Deering Oaks Park
Deering Oaks Park | |
Entrance to Deering Oaks Park from Deering Avenue | |
| Location | Portland, Maine |
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| Area | 55 acres (22 ha) |
| Built | 1879 |
| Architect | William A. Goodwin; Olmsted Brothers |
| NRHP reference No. | 89001708 |
| Added to NRHP | October 16, 1989 |
Deering Oaks Park is a 55-acre (22 ha) public park in Portland, Maine, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Established in 1879 as part of Frederick Law Olmsted's master plan for Portland's park system, the park represents a significant example of 19th-century landscape architecture and urban planning. The park features recreational facilities including baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a playground, and a central pond, and serves as home to the Portland Farmers' Market.
Located west of downtown Portland, the park is bordered by Deering Avenue to the west, Forest Avenue to the east, Park Avenue to the south, and Interstate 295 to the north. State Street and High Street traverse the park, with primary access points from State Street, Deering Avenue, and Park Avenue.