Portland's Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom This Week

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Portland's famous cherry blossoms are nearing their peak bloom at the north end of downtown's Tom McCall Waterfront Park. A warm Wednesday brought people and pets to the Japanese American Historical Plaza along the Willamette River to enjoy the fresh bloom, but peak bloom is expected to arrive in the next few days. Those looking for more picturesque signs of spring can also track the cherry blossoms at the Portland Japanese Garden in Washington Park.

Why it matters

Portland's cherry blossoms are a beloved annual tradition that signal the arrival of spring. The blooms draw thousands of visitors to the city's parks and gardens each year to enjoy the natural beauty and cultural significance of the trees.

The details

The cherry blossoms are located at the north end of downtown's Tom McCall Waterfront Park, as well as at the Portland Japanese Garden in Washington Park. A warm day on Wednesday brought many people out to the Japanese American Historical Plaza along the Willamette River to see the fresh bloom, but the peak bloom is expected to arrive in the next few days.

• The cherry blossoms are nearing their peak bloom.
• Peak bloom is expected to arrive in the next few days.

What’s next

Visitors are encouraged to visit the Waterfront Park and Japanese Garden in the next few days to see the cherry blossoms at their peak bloom.