very entertaining. Yes there is an info board about the park. read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love this little park! My sister told me about it when she visited.. I laughed but was excited to be here and see it for myself. It holds the Guinness World Record for world's smallest park. It's awesome! Just my size! Haha read more

Don't come having high hopes - it's the world's smallest park after all. Be extra cautious when you are trying to get that perfect selfie since it's in the middle of the road - there are cars passing by on both sides of the road. It's not a must do if you are visiting Portland - but it's a short walk from voodoo donuts so do drop by if you are passing by the area! read more

World's smallest park! To our surprise, Mill Ends Park was part of a tour that my friend and I were on, so we were thrilled that we got to visit it since it had been on our bucket list! Yes, the park is nothing to look at or even, hang out in since it's pretty much a median in the middle of a highway. But it's truly what the park means to the city of Portland that makes this one of the coolest sites you'll see in Portland or perhaps even, the world. In the late 1940's, the median was built so that there would be a light pole in the middle of the street, but there was a stall of the project, so it ended up being just a big hole in the middle of the street. Where the nearby park currently is used to be a newspaper company and one of the reporters from Ireland, Dick Fagan saw the empty median and made himself a little garden there, so that he would have something to look at outside his window. One day, he was in trouble with his boss because of another late assignment that he was supposed to write and turn in. Shortly after being warned, Dick looked outside his window, saw a leprechaun and rushed out to his garden to catch him. The leprechaun granted him a wish, where Dick wished that he would have his own park. And since he was already in trouble with his boss and desperately needed to write something for the paper, he reported on the leprechaun sighting at the garden. Although his boss was furious with such an outlandish article, he published it anyway due to a time crunch. Yet, after the article was published, the city and locals loved it and started to chime in about the leprechaun and wanted to know more. The article evolved into a column, featuring Patrick O'Toole, the leprechaun and his whereabouts, wanderings and activities. Since then, it has become an endearment to the city and is now officially the largest leprechaun colony west of Ireland! LOVE THIS SO MUCH! So, yes, Mill Ends Park isn't necessarily a park that you'd take your dog to for a walk or play volleyball here, BUT, people get married here, people celebrate St. Patrick's Day here, and people visit Mill Ends Park for the magic that it brought and still brings to the wonderful city of Portland. Pay a visit here and pay your respect to the beloved leprechaun that started it all. read more

Mill Ends Park - The Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Mills End Park is truly as small as everyone says. I'd recommended parking your car somewhere and walking or biking to see is because if you drive, you'll probably miss it (it's that small)! read more

Mill Ends Park - Tiny Mills End with some "artwork" I can appreciate. It definitely depicts the climate in PDX during summer of 2020 - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great little park. This park is practically in the middle of the street on a busy main road. It was raining and we were getting splashed in by the cars passing by around us. There was an owl and a small bridge inside the park with a stone pathway read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cute little park in the middle of the crosswalk. Don't go out of your way to see it but if you're in the area it's a cool thing to see. read more

Mill Ends Park - Nothing special still funny - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is the completely ludicrous world's smallest public park which may or may not actually have leprechauns living in it. There is of course plenty of leprechaun only parking inside the park itself for everyone else there's that parking lot over on morrision about three ish blocks away, the usual maybe maybe not street parking along with whatver the hilton has. Like a lot of cities though, getting here some way that does not involve driving is a good thing. There is a max station (yamhill) not quite a block away if that helps anything. This park is a raging 452 square inch (0.292 m2 for you euro types) and while that's simply gigantic for leprechauns in human scale there are potted plants that are larger. It's in the median crosswalk for the pacific highway and if you've successfully navigated to the right weedy looking plant that is the park you might as well go to the street facing side (away from the river) and get the whole ludicrous leprechaun infused tale on a plaque of how it came to be. I think the traffic has driven away all the leprechauns as no one claims to have seen any lately. While there has been a green man sighting here, the green man has been spotted all over portland and I don't think this park is particularly relevant to that legend. I don't know if you'd consider this a must do. I mean it's centrally located to some stuff that is must do-it's a short walk from voodoo donuts,and the saturday market in addition to being across from the waterfront park trail-what has fleet week and the rose parade. So it really isn't out of the way at all, and is remarkably charming in a snarky way. Make sure to bring some props for the inevitable selfie. read more

This place is literally a small patch of land. That's it. The plant is sometimes changed out but my friend and I came here just for fun and it's the funniest thing int he world. I love taking my friends here because it's just so unique and so Portland. read more

This park is so cute! It's 452 sq inches and is the perfect size for a teacup yorkie. So glad I got to pop by and check it out. It was such a close walk to my hotel called Hotel Rose. Literally took me 1 min! read more

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Small score for a very small park. I couldn't even play frisbee golf or bbq there. Good smoothie place couple blocks up however. read more

A modestly-sized piece of real estate adjacent to the enormous Waterfront Park, Mill Ends Park is majestic in its own right and provides joy to all who visit. Though small in size the possibilities are endless: you can throw birthday parties here, have picnics, take a date here, sunbathe, do yoga, drunkenly pass out under its tree... such versatility. I don't see too many people frequenting this park, possibly because it's smack in the middle of a busy intersection, but that's cool -- more room for you! read more

Mill Ends Park - enjoying the ample shade in this majestic park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

In 1946, Dick Fagan returned from World War II to resume his journalistic career with the Oregon Journal. His office, on the second floor above Front Street (now Naito Parkway), gave him a view of not only the busy street, but also an unused hole in the median where a light pole was to be placed. When no pole arrived to fill in this hole, weeds took over the space. Fagan decided to take matters into his own hands and to plant flowers. Fagan wrote a popular column called Mill Ends (rough, irregular pieces of lumber left over at lumber mills). He used this column to describe the park and the various "events" that occurred there. Fagan billed the space as the "World's Smallest Park." The park was dedicated on St. Patrick's Day in 1948 since Fagan was a good Irishman. He continued to write about activities in the park until he died in 1969. Many of his columns described the lives of a group of leprechauns, who established the "only leprechaun colony west of Ireland" in the park. Fagan claimed to be the only person who could see the head leprechaun, Patrick O'Toole. After Mill Ends officially became a city park on St. Patrick's Day in 1976, the park continued to be the site of St. Patrick's Day festivities. Over the years, contributions have been made to the park, such as the small swimming pool and diving board for butterflies, many statues, a miniature Ferris wheel (which was brought in by a normal-sized crane), and the occasional flying saucer. The events held here include concerts by Clan Macleay Pipe Band, picnics, and rose plantings by the Junior Rose Festival Court. The park had to be moved temporarily in 2006 due to construction on Naito Parkway. It was replaced on March 16, 2007 in true St. Patrick's Day style with the Royal Rosarians, bagpipers, and the Fagan family, including Dick's wife Katherine, in attendance. read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

w00t! Portland has: 1) the most dog parks per capita in the country 2) one of the largest municipally-owned parks in the country 3) and thanks to Mills Ends Park, the smallest park in the world! Visit it, take the time to note the cool subtleties of its components, and feel free to leave a small treasure that improves the park for future visitors. Remember the camp rule: Leave it better than you found it! read more

This park is a place everyone should visit--the dog run is fantastic and I had a problem getting my husband off the swing set... or not. But you still should visit it, just to say you did! read more

Mill Ends Park - The biggest smallest park in the world - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

"Micro park" is an apt description. It was even smaller than I thought it would be. Definitely worth seeing though. It is a landmark after all. read more

Once we found out that the smallest park in the world is in Portland, we decided that we had to visit while we were in Portland. I wouldn't say that this park should be a destination while you're in Portland, but it's worth a quick stop if you're in the area, just to be able to say you've been there. The park is very small, very easy to overlook, and in the middle of the street, almost a median. read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Typically when it comes to parks I'm all about the flora, fauna and recreational opportunities. This park has them all, there's little plants, occasional bugs, squirrels and to top it off there is a crosswalk right by for exercise. Though I have not found any facilities. So if your looking for a restroom or drinking fountain you will want to be prepared to walk to the next park. As many people have said, this park is famous for being the worlds smallest park. So if your checking out the waterfront in Portland I highly recommend taking the crosswalk at the Taylor Street and Pacific Highway Intersection. read more

Mill Ends Park - This park is massive!!! - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What more could one want from a park? It is easy to access as it is just off the freeway. Lush green and filled with tree. A spacious 416 square inches means that many can enjoy this dense wilderness. Better yet, there is the story that goes along with this park. In all seriousness, this is why Portland is so fun. Read the story and you will see that the weirdness goes back a long ways. Long before hipsters thought they weren't cool. read more

Mill Ends Park - The story. - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This little park is exactly the kind of prideful, hyper-local, sort of silly, but completely sincere and thoroughly unapologetic thing that makes me love Portland. You keep doin' you, Portland. Check out the world's tiniest climate change protest at the world's tiniest park! read more

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Maybe I just don't appreciate the novelty of it, but this was probably one of the saddest "landmarks" I have ever visited. Maybe it's more lively in the spring with the addition of flowers but when I went, it was a tiny tree that was slumped over/possibly smooshed by someone's foot. I guess in a way it's cute. It is in a nice scenic area right by the waterfront and Hawthorne bridge so that's a major plus. After looking at this tiny plot of nothing you can walk across the street and take a nice calm stroll in the park. The only reason you should go here is if you would like to brag to your friends and family that you have been to the smallest park in America. If you don't care about that well then, stay away. read more

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I almost forgot to mention this gem of a park. Measuring a whopping 2x2 sq ft, it is the most beautiful park for it's acreage. With four in my party and one doggy, we could not all enjoy the park at the same time, literally. I also read it once had a swimming pool for butterflies and a miniature Ferris wheel. read more

Mill Ends Park - My Family at the park. - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

There one was a park name of Mill Ends In the crosswalk it's almost a fill-in It's amazing you see, And if you disagree Maybe Wal-Mart is more for your chillin'. read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

World's smallest park is hilarious. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit it, but if you're in the area and are strolling down the riverside then definitely be sure to make a stop! It's right across from the Portland trade center and waterfront park. read more

Like someone else mentioned, there is almost nothing left to mark it as what it is. No sign, very few plants. Still a cute little road divider, but was definitely hoping for more. read more

Mill Ends Park - The park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This review is sooo over due I when with both my daughters and I though it was just the cutes little park in the world I am glad that I went now I can remove it from my bucket list sad I didn't get to go now with the new sign in place but will be back just to take more updated pics with the girls read more

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Yep! If you blink you'll miss it driving down the road. It's tiny and cute and a mini park. Please park somewhere and walk to the site do not stop your car to take pictures. read more

This is just a small bush with some weeds around it in the middle of the street. If you're in the area, may as well swing by, but don't make a trek. We were hoping for some fun figurines like that are in some pictures, but maybe it was just cleaned up. read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

WHAT IS THIS!?!?! A park for ANTS???? How can I be expected to enjoy the park if I can't even fit in it?!?! I don't wanna hear excuses! The park has to be at least three times bigger than this!!!!!! read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

So my friend and I aren't from Portland and we came to visit the park and we saw that this mini park was nearby so we went here first. We came at night and its literally in the middle of the street but on the cross walk. We were unsure if it was the actual mini park at first because it just looks like its supposed to be there but we found out that it was! It's so cute and tiny and we took pictures with it and that was pretty much it. Its not amazing but I thought it was cute. I would only tell someone to go visit if they pass by it~ read more

Mill Ends Park - Mill Ends Park at night! - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My friend Peggy told me about Mills End Park, The World's Smallest Park. She made me promise to visit while we were in Portland. I agreed since it was near where we were staying. It's an itty bitty park in the middle of road. I think someone needs to add tiny gnomes and park benches to it. Promise kept and I didn't waste a day traveling to it. I guess this is part of keeping Portland weird. read more

Mill Ends Park - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We drove by so many times, we didn't truly notice it until we were actually lookinngfor it. Cute little place to visit! We spent approx 10 mins there and went around 9 am. read more

How should I tell my travel companion that we're going to Mill Ends park? - "I know what we should do next! Let's go to the WORLD'S SMALLEST PARK! It should be tons of fun. It's only a three mile walk that way." How do I make it sound more appealing than it is? - "I know it's far, but we'll get to walk along that river looking thing (point to phone). That should be fun, right? A river!" How do I play down the homeless folks that hang out alongside the river and are currently staring us down? - "No need to worry. We're fine as long as we outnumber them. There's at least seven of us pedestrians, bikers and stroller folk and only six of them. See, we're safe!" How do I finally reveal the park? - "Stop right there. Are you ready? Close your eyes! (Point them towards the park) Now, open them! Isn't it spectacular (point towards the park). No, it's not that grassy area back there with the trees...it's there! No, not over there, right here!" How do you respond when your travel companion remarks, "Are you fucking kidding me! That little piece of shit in the middle of the street is the world's smallest park? Are you serious right now? Did you just risk my life to see this random piece of turd? AHHHHHH! I hate you so much right now!" - "Would you like to hear the history behind the park? It's quite an interesting story." read more

This micro park is so cute. Don't blink because you might miss it. Great for photo ops. Just make sure you cross the street when the traffic stops. read more

I was quite excited to see this "world's smallest park." I'll admit, standing there for four traffic light cycles just to admire and take photos of this cute concept is a bit scary - it's located at the beginning of the median. We were here during Saint Patrick's Day weekend so we were pleasantly surprised to find that this "park" was decorated with a miniature rainbow and pot of gold at the end of it! Obviously, we looked like total tourists but my derpy photo was totally worth it (: read more

Mill Ends Park - Here's me on St Patty's Day at the world's smallest park, whoooooderp - Parks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Just one of those quirky, silly, not-sure-why-it-exists, quintessentially weird Portland things. When I saw this was the smallest park in the world I had to stop by to say I'd been there. Definitely a novelty that makes you wonder why it's here, but worth a stop if you're in the area. It's located in the middle of a four-lane road, but is on the crosswalk. Stay weird, Portland. read more

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