Glenn Otto Park
| Glenn Community Otto Park | |
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| Type | Public, municipal |
| Location | Multnomah County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Troutdale |
| Coordinates | 45°32′12″N 122°22′38″W / 45.5368°N 122.3773°WCoordinates: 45°32′12″N 122°22′38″W / 45.5368°N 122.3773°W |
| Operated by | City of Troutdale |
Glenn Otto Community Park is a 6.38-acre (2.58 ha) park in Troutdale in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is the most heavily used park in the Troutdale park system.[1] The park is at 1102 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
The park is along the Sandy River and Beaver Creek. Several drownings have occurred along the river.[2] A community organization has subsequently partnered with the city to provide lifeguard services.[3]
The park named was changed from Troutdale Community Park to Glenn Otto Park in 1995 in honor a former mayor of Troutdale, Glenn Otto.
Facilities
- a caretaker's home
- meeting hall
- swimming beach
- riverfront access
- restroom building
- picnic area
- children's playground and an open play area.
References
- ↑ "Glenn Otto Community Park". City of Troutdale. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ↑ Hachmann, Cari. "AMR River Rescue returns to Glenn Otto Park". Portland Tribune. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ↑ Mistreanu, Simina (July 4, 2013). "Troutdale's Glenn Otto Park a much safer place since arrival of lifeguards, despite recent drowning". The Oregonian. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
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