Glenn Otto Park

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

Glenn Community Otto Park
Glenn Otto Park
TypePublic, municipal
LocationMultnomah County, Oregon
Nearest cityTroutdale
Coordinates45°32′12″N 122°22′38″W
Operated byCity of Troutdale

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

  1. "Glenn Otto Community Park". City of Troutdale. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  2. Hachmann, Cari. "AMR River Rescue returns to Glenn Otto Park". Portland Tribune. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  3. 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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