A Sacred Place Since 1989

The first temple in Oregon — rising in quiet splendor among the Douglas-fir trees of the Pacific Northwest.

Standing on seven acres in Lake Oswego, just a few miles miles south of Portland, the temple's gleaming marble spires rise above a canopy of Douglas-fir trees, visible to motorists along I-5. Reflection pools, a fountain, and manicured gardens invite all visitors to experience a place of beauty and peace.

1989

Dedicated

42nd

Dedicated

1st

In Oregon

Our Story

1960s

Land Acquired

The Church purchases land, 7.3 acres, in Lake Oswego, originally intended for a junior college.

1984

Temple Announced

President Spencer W. Kimball announces plans to build a temple in Portland during General Conference.

1986

Groundbreaking

Gordon B. Hinckley, First Counselor in the First Presidency, presides at the groundbreaking.

1989

Temple Dedicated

Gordon B. Hinckley dedicates the Church’s 42nd temple over three days and eleven sessions.

Today

A Living Legacy

The Portland Oregon Temple continues to serve members throughout Oregon and parts of Washington, welcoming visitors to its grounds and Visitors’ Center to learn, reflect, and find peace.

Distinctive Design

The Portland Oregon Temple stands 181 feet tall across 80,500 square feet. The structure has a modern six-spire design clad in white Vermont marble with a green slate roof.

Architect Leland A. Gray adapted the floorplan from the Las Vegas Nevada Temple, crafting a landmark that feels both monumental and naturally at home among the evergreens of the Pacific Northwest.

Six-spire modern design reaching 181 feet at its tallest point
White Vermont marble exterior with green marble trim and slate roof
East reflection pool and west infinity pool with fountain
Angel Moroni statue atop the main eastern spire
Four ordinance rooms and fourteen sealing rooms
In 1994, the lush rose gardens were recognized by Portland’s Royal Rosarians

What Temples Mean to Us

Temples hold a special place in the faith and practice of Latter-day Saints around the world.

House of the Lord

Temples are considered the most sacred spaces on earth—places where heaven and earth feel close together.

Eternal Families

Marriages and family bonds are sealed for eternity, reflecting the belief that family relationships continue beyond this life.

Peace & Revelation

A place to step away from the world, seek guidance, and find clarity through prayer and quiet reflection.

Jesus Christ

Everything about the temple is meant to point one’s heart and mind to Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.

– Psalm 27:4

Experience It for Yourself

The temple grounds and Visitors’ Center are open to all. Come see this historic landmark and discover why it’s touched so many lives.