Overlook Park offers a nice contrast to the fast pace of urban life. Go for a wander around the grounds or kick off your shoes and feel the grass under your feet.
You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when visiting North Portland. Overlook Park is an ideal place to kick off here, but there are numerous other worthy places to check out. Oregon Zoo, Portland State University, and Portland Japanese Garden are not far from the recreation and green space and will top off your day nicely.