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Ikanum

1185 NW Eastman Parkway

Ikanum

Amenities

  • Bike parking
  • Drinking fountain
  • Picnic table
  • Public art
  • Trail
  • Wheelchair accessible

General information

Ikanum opens to the public on Saturday, May 16.

Ikanum is a restful oasis located between the new East County Library and Gresham City Hall. Pronounced Ee-KAH-Num, a Chinook-wawa word meaning “Old Stories,” Ikanum is a public plaza designed to provide a community space for activities and making connections.

Ikanum is a public amenity made possible through a partnership between the City of Gresham, Multnomah County and TriMet.

 

Location

Directions

About the art in Ikanum

Art in Ikanum includes a main gathering circle depicting the nine tribes of Oregon on a map of the state with additional depictions of native wildlife, regional rivers and mountains. 

A series of metal plates throughout Ikanum explore concepts of Strength/ čanupáawit [Sahaptin]; Stewardship/ K'wapa [Chinook Wawa]; Nurture/ Kloshe nanitch [Chinook Wawa]; and Wisdom/ kʷyáamt [Sahaptin]. 

The art in Ikanum was developed by the architecture firm PLACE, with input from Native American communities in the Gresham-Portland area, specifically through collaboration with the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest (NARA Northwest).

Parks rules and safety 

Reservations

Ikanum is available only for City of Gresham-sponsored events. For more information about the space, call 503-618-2300, or email ParkQuestions@GreshamOregon.gov.

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  • Artistic rendering of the plaza at Ikanum.

  • Artistic rendering showing aerial view of of the new East County Library and the Ikanum plaza.