Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Pioneer Courthouse Square is an urban park known as the city's "living room." Attracting more than 9.5 million visitors annually, Pioneer Courthouse Square is the single most visited site in Oregon.
The Square is the ultimate setting for sightseeing tours, shopping and outdoor events, and is host to over 300 events each year, from concerts to cultural festivals. Check out the Portland Farmers Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Mondays. The adjacent Pioneer Place offers four city blocks packed with world-class shopping, dining and entertainment.
Details
Hours -
Open 5 a.m. - midnight daily, year-round.
Prices -
Free
Events
Flicks on the Bricks
Festival of Flowers
Oregon Trail Rally-
Mondays on the Mall-
Studio on the Square
Activities
Outdoor Concerts & Live Music
Portland Farmers Market
Live News Broadcast Studio
Outdoor Movies
Sightseeing Tours
Events & Festivals -
Pioneer Courthouse Square is Portland's most exciting outdoor public venue, hosting more than 300 events and festivals each year from outdoor concerts to cultural festivals. The Square hosts Flicks on the Bricks and the Festival of Flowers.
KGW News Channel 8 Broadcasts -
KGW News Channel 8’s HD Studio on the Square is adjacent to the Square's Visitor Information Center in the southeast corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square. KGW broadcasts its morning and noon newscasts along with the News at 4 and Live @ 7 shows from the Pioneer Square Studio.
FAQs
Is there anywhere to eat inside the square?
Pioneer Courthouse Square is host to a Starbuck’s flagship store. You’ll find fantastic food and beverages from carts on the streets around the square, including Philly's on the Phly, Jean's Hot Dogs in the Square, and Shelly's Garden.
Is there shopping at the square?
Enjoy shopping at the Portland Farmers Market held Mondays at the square. The adjacent Pioneer Place is four city blocks packed with shopping, dining and entertainment. The Square is walking distance from the city’s retail core with shopping malls, boutiques, stores, art galleries and department stores, including the world-famous Nordstrom, Macy's, and Nike Flagship Store.
