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MollyMolly
1930
Farewell, Elk Statue!
ChristineChristine
10
This is what I love about Portland. The off the beaten path attractions that require you to hunt for them. I saw a newspaper article about an old estate, in the Dunthorpe neighborhood, that had recently been listed for sale. The estate had been bequeathed to a religious organization 60yrs ago with the stipulation that its English gardens were to be open to the public. The gardens of the bishop's Close or the Elk Rock Garden is thus open to the public, M-F 8am-5pm. No weekends? I sensed a secret attraction that did not want to be found. It features stone paths, hedges and shrubs that you find in an English garden style. My favorites were the century old trees, the views of the Willamette river and the serenity. I recommend you visit soon as the gardens may not open to the public for long. I plan to return in the spring. Hopefully, it will be open.
George ScottGeorge Scott
00
3 stars only because I don't want to rain on the owner or those that do the upkeep. Otherwise the place is very run down. Walking paths are overgrown and you run into brushes. The bodies of water are trickling or just disappointing. Grass is growing, water isn't flowing, or you just see a body of dead water that puts MA ocean water to shame. Paths are also falling apart, gravel is missing and some parts the path collapsed down the hill. Needs a lot of work and I can understand why it's in this state. Did not bother taking many pictures of the issues other than the once great pool.
William MuiWilliam Mui
00
Elk Rock Garden has been my boyfriend and I's little place we took prom photos there and had one of our first dates there. My boyfriend is leaving for college in about a week and we had our final visit there potentially for the rest of our lives and I had a vow that if we meet back up and get married he'll propose here. This place is like your own forest everything there is beautiful and I'm so glad it could be our spot for 6 wonderful months thank you for making such a special place
GrayGray
70
Portland never ceases to surprise me with all of the beautiful free activities that are available. Elk Rock Garden is one of those, where you will find beautiful English inspired Gardens. I visited on a rainy day so we mostly had the entire property to myself, but due to the layout of the trails you can easily get lost with yourself and pretend like no one else is around.
Hector A ParayuelosHector A Parayuelos
50
Nearby Attractions Of Elk Rock Garden
Wunderland Milwaukie Cinemas
Milwaukie Bay Park
Elk Rock Island
Spring Park Natural Area
Broken Arrow Archery Inc
red snapper
Elk Rock Island
Good Measure
Elk Fountain

Wunderland Milwaukie Cinemas
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Milwaukie Bay Park
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Elk Rock Island
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Spring Park Natural Area
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Nearby Restaurants Of Elk Rock Garden
Gramma's Corner Kitchen
Cha Cha Cha Mexican Taqueria
River Roadhouse
Vida 33 Latin bistro
Libbie's Restaurant
The Greek Gods Gyro
Teppanyaki Hut - Milwaukie Station
The Good & Evil Wrap Co.
Two Sisters Play Cafe LLC
Azul Tequila Taqueria

Gramma's Corner Kitchen
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Cha Cha Cha Mexican Taqueria
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River Roadhouse
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Vida 33 Latin bistro
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Basic Info
Address
11800 S Military Ln, Portland, OR 97219, United States
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Phone
+1 503-334-3502
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Website
elkrockgarden.org
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Overview
4.8
(203 reviews)
Ratings & Description
outdoor
relaxation
family friendly
pet friendly
Description
Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close are located on a hillside estate overlooking the Willamette River in Dunthorpe, Oregon, in the United States. Peter Kerr started the gardens in 1916 on a 13-acre estate that passed to the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon after his death in 1957.
attractions: Wunderland Milwaukie Cinemas, Milwaukie Bay Park, Elk Rock Island, Spring Park Natural Area, Broken Arrow Archery Inc, red snapper, Elk Rock Island, Good Measure, Elk Fountain, restaurants: Gramma's Corner Kitchen, Cha Cha Cha Mexican Taqueria, River Roadhouse, Vida 33 Latin bistro, Libbie's Restaurant, The Greek Gods Gyro, Teppanyaki Hut - Milwaukie Station, The Good & Evil Wrap Co., Two Sisters Play Cafe LLC, Azul Tequila Taqueria

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