Mill Ends Park

I watched Iggy Pop’s concert for free from Mill Ends Park, had excellent view despite cars passing by. Several people around but very safe, EMS was on site in case there are crazy drivers. Very fun night nonetheless.

I didn’t know about this park until I saw people taking pictures in the middle of the street, and I thought, what’s going on here? It might seem a little silly, but if you’re in Portland, it’s worth stopping by for a few photos. Afterward, take a walk in the larger park just across the street, it’s really nice. I do want to mention that there are quite a few homeless people around the downtown area, which is a bit sad.

A small, cute park right in the middle of the pavement and was more excited to know that this park was listed in the Guinness book of world records. If you happen to visit the waterfront, you can get a glimpse of this tiny little tree park, few steps away from the place

The famous “world’s smallest park” was cute but… un-climatic. I don’t know what my expectations were… it’s suppose to be small. Maybe I wanted it to be smaller? I don’t know. But it’s a cute little point of pride for Portland and an easy stop on a jogging route. Be careful of the oncoming bike-lane traffic!

It's a nice treasure hunt within the city if you know about this place. If you love quirky things, this is the place for you. You can tell it's well maintained and well loved by the locals. Will definitely be back for another photo.

My wife and I saw a video on the YouTube channel "Sidetrack Adventures" about this park so when we were visiting Portland recently, we just had to check it out. It's so cute! If you blink, you'll miss it, but it's right there in the median of the road. It made me laugh and it brought a smile to my face. Certainly worth a visit if you're in the area and it's such a unique attraction to share with friends. Thank you Portland for making this!

Going to the world’s smallest park was such a fun experience! It was very accessible to go here by walk from a nearby restaurant. It is super small and somehow that makes it very cute! There are restrooms nearby on the other side of the road. This park is also located kind of in the middle of a large road, so you have to cross a road to get here. This place is of course open at all times.

Adorable! Cool history too. What a fun little park! I love the quirky things in this city!!

Solid park. My one complaint would be that there's only one tree. Otherwise would recommend.

I am going to be honest with you, I didn't know much about Portland. I knew that there is a basketball team, I know they refer to it as PDX, and I know that it is one of the largest cities in the country. But the one thing that I definitely knew was that they had the smallest public park and I was determined to see it. I'm a bit of a dork when it comes to visiting places I have never been to and I always make it a point to visit one notable thing that not many people talk about. I know Mill Ends Park has been featured in some videos and articles, but it is not something that people readily talk about when Portland comes up in topic. I know every time I mentioned it to one of my colleagues they had no idea what I was talking about. I even brought a few of them along with me so they could see it as well. The particular location of the park is a bit of a throw for it. You don't expect it to be in the median of a roadway. When you do visit, hope that no one else is visiting as this small place doesn't allow for many people to crowd around. Being so, it could cause some problems for people and traffic. It is really a cute sight to see. I especially like the touch of the tiny picnic table to make it really feel like a park. Whoever did that deserves a medal. For those out there that don't consider this to be a park, I don't know what to tell you. Open up your mind and just take it in.

Mills End Park is the world's smallest park and when coming, I was surprised that this was even considered a park! It's very quirky and very Portland. You'd probably be here for no more than a couple minutes to snap a quick picture, but if you're in the area, I'd say it's worth the stop just to say you've been here.

You know it's the smallest park in the world when your party of two can't fit inside all at once. I wasn't a fan of its traffic-heavy location, in the middle of a crosswalk, with noisy construction happening right next to it on a Friday afternoon. But it was still worth checking out during my recent visit to Portland. I think it's kind of hilarious that it contains tiny pictures of playground equipment and stick figures of people walking their pets and building sandcastles. And this counts as a park in the Guinness World Records... a park for leprechauns apparently, according to the founding Irishman. At least it's well-kept, with a nice little tree making it easy to spot from afar.

Took us a while to find since it's in the middle of an intersection. Disappointed that there were no trees, but glad we still got to see the world's smallest park in person

I have always heard that it is not about the size of the park that matters if a lot of people care about it. I would not use the restroom here as it is not enclosed. I think the sense of pride behind this park is what is most endearing.

Small but very cool great place for a prank I recommend it to anyone if you like plants

The smaller park in the world since 1971. You'll probably miss it the first time you walk by it, at least I did. I crossed the street a couple times before I realized it was right in the middle at the middle intersection. It almost looked like an overgrown weed and the most notable thing is the plaque in front, stating it's the Mills Ends Park. I had a similar question as previous reviews is that what is constituted as a park? Just one of the many quirky attractions that Portland is so known for so as your walking around, make a stop here and check off your list that you visited the world's smallest park!

Don't blink or u might miss it but it's easy to walk the whole park.. On a clear day you can also see Mount Hood and if you like architecture the Hawthorne bridge is cool

The most Portland thing ever, having the world's smallest park smack in the middle of a crossing road in Downtown! You'll most likely miss this little wonder or cross right past it if you don't know the world title it claims. It's a little shrub in its own island, but it's super cute nonetheless! Worth taking a picture and pretending that you're a giant over the world's smallest park. There's also a public restroom right across the street, if you really need to take a leak because the park definitely is not the place to relieve yourself! Just be aware of the constant traffic going around you, and potentially being stared at by the locals and others wondering what the heck you're doing lol

One of the quirky things that makes Portland, well Portland, Mill Ends Park is the smallest park in the world, earning this recognition from the Guinness Book of Workd Records in 1971. Located in the medium strip of very busy SW Naito Parkway near SW Taylor, this tiny park measures 2 feet across for a total of just 452 square inches. Yes, inches. It even has a sign! Plus a tiny tree. During the holidays, people decorate the tree and in warmer months, a few flowers bloom. Of course it's had its share of vandalism, but citizens always rally and restore this quirky landmark. Since I live in the area, I drive and walk past it daily and I am always amused by the people posing and taking pictures! If you are walking on the waterfront near the SW Salmon Circle, it's just a few steps away. To set expectations, it's a photo op, not a park to hang out in!

Mill Ends Park is the smallest park in the world and has been since 1971. Which leads one to wonder how a "park" is defined... could streetside trees with some shrubbery be parks? What about planters outside a restaurant? Or is it simply because the city's Parks & Recreation department has committed to maintaining it? I digress. So many things about Portland are small and cute, this park included. Portland also has an abundance of parks and nature spaces. Both of which are part of what makes the city charming. Mill Ends was recently relocated along Naito Parkway. It consists of one tree and some grass. It is just 2 ft across with a small sign. Worth stopping by to admire "nature" and grab an amusing selfie while you're on the waterfront!

This park is a comedic treasure. Apparently it is one of the smallest if not the smallest park in the world and if you see this in person it will make you crack up. It's literally a little shrub in the middle of a road. When I came here I totally overlooked it cause I didn't think this would be big enough to qualify as a park. This park encompasses Portland as a whole with how unique it is and I think it is worth a visit as a quirky and funny attraction.

It's cute and is what it is, the smallest park in the world lol. It was kind of in the middle of the street median which I did not expect, but was fun to see it. (Visited it in the beginning of August 2024)

It's a tree...stuck in traffic. How very Portland! Perfect for (very small) picnics, if you don't mind all the noise and exhaust. Ok, seriously, people...grab your photo, and get out of the crosswalk!

kinda funny how you could miss it considering how smolll she is! but overall it has hella restaurants and parks/waterfront nearby. not much to say but it is the smallest park in the world so it's checked off my list :)

Visiting Portland for the first time and heard this was a good place to eat. Server was friendly and prompt. My husband and I shared everything and it was perfect. We walked from our hotel and glad we did because we needed to walk some of the spaghetti off!

Cozy park. Lots of colorful foliage and greenery around. Great to play hide and seek in!

The world's smallest park, that's just what it is. It took us a little while to find parking and to locate. I wouldn't suggest a large group visiting at once since it is located in the middle of a cross walk/median. It's a place to visit for quick stop when visiting Portland. Be cautious of drivers when taking photos.

Idk what to write.. its just a small piece of land they consider a park .. My Daughter thought it was kinda kool tho . Sorry my camara decided to blurt

Many will never see this review. This is no longer the smallest park in the world. Because it's gone. We found the spot where this was however. We had to look at the background in the pictures to match the buildings and angles to figure out the location. Due to construction it's been torn away. The guys that were working that day said they haven't heard of any plans to replace it. Pretty sad.

Wonderful park. Saw many beautiful wildlife and sceneries. If you have a day in Portland, I would recommend spending a day here.

Montavilla is a Portland creative hub where Stark and Washington divide. It has been home to underground gallery barbeques, Tanuki, and the Pegasus Project. It has a small farmers market, garage galleries, the Portland Garment Factory, and more. It's been home to the Montavilla Sewing Center since 1949. It is also home to Mills End Park 2. It is the place on earth where Washington and Stark divides. It has a sword in a stone, the tiniest house, and tended plantings. This small park is always changing, and that brings a smile to me.

Mill Ends Park is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest park in the world. It measures 2ft across and showcases a small planting of flowers. It sits in the center of a busy street. In 1948 a whole was dug for a light post that was never installed. After the weeds took over a citizen decided to plant some flowers in the hole and name it after his newspaper column ..Mill Ends. Dick Fagan maintained the tiny patch of flowers until his death in 1969. The park continued to be maintained by the community after his death and officially became Mill Ends Park in 1976.

Did you have a hard time looking for Mill Ends Park? You have to look very carefully as this park is very TINY, known as the smallest park in the world. During my very first visit to Portland, I had a chance to visit this park after learning about this park, when I took the Portland Walking Tour. Please be careful when looking for this park as it is located on a very busy highway, don't get too excited like me and please wait for the light to get to this park. Mill Ends Park is a tiny urban park located in the median strip of SW Naito Parkway near SW Taylor Street in Downtown Portland, Oregon. Don't expect much at this park, since it is a small circle 2 ft across with a total of 452 square inch. It is the smallest park in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records, which was granted recognition in 1971. Update for Mill Ends Park, on May 23, 2018, There is big news for the world's smallest park, PP & R carpentry shop finished the fancy new sign for Mill Ends Park, the world's smallest park now comes with a sign and the smallest park now has miniature pink roses. Another reason to visit this park again! Oh YES!!, do take lots of pictures as it is a cool photo opt. The visit to this park will take you a quick 10 minutes and as the saying goes, "Keep Portland Wierd", this smallest park we know as Mill Ends Park, for sure will keep it weird. I had a cute experience visiting with my daughter!

Unfortunately there were barely any plants (definitely no tree) and no permanent sign for the park (except someone's tiny "this is a sign" sign). It was no where nearly as cute as other Yelpers got to experience it as.

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

Mill Ends Park is so unique. The smallest park in the world. One shrubbery would fill it up! I missed it and had to drive through all those protests again. Nonetheless, this is a must see if you're in Portland. Parking meters nearby on the corner. The police officer writing tickets was friendly. There was a bum across the street by the meter, but we didn't get involved.

Cute tourist stop. Don't blink because you will miss it. Known because it's the smallest park. Located in a rather busy street down from the Portland sign. Find a park and make your way to the middle of the road for a quick photo opportunity. Parking is limited on the Main Street where the park is located and can get busy at times. It is a frequented area by tourist so finding someone to take your photo shouldn't be too hard. Not something to go to repeatedly but a must to say that you've seen the smallest park in the world.

I'm a sucker for the world's largest/smallest/tallest anything, so when I found this park on Atlas Obscura, I got pretty excited. My boyfriend and I ended up walking to Mill Ends Park from Pioneer Square which is only about half a mile. The park itself is a small cement planter in the middle of a divided highway. There is a crosswalk so it's relatively safe to snap a photo, but I wouldn't hang out here for extended periods of time as it is a pretty busy road. There's a nice sign with the park name and when we visited, a small tree was growing inside the park. It might seem kind of silly to some, and maybe it is, but I loved it and I'm actually really glad we took the time to check it out. It's right near the Willamette River which has a nice walkway for some great views.

It was hard to find but kind of a fun adventure. You just have to run out and see and and run back. It's very cute, very random, and very Portland

With the climate change happening so fast , any park is a great park as long as there is greenery and this one is special because it`s the worlds smallest . Its located smack in the middle of the street and getting a picture without the oncoming traffic is kind of hard but doesn't deter people who come looking for a novelty. They do decorate it on Christmas and have roses in summer so it's a park that keeps up with the times . If you are in downtown /waterfront area it's worth checking out.

One of the many magnifcent parks that dot the Portland landscape. This particular one makes one reflect on life. Or more specifically, scratch one's head. Parking in this part of downtown is quite awful. I couldn't find any free spots. Fortunately, this park only takes about 30 seconds to explore in its entirety. Actually, more like 10 seconds. Amazingly the tree in the middle has survived all these years. At least I think it's the same tree. This tree is so huge, it's taller than the park is wide. The park is definitely worth a visit if one is in the area.

What a novelty!! World's smallest park!! It's literally just a small bush in the middle of a crosswalk. Can't really do much here, but I found it amusing. Takes 10 seconds out of your day to visit if you're in the area, so why not? :D

Fun experience. I would recommend to have patience, if one is traveling solo, until a friendly tourist or Oregonian can take a photo for you.

It was the invention of a newspaper columnist named Dick Fagan who worked across the street and wrote about seeing a leprechaun digging in the hole. He grabbed the lucky charmer and was granted a wish to have a park of his own. Fagan didn't specify what size, so he got this microscopic space that was no bigger than a manhole cover. The Guinness Book of World Records lists it as the world's smallest park. There's no reason to challenge that claim. BTW, it's Mill Ends, not Mill's End, because it refers to the odd pieces that come from the buzzsaw at a lumber yard. It also refers to the name of Fagan's column. Check it off your bucket list.

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.

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.

Some things to note: * It's "Mill Ends" not "Mill's End." They make a big deal about it at the tour. * Clean up after your dogs and keep them on a tight leash/harness. This applies to kids too. * Bring plenty of water for the hiking trails. * Don't forget your camera! Using a macro lens is recommended. * Do not smoke or build campfires in the park. One stray spark could set the entire place ablaze. Only you can prevent the devastation of this national treasure. * Naito Parkway closes often due to festivals, parades and other silly things that go on in the city. When that happens, you can visit this park without worry about oncoming traffic ruining your park experience.

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!

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?

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.

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.

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.

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)!

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

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.

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.

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.