Dawson Park playdate highlights - July 25, 2025

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Safe Blocks hosted a playdate event in North Portland at Dawson Park on July 25, 2025, from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Children and families from the nearby Arc-En-Ciel Montessori School joined in the playdate with over 30 children and parents. 

Park Rangers were also present for public safety to support the event.

The Dawson Park playdates support creating a vibrant community by activating the space with positive activities to help reduce gun violence. The intent is to support and assist children and parents to feel comfortable being in a park that previously experienced gun violence and to be able to navigate public spaces while being safe.