- Open Daily: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Free Admission
East side: a still reflection pool at the base of the main spire. On a calm morning, it doubles the temple.
West side: a fountain feeds an infinity pool — moving water instead of still.
Inside the visitors’ center stands a reproduction of Bertel Thorvaldsen’s Christus — the same figure you may have seen in Salt Lake City or Rome, rendered in white marble with arms open.
A large, beautifully crafted fountain featuring intricate mosaic tilework—a centerpiece of artistry and tranquility on the grounds.
The temple sits in Lake Oswego, just off I-5 near the Highway 217 interchange, about eight miles south of downtown Portland. From the freeway, the spires are visible through the firs — but the grounds themselves are quieter than the location suggests. The tree line does most of the work.
Parking is on-site and free.
Beautiful, expansive, and meticulously maintained — the gardens surrounding the temple change with the Pacific Northwest seasons.
Tulips, daffodils, and banks of azaleas open beneath the trees each spring, set against the temple’s marble walls. The display shifts as the season moves.
First place from Portland’s Royal Rosarians, 1994. Peak bloom runs June through September.
Mature Pacific Northwest conifers enclose the grounds and set the scale for everything else. They’re the reason the site feels secluded despite sitting minutes from I-5.
Tulips, daffodils, and azaleas in spring; roses through summer. The beds are rotated through the year, so the grounds look different in April than in October.
Testimonies of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, in their own words.
One of thousands worldwide where you can research your ancestry and roots. Also available online at FamilySearch.org.
What temples are for and what happens inside — the question most visitors arrive with.
A Church bookstore offering Christian books, scriptures, and inspirational literature for purchase.
The temple grounds are one of the most photogenic spots in the Portland area. Photography is welcome throughout the gardens, fountains, and exterior grounds.
Words and photos can only capture so much. Come experience the peace and beauty of this sacred place in person—open every day, always free.
