Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park
Public park in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
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Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park (formerly Lynchview Park)[1] is a 7.7-acre (3.1 ha) public park in southeast Portland, Oregon, named after Verdell Burdine Rutherford, a prominent civil rights activist in the region.
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Park sign, 2022 | |
 Interactive map of Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park | |
| Location | SE 167th Ave and Market St. Portland, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45°30′41″N 122°29′33″W |
| Area | 7.7 acres (3.1 ha) |
| Operator | Portland Parks & Recreation |
History
In the late 1800s, Patrick Lynch donated a large parcel of land to the Centennial School District. The school district built Lynchview Elementary School and the adjacent land became a park.[1]
Portland Parks & Recreation acquired the park in 1993 and it was named Lynchview Park.[2]
In 2020, the school was renamed Patrick Lynch Elementary School and the park was renamed Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park.[3][4] The park received paved pathways, a new playground, a picnic shelter, and a Portland Loo. The soccer field was also remodeled and public art was added.[2]
Gallery
The playground
The baseball field
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