Kʰunamokwst Park ( ) is a public park in

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neighborhood, in the United States. Its name is from the

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word '' kʰanumakwst'', meaning "together."

Description and history

The park was acquired in 2009 and dedicated in 2015. According to the City of Portland, the park is the first operated by Portland Parks & Recreation "to enjoy a name indigenous to the land it sits on". Kʰunamokwst Park has a play structure, a skate park, and a water feature.

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Portland Parks & Recreation
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