Mill Ends Park

Overview

Mill Ends Park is the world's smallest park — a single circle of vegetation two feet in diameter in the median strip of SW Naito Parkway. Recognized by Guinness World Records, it is one of Portland's most beloved quirky attractions.

Highlights

• World's Smallest Park: Just 0.29 square meters of planting in a traffic median.
• Whimsical Installations: Tiny objects, miniature swimming pools, and figurines appear seasonally.
• Leprechaun Colony: According to Portland lore, the park is home to "the only leprechaun colony west of Ireland."

History

Created by Oregon Journal columnist Dick Fagan in 1948 when he noticed a vacant hole for a light pole outside his office window and began planting flowers. He wrote columns about the park's imaginary leprechaun resident. It was officially designated as a city park in 1976.

Visitor Tips

• Easy to miss — look for the tiny circle of greenery in the median at SW Naito and Taylor.
• Blink and you'll walk past it — it's literally the smallest park in the world.
• Duration: 5 minutes.