Construction
South Waterfront Greenway - North Reach
Parks
Active
This section of the Willamette Greenway Trail, the South Waterfront North Reach, will connect people to the Willamette River and help to restore habitat for fish and wildlife in the South Waterfront District and beyond.
Mt. Tabor Maintenance Yard Project
Parks
Under Construction
Construction started in October 2021, with expected completion in Summer 2024
Mt. Tabor Yard serves as the central dispatch for PP&R maintenance and nursery services for over 160 employees who are responsible for maintaining parks facilities and services across the city.
![Image shows the greenhouse and other warehouse buildings located in the Mt. Tabor Maintenance Yard.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2020-09/p30075_mt.-tabor-yard_before_dji_0014.jpg?itok=0oqbc5wd)
SE 150th and Division Street Park Master Plan
Parks
In Planning
The master plan for SE 150th and Division Street Park reflects a collaborative effort involving neighbors and community groups to create a welcoming space with activities for people of all ages.
![SE 150th & Division Street Park Design Drawing](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2020-05/dvision-150-master-plan-design.png?itok=X8h4-IHN)
Forest Park Entrance and Nature Center
Parks
Open
The new parking area is now open to the community for use.
The Entrance and Nature Center will provide an inclusive welcoming entrance to Forest Park. The entrance is under construction now. In a future phase (timeline TBD), the Nature Center will showcase the park’s special character and its timeless importance to Portland and the greater region.
![Forest Park Trail](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2020-04/forest-park-trail.jpg?itok=pqPaY1YN)
Grant Park Projects
Parks
Active
Active
![Grant Park](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2020-04/grant-park.jpg?itok=5jYoB1dZ)
Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Project
Parks
In Planning
Completion expected in 2025
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is preparing to rehabilitate and expand Mt. Scott Community Center (MSCC) to better serve current and future generations of Portlanders. The existing Mt. Scott pool and gymnasium will remain as is, along with the popular indoor skating rink.
![A rendered drawing of the future Mt. Scott Community Center entry on SE 72nd Avenue.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2022/mt.-scott-community-center-seismic-retrofit-and-expansion-project_2.jpg?itok=R8OyIyWi)
Washington Park South Entry
Parks
Engineering And Design
Expected Grand Opening May 2024
Construction began February 2023 and is anticipated to continue until April 2024. During this time visitors to Washington Park should expect changing traffic patterns, short delays, and an excellent experience in the Park.
![An illustrated drawing of the Washington Park South Entry concept design.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2020-08/washington-park-south-entry.jpg?itok=_7uvrBU3)
Energy Savings Performance Contract
Parks
Active
Ongoing
On September 4, 2019 City Council heard a Report from Procurement on the Regular Agenda to accept the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $978,978 from McKinstry to implement Phase 1 of the ESPC and enter into the Design-Build Contract for Phase 1 work.
![A photo of Parks staff monitoring energy efficiency.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2020-06/ppr-energy-efficiency.jpg?itok=c8DN_DX4)
Parklane Park Project
Parks
Closed While Under Construction
Expected opening date: Winter 2024/25
Thanks to funding from System Development Charges, Parklane Park will be expanded from 5 acres to 25 acres.
![A rendering of the new Parklane Park showing a green park with many walking paths and park activities.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2023/parklane-park-rendering-february-2023.jpg?itok=OywRfU6j)
Midland Park Master Plan
Parks
In Planning
Master Plan approved by City Council in November 2017
The Master Plan for Mill Park was drawn from the thoughtful ideas and feedback provided by diverse communities in East Portland. It reflects a collaboration involving neighbors and community groups to create a welcoming space with activities for people of all ages.
![An illustration of the 2017 Midland Park Master Plan.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2020-08/midland-master-plan.jpg?itok=Xr-1DeHs)
Mill Park Project
Parks
Closed While Under Construction
Construction starting August 2023, with completion in Fall 2024
Mill Park is a 5.7 acre park next to Mill Park Elementary that has an informal soft-surface walking trail, open lawn, and mature trees, but is otherwise undeveloped. Thanks to funding from System Development Charges, PP&R now has funds to improve this park.
![A group of community members including Mill Park students, Commissioner Ryan, Director Long, and Principal Heather Craig are holding golden shovels to celebrate the groundbreaking of Mill Park.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2023/ppr_mill-park_groundbreaking_09.29.2023_group_1.jpg?itok=ckAHJHgV)
Farragut Park Improvements Project
Parks
Under Construction
Expected completion in Spring 2024
In April 2021, Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio allocated $1.75M in System Development Charges (SDCs) to add new equipment suited for toddlers and remove ADA barriers for better playground accessibility.
![A rendered drawing of the Farragut Park Toddler Play Area. Young park guests enjoying earth-tone play features, including a "bird's nest" play fort.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2023/farragut-park-toddler-play-area_1_0.png?itok=fQK_j8-8)
Berrydale Park Improvement Project
Parks
In Planning
Construction will begin in Fall 2024. Completion expected in Fall 2025.
Skatepark and other robust improvements are planned for Berrydale Park in Southeast Portland.
![Berrydale Park Skatepark Open House attendees look at one of the design concept boards on July 15, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2021/berrydale-park-skatepark-open-house-1_2_1.jpg?itok=50qFwzHr)
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center Feasibility Study
Parks
In Planning
Study completion expected Summer 2024
A feasibility study is underway which will produce market, financial, and operational analyses to determine a sustainable operating plan for IFCC – a plan that is in alignment with the community’s vision.
North Portland Aquatic Center Project
Parks
In Planning
Anticipated project duration: 5-7 years / Duración prevista del proyecto: 5-7 años
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is building a new indoor aquatic center to North Portland.
![Two young swimmers enjoy some time in the pool at a Black Swimming Initiative Event at Matt Dishman Community Center.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2023/black_swimming_initiative_20230513-6585_bob-kerns_npac-webpage_0.jpg?itok=5tQc0hyy)
Red Electric Trail
Parks
In Planning
Design work begins Fall 2022
This project will create design and construction drawings to build a western segment of the Red Electric Trail, from SW Shattuck Road to SW Cameron Road. The trail will eventually connect to PBOT's recently constructed bridge within the eastern edge of the trail.
Kelley Point Park Project
Parks
In Planning
Planning is underway; community engagement will start in 2024
Planning is underway for a new trail connection and other improvements at Kelley Point Park, located at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in North Portland.
![A wide view a family at the beach of Kelley Point Park. It's a partly cloudy day and a log is visible floating just offshore; trees with green leaves are in the left foreground; with the image dominated by the waters of the Columbia River](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2022/kelley-point-park-2021-1.jpg?itok=sBqh1Li3)
Wilkes Creek Headwaters Development
Parks
Upcoming
Planning starting summer 2024
The community is invited to join Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) in planning improvements for Wilkes Creek Headwaters, a 20.7-acre site near NE 154th Avenue and NE Fremont Street in the Wilkes neighborhood.
![Four people walking along a grassy path next to native trees.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2023/ppr-staff-touring-wilkes-headwaters-photo-courtesy-of-ppr-2.jpg?itok=SWbulNYx)
Light Pole Safety Project
Parks
Under Construction
2023-24
This page contains information and updates about Portland Parks & Recreation's Light Pole Safety Project.
![A newly-installed light pole in SE Portland's Colonel Summers Park, November 2023.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2023/colonel-summers-park-new-lightpole-11-2-2023_2_0.jpg?itok=rGF8GBYJ)
North Parks Blocks Extension
Parks
In Planning
Expected completion of PNCA Block in Spring 2027
This project will extend the North Parks Block to include the "PNCA Block," the block between NW Hoyt and Glisan Streets. It will also include park blocks further north, to be developed fully at a later date.
![An aerial view of the area near the North Park Blocks. A green square and rectangle overset on the photo show where the park blocks will be extended.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_2_1_600w/public/2024/npb-photo-01-smaller.jpg?itok=SN3vcDZj)
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