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Darcelle XV Plaza
Public asset records for this park are shown as a transparency layer. Itemized repair costs remain pending until Portland Parks & Recreation provides verified estimates.
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Acres
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Assets
5
Repair candidates
5
Replacement-flagged
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Official Portland.gov profile
City-published park details
Darcelle XV Plaza on Portland.gov
Darcelle XV Plaza was formally renamed from O'Bryant Square on July 13, 2023, with a unanimous City Council vote led by former Parks Commissioner Dan Ryan and is currently closed due to construction renovations. It is located at 800 SW Harvey Milk St in downtown Portland, OR.
Visit the Darcelle XV Plaza project page to learn more about the current effort to re-imagine the plaza space. By collaborating with partners, PP&R aims to restore Darcelle XV Plaza and create a dynamic public space that enriches the community and activates the downtown area. The plaza was previously closed in 2018 due to structural issues in the parking garage below the plaza.
City label
Park
Year acquired
1973
Official acres
0.46
City section
Downtown
Neighborhood
Portland Downtown
Location
DirectionsHours
Darcelle XV Plaza will be reopen in summer 2026 after a major renovation project!
Amenities and activities
Plaza
Park history
Portland City Council unanimously voted to rename the downtown gathering space as Darcelle XV Plaza on July 13, 2023. The site, pronounced "Darcelle Fifteen Plaza," is supposedly near the clearing where W.C. Overton and Asa Lovejoy agreed to found a town in November 1843. Read the Council resolution.
This momentous decision pays tribute to the legendary drag performer and LGBTQ+ icon, Darcelle XV, while celebrating the vibrant LGBTQ+ history and culture that have shaped Portland.
Darcelle XV Plaza honors the remarkable legacy of Walter Cole, known by the stage name Darcelle XV. For over five decades, Darcelle XV enchanted audiences with dazzling performances, infectious energy, and a powerful message of acceptance and inclusivity.
All dogs must be leashed in this park.
Upcoming at Darcelle XV Plaza
All park eventsRepair ledger
Assessment dates are copied from the public Parks Amenities layer. Old dates mean this source does not publish a newer assessment for that asset, not that we have confirmed no newer internal inspection exists. PP&R does not publish itemized repair costs, so this ledger shows needs without dollar figures.
Bench
Bench is flagged because the public asset record shows critical condition (public code 5).
Critical condition (public code 5)Status: ActiveReplacement field: no
Public note: large wrap-around bench with severely damaged portion
Asset record 25Mapped asset pointSource assessment 2007-07-05; recency check needed
PP&R does not publish an itemized repair cost for this record, so none is shown.
Bench
Bench is flagged because the public asset record shows poor condition (public code 4).
Poor condition (public code 4)Status: ActiveReplacement field: no
Asset record 989Mapped asset pointSource assessment 2007-07-05; recency check needed
PP&R does not publish an itemized repair cost for this record, so none is shown.
Bench
Bench is flagged because the public asset record shows poor condition (public code 4).
Poor condition (public code 4)Status: ActiveReplacement field: no
Asset record 2134Mapped asset pointSource assessment 2007-07-05; recency check needed
PP&R does not publish an itemized repair cost for this record, so none is shown.
Bench
Bench is flagged because the public asset record shows poor condition (public code 4).
Poor condition (public code 4)Status: ActiveReplacement field: no
Asset record 3444Mapped asset pointSource assessment 2007-07-05; recency check needed
PP&R does not publish an itemized repair cost for this record, so none is shown.
Drinking Fountain
Drinking Fountain is flagged because the public asset record shows critical condition (public code 5).
Critical condition (public code 5)Status: ActiveReplacement field: no
Asset record 0488-DF-1Mapped asset pointSource assessment 2007-07-05; recency check needed
PP&R does not publish an itemized repair cost for this record, so none is shown.
Showing all 5 public repair candidates.
QR destination
https://parks.portlandciviclab.org/parks/darcelle-xv-plaza-488?utm_source=park_qr&utm_medium=sign&utm_campaign=park_488
Public assets
All 12The public asset layer includes `PictureID` and `Hyper_pic`, but those values point to PP&R internal file-share paths, not public image URLs. Asset-level inspection photos need a PP&R export or public ArcGIS attachments before this app can render them.
Art Work
Condition: Unknown · Status: Active
Art Work
Condition: Unknown · Status: Active
Bench
Condition: 5 · Status: Active
Bench
Condition: 4 · Status: Active
Bench
Condition: 4 · Status: Active
Bench
Condition: 4 · Status: Active
Bench
Condition: 3 · Status: Active
Bench
Condition: 3 · Status: Active
Drinking Fountain
Condition: 5 · Status: Active
Memorial
Condition: 3 · Status: Active
Permanent Trash Can
Condition: 2 · Status: Active
Permanent Trash Can
Condition: 2 · Status: Active