Luuwit View Park

Luuwit View Park is a modern community park in Portland's Cully neighborhood in Northeast Portland, built with care and intentionality to serve a historically underserved community. The park takes its name from Luuwit — the Cowlitz and Klickitat people's name for Mt. St.

Helens — honoring both the Indigenous heritage of the region and the park's most dramatic feature: sweeping views of the volcano on clear days.

The park features quality modern playground equipment, open lawn areas perfect for picnicking and free play, community garden plots, and a design that prioritizes both accessibility and natural beauty. The sightlines to Mt. St. Helens were intentionally preserved in the park's design, making it one of Portland's few parks where you can genuinely gaze at a volcano while your children play.

For families, Luuwit View Park offers more than just playground equipment. The mountain views create a memorable backdrop for an afternoon out, and sharing the story of Luuwit's name with older children opens a conversation about Indigenous place names and the history of the Pacific Northwest landscape. These are the kinds of layered experiences that make a park visit genuinely educational.

The Cully neighborhood surrounding the park is one of Portland's most diverse and community-oriented, with a strong sense of local identity and an excellent selection of affordable restaurants reflecting the area's cultural mix. After a park visit, exploring Cully's dining scene makes for a well-rounded NE Portland day.

The park is free, open year-round, and represents Portland's commitment to investing in quality parks in all neighborhoods. For families visiting NE Portland or looking to experience the city beyond tourist zones, Luuwit View Park is a beautiful and meaningful destination.