Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Cool off in the fountain, walk or bike the paths, or take in a festival at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Spend any time in Portland and you will no doubt find yourself drawn to this locals’ favorite, which they simply call Waterfront Park.

Many visitors from other cities envy Portlanders’ attractive green space in the heart of the city. Stroll along the banks of the Willamette River and in no time you will forget that you are only minutes away from the hubbub of a busy commercial center. The wide, tree-lined paths filled with joggers, cyclists and dog walkers make for a pleasant atmosphere any time of year, although summer is when this park really comes alive.

Join the dozens of families who like to cool off in the waters of the ornate fountain, Salmon St Springs. With 185 water jets, there is room for everyone. On Saturday and Sunday from March through December, the Market Pavilion showcases locally made arts and crafts. This outdoor market started in 1974 and is the longest running of its kind in the United States. As well as handmade items, the market has an international food court with booths offering anything from Nepalese-style dumplings to Philly steak sandwiches.

As you make your way around the park you will notice several statues and memorials. Notable among these is a monument to the Battleship Oregon, a U.S. naval ship built in 1893. There is also the Japanese-American Historical Plaza, which commemorates the Japanese citizens held in inland World War II prisoner-of-war camps.

The park hosts many city festivals. There’s a Waterfront Blues Festival in early July, and the Oregon Brewers Festival in late July. Oregon Bite showcases the best of all things culinary in August, and the Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival is held in November.

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Portland City Hall

Admire the architecture of one of Portland’s most emblematic buildings and then browse the public art exhibitions and rose garden.

Portland

Portland’s official nickname is “The City of Roses”, but it’s been unofficially dubbed Beervana, and it’s easy to see why.

Portland Art Museum

Spend a day with European masters and Native American artists at one of Portland’s premier cultural attractions, the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

The array of hands-on exhibits will have you playing scientist or engineer at this museum known for its innovative interactive displays.

Portland Japanese Garden

Tranquility abounds in these idyllic Japanese gardens, said by many to be the most authentic outside of Japan.

Hotels near Tom McCall Waterfront Park

The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

309 SW Broadway

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Powell's City of Books, Pioneer Courthouse Square, and Lan Su Chinese Garden. Portland Art Museum and Tom McCall Waterfront Park are also within 15 minutes. SW 6th-Pine Street Station is only a 2-minute walk and SW 5th-Oak Street Station is 2 minutes.

Hilton Portland Downtown

921 SW 6th Ave

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Roseland Theater. Portland State University and Providence Park are also within 15 minutes. Pioneer Square South Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pioneer Courthouse-SW 6th Avenue Station is 2 minutes.

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

550 SW Oak Street

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland State University, and Oregon Convention Center. Portland Japanese Garden and International Rose Test Garden are also within 2 mi (3 km). SW 5th-Oak Street Station and SW 6th-Pine Street Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Park Lane Suites and Inn

809 Sw King Avenue

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Goose Hollow, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland State University, and Providence Park. Portland Japanese Garden and Roseland Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station is 7 minutes by foot and Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station is 7 minutes.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

1000 NE Multnomah Street

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Lloyd District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lloyd Center and Oregon Convention Center. Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lloyd Center-NE 11th Avenue Station and NE 7th Avenue Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront

1401 SW Naito Pkwy

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Riverplace, Keller Auditorium, and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. World Trade Center and Portland City Hall are also within 10 minutes. City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station is 6 minutes by foot and Yamhill District Station is 7 minutes.

Royal Sonesta Portland

506 SW Washington St

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pioneer Courthouse Square and Roseland Theater. Portland State University and Moda Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Mall-SW 5th Avenue Station and SW 5th-Oak Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Inn At The Convention Center

420 NE Holladay St

Rated 3.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Lloyd District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center. Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Pioneer Courthouse Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). Convention Center Station is only a 2-minute walk and NE 7th Avenue Station is 2 minutes.

Hotel Eastlund

1021 NE Grand Avenue

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Lloyd District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center. Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Pioneer Courthouse Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). Convention Center Station and NE 7th Avenue Station are within a 5-minute walk.

The Paramount Hotel

808 SW Taylor St

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland State University, and Roseland Theater. Providence Park and Keller Auditorium are also within 15 minutes. Library-SW 9th Avenue Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pioneer Square South Station is 3 minutes.

Staypineapple, Hotel Rose, Downtown Portland

50 SW Morrison Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is steps from Yamhill National Historic District and Mill Ends Park. World Trade Center and Tom McCall Waterfront Park are also within 5 minutes. Yamhill District Station and Morrison-SW 3rd Avenue Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Courtyard Portland Downtown/Convention Center

435 NE Wasco Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Lloyd District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Oregon State Hospital Portland and Oregon Convention Center. Lloyd Center and Moda Center are also within 10 minutes. Convention Center Station is only a 4-minute walk and NE 7th Avenue Station is 5 minutes.

River's Edge Hotel

0455 Southwest Hamilton Court

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Johns Landing, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Portland Aerial Tram and Riverplace. Portland VA Medical Center and South Waterfront City Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Hotel Zags Portland

515 Southwest Clay St

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Portland State University, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and Portland Art Museum. Pioneer Place and Oregon Health and Science University are also within 2 mi (3 km). City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station and PSU Urban Center-SW 5th and Mill Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

319 SW Pine St

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Old Town Chinatown, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lan Su Chinese Garden and Pioneer Courthouse Square. Portland Art Museum and Moda Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). SW 5th-Oak Street Station and Skidmore Fountain Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Hotel deLuxe

729 SW 15th Ave

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Providence Park and Powell's City of Books. Portland Art Museum and Pioneer Place are also within 15 minutes. JELD-WEN Field Station and Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center, an IHG Hotel

1441 NE 2nd Avenue

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Lloyd District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Pioneer Courthouse Square and Tom McCall Waterfront Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Rose Quarter Transit Center is 6 minutes by foot and Convention Center Station is 8 minutes.

Mark Spencer Hotel

409 Sw 11th Ave

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Powell's City of Books, Roseland Theater, and Providence Park. Portland State University and Keller Auditorium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Galleria-SW 10th Avenue Station is only a 4-minute walk and Library-SW 9th Avenue Station is 6 minutes.

Dossier

750 SW Alder Street

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pioneer Courthouse Square and Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Portland State University and Moda Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). Pioneer Square North Station is only a 2-minute walk and Galleria-SW 10th Avenue Station is 3 minutes.

Hotel Lucia

400 SW Broadway

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Powell's City of Books, Pioneer Place, and Portland Art Museum. Providence Park and Portland State University are also within 1 mi (2 km). SW 6th-Pine Street Station and Pioneer Square North Station are within a 5-minute walk.

The Heathman Hotel

1001 SW Broadway

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium, and Portland State University. Roseland Theater and Providence Park are also within 15 minutes. Pioneer Square South Station and Pioneer Square North Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland, an IHG Hotel

422 SW Broadway

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Portland Art Museum and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Portland Japanese Garden is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away. Pioneer Square North Station and SW 6th-Pine Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Quality Inn Downtown Convention Center

431 NE Multnomah St

Rated 3.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Lloyd District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oregon Convention Center, Moda Center, and Lloyd Center. Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Roseland Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km). Convention Center Station and NE 7th Avenue Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Sentinel

614 SW 11th Avenue

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Powell's City of Books, Portland Art Museum, and Pioneer Place. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Providence Park are also within 10 minutes. Galleria-SW 10th Avenue Station and Library-SW 9th Avenue Station are within a 5-minute walk.