Buckman Field

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Buckman Field is a public park located in the Northeast Portland area of Oregon, known for its recreational facilities and events.


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The park features a variety of sports fields, including baseball, softball, soccer, and football fields, as well as a track and field facility. The park also includes playgrounds, picnic areas, and a skate park.

One of the main attractions of Buckman Field is the annual Portland Rose Festival, which takes place in June and features numerous activities and events such as the Grand Floral Parade, dragon boat races, and the Starlight Parade. Additionally, the park hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, such as concerts, festivals, and sporting events.

Visitors to Buckman Field can also enjoy the nearby attractions in the Northeast Portland neighborhood, which include numerous restaurants, bars, and shops. The area is known for its diverse cultural offerings, including the Alberta Arts District, which hosts numerous art galleries and studios.

Interesting facts about Buckman Field include its history as a former airfield during World War II and its designation as a "Brownfield" site due to past contamination from the airfield operations. The park has since undergone extensive environmental cleanup efforts and is now a vibrant community space.

The best time of year to visit Buckman Field depends on individual preferences. Summer months are ideal for outdoor events and activities, while spring and fall offer milder weather for exploring the neighborhood's cultural offerings. Winter can be rainy and chilly, but indoor attractions such as museums and theaters are available year-round.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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