Construction Projects

The Entrance and Nature Center provides an inclusive welcoming entrance to Forest Park. The Nature Center will showcase the park’s special character and its timeless importance to Portland and the greater region. 

Thanks to the Parks Replacement Bond, improvements will be made at the Urban Forestry Yard. The project includes construction of a new covered and secure storage area for large equipment and an enclosed shop building.

Lead-based paint was previously used on play equipment prior to 1980. This isn’t necessarily a problem until paint deteriorates and poses an exposure risk from inhalation of dust or ingestion of paint chips.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is constructing a new active pedestrian and bicycle bridge over I‐405 at NW Flanders Street. The bridge will connect the NW District and the Pearl District with a safer and more comfortable active crossing over I‐405.

The N Greeley Multi-Use Path will be, a two-way, one-mile path on the east side of N Greeley Avenue from N Going Street to N Interstate Avenue. The two-way bicycle and pedestrian facility will be protected from vehicle traffic with continuous concrete barriers. N Greeley Avenue will also be repaved.

Thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond and a contribution from System Development Charges, outdated play structures will be replaced with safe and updated play equipment and rubberized safety surfacing at Creston Park's playground.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will construct pedestrian crossing improvements across I-405 on W Burnside and NW Couch as well as operational improvements for people driving in the area.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is constructing the Blumenauer Bridge (originally called Sullivan's Crossing) to serve as a vital connection for pedestrians and people biking between two of Portland’s fastest growing neighborhoods—Lloyd and the Central Eastside—and beyond.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is improving safety and freight traffic movement through the intersection with a dedicated right turn lane and building new sidewalk.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is constructing a new bridge in one of the region's largest industrial areas to elevate N Rivergate Blvd over the Union Pacific railroad tracks crossing the roadway.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is making improvements to pedestrian crossings and access to transit in order to reduce crashes, reduce speeds, and enhance existing bike facilities on a High Crash Corridor.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is paving SW Naito Parkway between I-405 and SW Lincoln and fully reconstructing the road between SW Harrison and SW Jefferson with safety and efficiency improvements for all travel modes.

The Parks Replacement Bond-funded electrical systems project is completed. Roof replacement work will begin in summer 2020. 

Portland Parks & Recreation has begun to shape the future of the South Park Blocks; one of Portland’s oldest and most popular parks. Rows of tall trees, native plantings, and colorful roses will remain key features, while we consider updates to make the blocks more welcoming and accessible for all.

In March 2019, Portland Parks & Recreation received a safety and structural stability assessment of Montavilla Park’s picnic shelter. The report indicates that the structure is presumed to be unsafe and must be removed to ensure visitor safety.

PBOT is working with Prosper Portland to build pedestrian enhancements along N Lombard Street to create a more comfortable environment for people walking. Work will be concentrated at N Lombard Street and N Greeley Avenue (West Node), and N Lombard Street and NE Albina Avenue (East Node).

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), in partnership with Metro, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) as well as many community partners, is working to create a safe path for bicycles and pedestrians to cross Columbia Boulevard at Chimney Park.

The Springwater Connector project will connect the north-south 70s and 80s Neighborhood Greenways with the Springwater Corridor Trail.

This project will add a walkway on NE 60th Avenue between NE Prescott Street/Cully Boulevard and NE Lombard Street (formerly known as NE Portland Highway).

This project will reorganize the roadway to provide missing bike lanes on SW 35th.