Portland Firefighters Park
Interactive Park Map
About the Location
Memorial Centerpiece
The park's centerpiece is the David Campbell Memorial, dedicated in 1928 to honor Portland Fire Chief David Campbell, who died in the line of duty in 1911.
The memorial, designed by renowned architect Paul Philippe Cret, features a fountain and pool constructed of Caen stone, a light-colored limestone imported from France. A bronze bas-relief portrait of Chief Campbell adorns the fountain head, along with the inscription "Greater love hath no man than this."
Historical Significance
The memorial also includes bronze plaques commemorating other Portland firefighters who lost their lives in service.
In 2010, the David Campbell Memorial was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its historical and architectural importance to the city of Portland.
Park Layout and Maintenance
Surrounding the memorial is a grassy area that makes up the eastern half of the triangular space. While officially considered part of the park, this section was added after the memorial's construction.
The entire park area is city right-of-way, owned by the city of Portland but not maintained by Portland Parks and Recreation. Instead, care for the park is provided by the David Campbell Memorial Association.
Community Remembrance
The park serves as a place of remembrance and reflection, honoring the sacrifices made by Portland's firefighters.
Each June, a memorial ceremony is held at the site to pay tribute to fallen firefighters.
