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Construction
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.
Active
In November of 2014, Commissioners Fritz and Fish invited Portlanders to engage in a conversation about the future of Mt. Tabor reservoirs.
Construction expected to start in Late Winter / Spring 2021
In planning
Mt. Tabor Yard serves as the central dispatch for PP&R maintenance and nursery services for about 140 employees who are responsible for maintaining parks facilities and services across the city.

Construction: Summer 2020 - Winter 2021/22
Under construction
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.

Start date
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.

Construction slated to begin Summer 2021
In planning
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.

Parks
Active
Active

A new Errol Heights Park is coming in 2022
In planning
The Errol Heights Park Master Plan concept design is for a 16-acre park, with plans to protect and restore the lower natural wetland and riparian areas, improve and expand existing trails for ADA access, and develop the upper plateau land for play areas, picnics and gardening.

Revised design will be available in early 2021
In planning
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.

Timeline TBD
In planning
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.
Expected Grand Opening Summer 2022
Engineering and design
In April 2019, Portland Parks & Recreation begin planning and design development to implement the first part of the South Entry Vision in the South Entry area of Washington Park from Highway 26.

Coming in 2022
In planning
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.

Parks
Coming in 2021
Under construction
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.

Ongoing
Active
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.

Parks
Expected opening date: Fall 2022
In planning
Thanks to funding from System Development Charges, Parklane Park will be expanded from 5 acres to 25 acres.

Opening expected in winter 2021/22
Under construction
A new, more inclusive and accessible play area will replace the playground at SW 37th Avenue and SW Vermont Street.

Parks
Master Plan approved by City Council in November 2017
In planning
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.

Parks
Expected opening in summer 2024
In planning
Help shape the future of Mill Park!

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