Nearby places

How These Places Fit a Franklin Sports Week

The list above mixes three kinds of places: the school's own campus, public parks and pools used for training, and the big downtown arenas where Portland's professional teams play. Each one serves a different purpose for student athletes, families and fans, so it helps to know what to expect before you head out.

Training spots in Southeast Portland

Mount Tabor Park is a well-known spot for distance runners. Its hills and looping paths are good for tempo work and hill repeats, and the park sits on an extinct volcanic cone with views over the city. Duniway Park, just south of downtown, has a public running track and is a common stop for runners who want measured laps away from a school facility. Close to the Sellwood and Eastmoreland neighbourhoods, Sellwood Pool is a seasonal outdoor city pool, and Eastmoreland Golf Course is a long-established public course that suits golfers who want practice rounds near home. Hours, lane availability and tee times change by season, so check Portland Parks & Recreation or the course directly before you go.

Big-stage venues

Providence Park in Goose Hollow is home to the Portland Timbers and Thorns, and Moda Center in the Rose Quarter hosts the Trail Blazers along with concerts and other events. Watching elite athletes up close can be a great team outing. On event days traffic and parking get busy, so many fans use TriMet's MAX light rail, which serves both areas.

Practical tips

• Confirm whether a field or court is open to the public or reserved for organised use. College grounds such as Reed's fields may have their own access rules.
• Bring layers and water. Portland weather shifts quickly, especially in spring.
• For team sessions off campus, coordinate through coaches and follow school transport and supervision guidelines.

For game times at Franklin itself, see the schedule. To read more about on-campus fields and gyms, visit the facilities page.