Joseph Wood Hill Park is located at the top of Rocky Butte. The park's namesake founded a Hill Military Academy in 1909 on Marshall Street that eventually re-located to the Rocky Butte area.

Ulysses S. Grant visited Portland three times in his life, which is quite a feat considering that it was before the times of standardized air and rail travel.

Irving Park (and the Irvington neighborhood) got its name from Captain William Irving, a Scottish immigrant who became an early pioneer in steamboat travel. He set up a business delivering lumber and other goods between Oregon and California. A good friend recalled after his death, "his purse was always at the disposal of any one in need, and his generosity was unrestricted by class, faith, or nationality... He was a true gentleman in the true sense of the term."

Buckman Field was re-fitted last year with all-weather synthetic turf and brand new stadium lights. But be wary about using the track for running: the southeastern corner runs by VooDoo Doughnut's east-side location (unless the smell of fresh doughnuts is motivation for your workout).

Alberta Park has a decommissioned tennis court that has been put to good use by bike polo players. The brief snippet of a bike polo game in the opening credits of Portlandia was filmed here. If you're interested in watching (or participating), drop by the courts on Sunday around 3pm.

But this upcoming Sunday, Alberta Park is hosting a handful of great activities for the first Sunday Parkways event of the year. A souvenir photo booth, acrobalance dancing from Kazum, and some dance/fitness classes. Check it out!

The uniquely-shaped Woodlawn Park is home to a great playground, basketball court, and small, circular outdoor amphitheater (which you would be familiar with if you attended last summer's Trek in the Park -a live re-enactment of an original Star Trek television episode).

Fernhill Park used to be a ravine where ne'er-do-wells would strip and dump stolen cars. But since being cleaned up by Portland Parks & Rec, it's now one of the best parks to get some Vitamin D on sunny days. Wide-open, rolling hills, and what many believe to be the best dog park in the city.

Fernhill is also one of the parks involved in the next Sunday Parkways event!