Chimney Park lies on the spot where the city's incinerator used to be. The park got its name from the tall smokestack that once existed there.

Originally a part of the City of Albina, this park was designed by G.H. Hoch, who was the head gardener of Washington Park at the time, and was based on a park that he visited while in Berlin.

This park was requested by my classmate Murphy Phelan, who commented that, because of the quantity and density of the trees, Columbia Park is the darkest park in the city. It's great for a shady retreat from the sunshine or protection from the rain.