Mill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon, is the smallest park in the world. And now, it has the smallest website in the world. And that tiny Mill Ends Park website has been nominated for a Webby. So you should vote for it. Please. And thank you.

https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/websites-and-mobile-sites/general-desktop-mobile-sites/netart

Mill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon, holds the unique distinction of being the world’s smallest park, a title recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. Nestled in the heart of downtown Portland along the bustling Naito Parkway, this diminutive park spans a mere two feet in diameter. Established in 1948 by journalist Dick Fagan, Mill Ends Park began as a quirky column narrative before evolving into a beloved city landmark. Over the years, it has served as a whimsical testament to Portland’s vibrant community spirit and its penchant for playful urban features. Visitors to Portland often seek out Mill Ends Park to experience its charming miniature size and the imaginative stories surrounding its inception and various installations, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring the unique cultural tapestry of Portland, Oregon.

https://millends.com

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All because of a blog. Weird.

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big story this week is about the world’s
smallest park it’s teeny tiny Park
Milan’s Park the smallest park in the
world and you know get us Book of World
Records and that kind of thing but this
week I heard that the smallest park in
the world also has the teeniest tiniest
smallest website in the world if you
want to see the mils Park website a fan
of mils Park has created one that is
three pixels by 3 pixels but the good
news is they also let you zoom in and as
you can see there are a few things you
can click through there you can learn
more about the park you can take some
quizzes you can figure out where the
park is

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