The park land was originally acquired by the city in 1916 and includes a significant portion of what was once a site for the Irvington School.
The park hosts one of the city's designated off-leash dog exercise areas, a program managed by Portland Parks & Recreation.
The park layout features a significant elevation drop, offering a view of the surrounding historic Irvington residential area.
Irving Park is a 15.3-acre community park located in Northeast Portland's Irvington neighborhood. The site features a fenced off-leash dog area situated in the northern section of the grounds. Recreational facilities include a full-sized basketball court, two tennis courts, and a softball field. The park grounds contain a mix of open grass lawns and mature deciduous trees providing canopy coverage. It is equipped with a playground and accessible picnic tables. A paved walking path encircles the primary field, facilitating neighborhood pedestrian traffic.
The elevated grassy slopes on the western side of the park looking toward the mature trees and the residential skyline.
Visit during the early morning if you plan to use the tennis or basketball courts, as they are popular with local residents.
Park street parking can be limited during weekend softball games or community events.
Avoid parking in residential driveways surrounding the park; strictly adhere to local street parking signage.
Dogs must be leashed outside of the designated off-leash area. Carry out all trash to maintain the park environment.
