#OregonFunFact

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Oregon Fun Fact!

The Smallest Park In the WORLD Is In Portland!

Mill Ends Park (sometimes mistakenly called Mill's End Park) is a tiny urban park located in the median strip in downtown Portland.

The park is a small circle 2 ft across, with a total area of 452 sq in. Mill Ends Park was designated as a city park in 1948. It is the smallest park in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records, which first granted it this recognition in 1971!

More Info: https://www.portland.gov/parks/mill-ends-park

and here: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/55628/11-fun-facts-about-mill-ends-park-portlands-leprechaun-colony

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