Lovejoy Fountain Park Portland, OR 97214

"Peaceful and amazing fountain with bleachers but lot of homeless stay there."

"Homeless come and go. Some days they’re there for two days in a row but I think college campus security tells them to go because it’ll clear out some days. I’ve never been bothered by them though and they don’t look like they’re tweaking, mostly looks like people looking for a peaceful space to sleep and find quiet. Other than that, it’s still a beautifully kept fountain with college kids who are eating lunch sitting around the fountain or dogs being walked and just a good chill spot"

"Large concrete space nestled amongst apartment buildings and assorted PSU buildings, this fountain park serves as a convergence space of several interurban walking paths. There is a large food cart pod nearby and this is a popular spot for lunch, especially during the summer months. While the architecture of the fountain itself is less interesting than some of the other fountain parks of downtown Portland, it still serves as an interesting centerpiece to the space. In addition to the fountain, there is a large wooden shelter with some benches. This is a popular meeting place for homeless folks, who will often commandeer much of the seating. I've never been hassled here, though it's worth noting that there is often no seating available. Overall, this is a nice space to pass through, and take a pause, on an urban hike around the downtown sector of Portland."

"This is a great place to visit with a beautiful water feature. There's no grass, but there are places to sit, a small covered area and plenty of people out enjoying it on nice days. However, it will be under construction until the end of 2018. Keep in mind that the covered area is typically the home of many homeless, so may not be available."

"This is one of my favorite landscape architecture projects in the world. Halprin had an excellent way with water and geometry. A nice place to hang out, work or just enjoy a cool water feature. Definitely worth visiting if you are a fan of design or nice fountains."