About

WELCOME TO ELK ROCK GARDEN

Elk Rock Garden is located on a hillside estate overlooking the Willamette River in the Dunthorpe neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. It is free and open to the public.

LOCATION:                     11800 S Military Lane in Portland, Oregon

GARDEN HOURS:          8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
                                             Closed on major holidays.

ACCESS is via a public one lane neighborhood road. Please respect the speed limit.
Parking onsite is free but limited.  Please note, Elk Rock Garden is not responsible for your car nor it’s contents.

There are no public bathrooms.

Please note this garden is a quiet place for all to enjoy.  Restrictions are as follows:

  • No commercial photography
  • No dogs
  • No picnics
  • No lawn games

Children are free to run on the lawns but not on the paths. Please be mindful of your little ones.

Private tours are available.  Please contact Nancy Truszkowski at 971-645-2684 to make arrangements.

ATTENTION:  We are hiring! 
We are looking for an Executive Director is both passionate about preservation and gardens:  Click HERE for details, the job description and where to send your resume.        

We are looking for a Head Gardener who is skilled and passionate about gardening.  Click HERE for details, the job description and where to send your resume.