Glenn Otto Community Park is a 6.38-acre (2.58 ha) park in Troutdale in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is the most heavily used park in the Troutdale park system.[1] The park is at 1102 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060

Glenn Community Otto Park
Glenn Otto Park
Glenn Otto Park is located in Oregon
Glenn Otto Park
TypePublic, municipal
LocationMultnomah County, Oregon
Nearest cityTroutdale
Coordinates45°32′12″N 122°22′38″W / 45.5368°N 122.3773°W / 45.5368; -122.3773
Operated byCity of Troutdale

The park is along the Sandy River and Beaver Creek. Several drownings have occurred along the river.[2] A community organization has subsequently partnered with the city to provide lifeguard services.[3]

The park named was changed from Troutdale Community Park to Glenn Otto Park in 1995 in honor a former mayor of Troutdale, Glenn Otto.

References

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  1. ^ "Glenn Otto Community Park". City of Troutdale. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  2. ^ Hachmann, Cari. "AMR River Rescue returns to Glenn Otto Park". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  3. ^ Mistreanu, Simina (July 4, 2013). "Troutdale's Glenn Otto Park a much safer place since arrival of lifeguards, despite recent drowning". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
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