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Signage for the park in 2013
Location	Portland, Oregon, U.S.

Gazebo in 2013

Dawson Park is a park in north Portland, Oregon, in the United States. The 2.05-acre park, located at Stanton Street and North Williams Avenue, was acquired by Portland Parks & Recreation in 1921.

History

In November 2013, a $2.6 million renovation began, resulting in the park's closure for nearly a year. City officials, aware of gentrification of the surrounding neighborhood, used community input to avoid ruining the park's role as a gathering place favored by African Americans. The upgraded park now includes a new playground and interactive water feature, enhanced accessibility and lighting, and new barbecue and picnic areas. Dawson Park also includes double-sided medallions designed by Isaka Shamsud-Din, featuring traditional African patterns on one side and depictions of the neighborhood on the opposite side.

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