Completed Construction
Barbara Walker Crossing
Parks
Completed
Completed October 2019
Portland’s 30-mile Wildwood Trail once suffered a major flaw: its crossing at Burnside Road. With an average 18,000 vehicles passing daily, hikers were forced to dodge traffic in their pursuit of nature. The Barbara Walker Crossing now enhances access to nature by making this crossing safe.
Delta Park - Urban Forestry Facilities
Parks
Completed
Construction completed in Winter 2021/22
Thanks to the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond, improvements were made at the Urban Forestry Yard. The project included construction of a new covered and secure storage area for large equipment and an enclosed shop building.
Lead Paint Control Program
Parks
Completed
Completed in 2018
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.
Columbia Children's Arboretum ADA Improvement Project
Parks
Completed
Completed June 2023
Portland Parks & Recreation has completed an improvement project at the Columbia Children's Arboretum. The Columbia Children's Arboretum Management Plan outlines a long-term vision for the park: to protect the site's natural resources while providing needed recreational opportunities.
Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park Playground Project
Parks
Completed
Completed Spring 2020
A new playground area, pathways, irrigation improvements, and other park amenities were added to Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park, thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond and System Development Charges.
Multnomah Arts Center Seismic and ADA Improvements
Parks
Completed
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Multnomah Arts Center received seismic and ADA improvements through the Parks Replacement Bond.
Citywide Play Piece Replacements and Drainage Repairs
Parks
Completed
Completed Spring 2020
Thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond, new play pieces were installed at 19 playgrounds, and drainage repairs were made at 11 playgrounds.
Gilbert Primary Park Playground Project
Parks
Completed
Completed Fall 2019
Gilbert Primary Park had some of the oldest play equipment in the parks system, dating back to the late 1960s. A new playground and ADA pathway improvements were installed at Gilbert Primary Park, thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond.
Washington Park Master Plan
Parks
Active
Master Plan accepted by City Council in March 2018
The updated master plan for Portland's iconic Washington Park has been accepted by City Council on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
Creston Park Playground Project
Parks
Completed
Now open
Thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond and a contribution from System Development Charges, outdated play structures have been replaced with safe and updated play equipment and rubberized safety surfacing at Creston Park's playground.
Errol Heights Park Project
Parks
Completed
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The reimagined 16-acre park includes restored natural areas, wildlife viewing spots, better ADA access on trails, an elevated walkway, splash pad, skate spot, Portland Loo, art installation, and new play and picnic areas.
Portland Open Space Sequence Restoration Project
Parks
Completed
Completed Summer 2019
The project includes historic restoration of Keller Fountain Park, Pettygrove Park, Lovejoy Fountain Park, and the Source Fountain. This project is in partnership with the Halprin Landscape Conservancy and funded by the Portland Open Space Sequence Local Improvement District and the City of Portland
Montavilla Community Center HVAC Project
Parks
Completed
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Thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond, Montavilla Community Center got a new roof and new heating/cooling units (HVAC).
Hillside Park Sports Field Renovation
Parks
Completed
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Hillside Park’s grass athletic field will be closed from August 27, 2018, through March 1, 2019, while undergoing much-needed renovation.
Matt Dishman Community Center, Pool, and Spa Project
Parks
Completed
Work completed in Fall 2020
The Parks Replacement Bond-funded electrical systems and roof replacement work is now complete.
South Park Blocks Master Plan
Parks
Completed
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Portland Parks & Recreation has begun to shape the future of the South Park Blocks; one of Portland’s oldest and most popular parks. The Mayor and City Commissioners unanimously accepted the South Park Blocks Master Plan on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
Springwater Trail (Sellwood Gap) Trail Project
Parks
Completed
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The Sellwood Gap (SE Umatilla to SE 13th Avenue) trail project will help close the gap between the Springwater on the Willamette Trail with the Springwater Corridor Trail by providing an off-street 12-foot path parallel to the Oregon Pacific mainline track from SE Umatilla to SE 13th Avenue.
Bridge Over Columbia Boulevard
Parks
Engineering And Design
Design underway
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.
Laurelwood Park Project
Parks
Completed
Completed in December 2021
In 2013, a robust Laurelwood Park Vision and Master Plan was completed and approved with the intent to create a signature public space that will serve as a centerpiece for the continued development along the SE Foster Road corridor.
Pittock Mansion Parking Plan
Parks
Active
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Located just minutes from downtown Portland, Pittock’s beautiful natural setting, incredible overlook, historic Pittock Mansion, and the proximity to Forest Park make it a natural destination for hundreds of thousands visitors each year.
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