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Salmon Street Springs

Salmon Street and Front Ave., Portland, OR 97205
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Ranked #116 of 297 attractions in Portland
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: A water fountain located near Portland's Visitor Center.
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Beaverton, Oregon
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Water and kids- there you go. A bit more screaming and crying than I am comfortable dealing with. Otherwise nice in how the jets of the fountain are moderated by the pace of traffic. More

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Portland, Oregon
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Fun for children the summer. Located within easy walking distance of the core of downtown, near the river. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

A great place for kids (or young at heart) to play in the water an cool down in summer's heat. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2009

The visitors center used to be near this fountain, but it moved to Pioneer Courthouse Square a few years ago. The fountain is at Waterfront Park, and it's an interactive fountain. Many fountains in Portland are! The water shifts into different patterns, and on hot days you'll find plenty of kids running in and out of the fountain to keep... More

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