Parklane Park Opening Celebration
Thursday, June 12
3pm-6pm
- Celebrate the opening of your new park!
- Family-friendly activities and food
- Ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:30pm
- Fun and activities
Full program information:
Pavilion Stage
- 3:00-3:30pm - Centennial High School Drumline
- 3:30-4:20pm - Land Blessing and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Land Blessing: James Thinn, Diné community member
- Speakers:
- Yoana Molina Marcial, Guerreras Latinas
- Jeb Hubbs, Oliver Middle School
- Sabrina Wilson, Rosewood Initiative
- Adena Long, PP&R Director
- Jamie Dunphy, District 1 Councilor
- Loretta Smith, District 1 Councilor
- 4:30-4:40pm - Ballet Papalotl
- 5:00-5:15pm - East Metro Community Music Association Pep Band
- 5:15-5:35pm - Juggling
- 5:45-6:00pm - Ballet Paplotl
Other Park Activities
- 3:00-6:00pm:
- Street Soccer USA and Eastside Timbers Skill Area
- Skate programming
- Food, drinks, dessert
- Face paint / art activity
- Juggling lessons
- Play with musical instruments
- 4:00-5:30pm - Trail Blazers Youth Basketball
- 4:30-6:00pm - Day One Tech STEAM program
We're excited to celebrate with many wonderful groups:
AFHHO, Ballet Papalotl, Centennial Community Association, Centennial High School Drumline, Community Music Center, Cultivate Initiatives, Day One Tech, Dream Big City / FamJam, East Metro Community Music Association Pep Band, Eastside Timbers, Gresham Historical Society, Guerreras Latinas, IRCO, Latino Network, Lutheran Community Services NW, Montavilla Market, Multnomah Library, Nike, People of Color Outdoors, Portland All Wheels Welcome, Portland Harbor Community Coalition, Prosper Portland, PP&R Summer Free for All, Skate Like a Girl, Skaters for Portland Skateparks, Street Soccer USA, Trail Blazers, Turquoise Pride, Urban Forestry, Voter Education, Vibe of Portland, World Stage Theatre, Y.O.U.T.H.
Access Info:
Multiple bus lines
Limited parking in lot at Parklane Park and at Parklane Elementary School
Street Parking*
Accessible bathroom
For accommodation or translation requests, please reach out to Anna Brown, anna.brown@portlandoregon.gov or (503) 805-3014 by June 1st.
*Please be respectful of park neighbors' driveways when parking. There are paved pedestrian entrances to the park on SE Main St, Mill Main Dr, and SE 155th Avenue, and there are bike racks in the park.
Parklane Park 开业庆典
6 月 12 日，星期四
下午 3:00 - 6:00
- 庆祝新公园开业
- 有适合全家参与的免费活动与美食
- 剪彩仪式将于下午 3:30 举行
- 趣味活动！
节目信息一览：
- 下午 3:00-3:30 - Centennial High School 鼓乐队
- 下午 3:30-4:20 - 土地祝福和剪彩仪式
- 下午 4:30-4:40 - 芭蕾舞 Papalotl
- 下午 5:00-5:15 - East Metro 社区音乐协会啦啦队乐队
- 下午 5:45-6:00 - 芭蕾舞 Papalotl
- 下午 4:00-5:30 - Trail Blazers 青少年篮球
- 下午 4:30-6:00 - Day One Tech STEAM 项目
- 下午 3:00-6:00 -
- Street Soccer USA 和 Eastside Timbers Skill Area
- 滑板节目编排
- 美食、饮料、甜点
- 面部彩绘 / 艺术活动
- 杂耍课程
- 演奏乐器
路线信息：
多条公交线路
街边可停车*
无障碍卫生间
如需便利设施或翻译服务，请在 6 月 1 日或之前，通过邮箱anna.brown@portlandoregon.g…，或电话 (503) 805-3014，联系 Anna Brown。
*停车时请勿阻塞公园周边社区的车道。 公园在 SE Main St、Mill Main Dr 和 SE 155th Avenue 的入口均设有铺装路面的人行通道，公园内设有自行车停放架。
Празднование открытия Parklane Park
Четверг, 12 июня
15:00–18:00
- Присоединяйтесь к празднованию по случаю открытия нового парка
- Бесплатные развлечения и угощения для семей
- Торжественная церемония открытия состоится в 15:30
- Вас ждут развлечения и веселье!
Полная программа мероприятия
- 15:00–15:30: выступление барабанной группы школы Centennial
- 15:30–16:20: торжественная церемония открытия и благословения земли
- 16:30–16:40: танцевальный коллектив Ballet Papalotl
- 17:00–17:15: духовой мини-оркестр East Metro Community Music Association
- 17:45–18:00: танцевальный коллектив Ballet Papalotl
- 16:00–17:30: баскетбольная программа для молодежи от Trail Blazers
- 16:30–18:00: Программа STEAM от Day One Tech
- 15:00–18:00:
- уличный мастер-класс от Street Soccer USA и Eastside Timbers
- Программа по скейтбордингу
- Еда, напитки, десерты
- Роспись лиц и художественные занятия
- Уроки жонглирования
- Игра на музыкальных инструментах
Как принять участие
К парку ходят несколько автобусных маршрутов
Доступна уличная парковка*
Туалет, приспособленный для маломобильных посетителей
Если вы нуждаетесь в предоставлении специальных условий для участия или услугах перевода, вам поможет Anna Brown. Напишите ей на электронную почту anna.brown@portlandoregon.gov или позвоните по номеру (503) 805-3014 до 1 июня.
* Просим проявлять уважение к людям, живущим рядом с парком, и не загораживать машинами проезды. В парк можно попасть по асфальтированным пешеходным дорожкам со следующих улиц: SE Main St, Mill Main Dr и SE 155th Avenue. На территории парка имеются велопарковки.
Inauguración de Parklane Park
Jueves, 12 de junio
3:00-6:00 p. m.
- Celebremos la apertura del nuevo parque
- Actividades para toda la familia y comidas gratis
- Ceremonia de inauguración a las 3:30 p. m.
- ¡Diversión y actividades!
Información completa del itinerario:
- 3:00-3:30 p. m.: Banda de Centennial High School
- 3:30-4:20 p. m.: Ceremonia de inauguración y bendición del terreno
- 4:30-4:40 p. m.: Ballet Papalotl
- 5:00-5:15 p. m.: Banda de East Metro Community Music Association
- 5:45-6:00 p. m.: Ballet Papalotl
- 4:00-5:30 p. m.: Trail Blazers Youth Basketball
- 4:30-6:00 p. m.: Programa Day One Tech STEAM
- 3:00-6:00 p. m.:
- Street Soccer USA y Eastside Timbers Skill Area
- Programa de patinaje
- Comidas, bebidas y postre
- Actividad de arte y para pintarse la cara
- Clases de malabares
- Juegos con instrumentos musicales
Información de acceso:
Múltiples líneas de autobús
Estacionamiento en la calle*
Baños con accesibilidad
Si necesita adaptaciones o solicitudes de traducción, comuníquese con Anna Brown, anna.brown@portlandoregon.gov o llame al (503) 805-3014 antes del 1 de junio.
* Al estacionar, respete las entradas de los vecinos. Hay entradas peatonales pavimentadas al parque en SE Main St, Mill Main Dr y en SE 155th Avenue. También hay estacionamientos para bicicletas.
Ăn Mừng Khai Trương Công Viên Parklane
Thứ Năm, ngày 12 tháng 6
3:00 - 6:00 chiều
- Ăn mừng dịp khai trương công viên mới của quý vị
- Các hoạt động thân thiện với gia đình và đồ ăn miễn phí
- Lễ cắt băng khánh thành vào lúc 3:30 chiều
- Giải trí và nhiều hoạt động!
Thông Tin Chương Trình Đầy Đủ:
- 3:00-3:30 chiều - Đội Trống của Trường Trung Học Centennial
- 3:30-4:20 chiều - Lễ Cầu Đất và Cắt Băng Khánh Thành
- 4:30-4:40 chiều - Đoàn Múa Ballet Papalotl
- 5:00-5:15 chiều - Ban Nhạc Cổ Vũ của Hiệp Hội Âm Nhạc Cộng Đồng Phía Đông Trung Tâm Thành Phố
- 5:45-6:00 chiều - Đoàn Múa Ballet Papalotl
- 4:00-5:30 chiều - Đội Bóng Rổ Thanh Thiếu Niên Trail Blazers
- 4:30-6:00 chiều - Chương trình STEAM của Day One Tech
- 3:00-6:00 chiều -
- Khu Vực Kỹ Năng của Street Soccer USA và Eastside Timbers
- Chương trình trượt ván
- Đồ ăn, thức uống, đồ tráng miệng
- Vẽ mặt/hoạt động nghệ thuật
- Học tung hứng
- Chơi các nhạc cụ
Thông Tin Di Chuyển:
Nhiều tuyến xe buýt
Đỗ Xe trên Phố*
Phòng vệ sinh được thiết kế cho người khuyết tật
Để yêu cầu dịch vụ chỗ ở hoặc dịch thuật, vui lòng liên hệ với Anna Brown, anna.brown@portlandoregon.gov hoặc (503) 805-3014 chậm nhất vào ngày 1 tháng 6
*Vui lòng tôn trọng đường lái xe của hàng xóm quanh công viên khi đỗ xe. Có những lối vào dành cho người đi bộ được lát đá vào công viên trên phố SE Main, Mill Main Dr và SE 155th Avenue, và có giá để xe đạp trong công viên.
Project Updates
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May 2025
Parklane Park is open for public use as of noon on Friday, May 9, 2025. We will be hosting a community opening celebration on Thursday, June 12, 3pm-6pm, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30pm. More information will be shared soon!
December 2024
Increasing Tree Canopy at Parklane Park
Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky." - Kahlil Gibran
Increasing tree canopy in East Portland is a major priority to improve our health, safety, and well-being. Parklane Park is a great place to plant more trees to add beauty, shade, and habitat in the Centennial neighborhood.
There are some challenges to ensure the trees at Parklane Park can thrive. The park's northern 20 acre parcel was previously used as a rock quarry then later filled in. Because of that, this area has some drainage issues that creates an extra wet environment in the winter that not all trees enjoy.
Our arborist and landscape architect have recommended a two phase approach to planting trees. This winter, trees will be planted in the southern portion of the park and around the edges of the park. In the main area of the former quarry, contractors will be planting 47 test trees from 19 species that will be regularly monitored over 1.5 years to see how they survive and identify which species perform best.
Any trees that fail during this testing period will be replanted, along with an additional 175 trees in Spring 2027. Following that, the trees will be monitored closely for the next two years and continuing through their lifespans. The park has an irrigation system utilizing well water to ensure the trees and shrubs receive adequate water.
"He who plants a tree plants a hope." - Lucy Larcom
May 2024
Construction managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will start within the next week. The work will construct street and sidewalk improvements to improve access to and around the new Parklane Park.
Work includes reconstructing the north side of SE Main Street and SE Millmain Drive along Parklane Park’s frontage to reduce the street width and incorporate an elevated multi-modal pathway for pedestrians and bicycles.
During construction, crews will need to conduct work in the roadway on SE Main Street and SE Millmain Drive. Both streets will be temporarily converted into single lane, one-way streets headed eastbound along the Parklane Park frontage. Work is expected to wrap up this fall.
January 2024
We are excited to share the first image of the 7,500+ square foot skatepark that will be included in the Parklane Park project. PP&R is grateful for our design team for the project, Walker Macy and Grindline Skateparks.
PP&R is excited to bring more opportunities, for more Portlanders, to enjoy world-class spots to skate, ride, and roll! The five PP&R skateparks currently in the planning, design, construction, or completion phases have become a reality because of the passion and advocacy of the Portland skate community.
- Berrydale Park (construction beginning Fall 2024)
- Creston Park (finalizing community engagement and design)
- Errol Heights Park (opened December 2023)
- Old Town Skatepark (recently funded)
- Parklane Park (under construction)
April 2023 - Parking Changes Coming to Main Street
Beginning Monday, April 3, 2023, no parking will be allowed on the north side of Main Street along the edge of Parklane Park during park construction.
Why is this needed?
We are coordinating with Safe Routes to School staff and are prioritizing the safety of school children who live within walking distance of Parklane Elementary and Oliver Middle Schools.
Removing the street parking on the park side will allow us to provide a safer experience around this active construction site for everyone in the neighborhood, especially children walking to school.
What’s ahead?
A future phase of construction will include some street improvements adjacent to the park, and that may require additional temporary adjustments to ensure everyone can get around safely. We will communicate with neighbors in advance.
Once Parklane Park construction is complete, on-street parking along Parklane Park will be restored. The park construction includes a parking lot for the park and paved pathways along the southern edge of the park and throughout the park.
March 2023
Construction of the entire 25-acre Parklane Park is anticipated to begin the week of April 3, 2023. We want to thank the community for your patience, as we know this park development has been long awaited!
When construction begins, the playground, Loo, sports field, basketball court, and other park amenities in the existing southern 5-acre Parklane Park will be closed for public use until the new park opens. Please use caution when driving, walking, and biking around the active construction area.
The new park will include a playground, splash pad, basketball and tennis courts, soccer fields, community events pavilion, covered picnic areas, community garden, skate park, dog off-leash area, paved walking paths, additional restrooms, parking, and hundreds of new trees. View a rendering here.
September 2022
Since our last update in July 2022:
- The early construction work this summer was completed ahead of schedule!
- The 20-acre northern section was graded as preparation for the next phase of construction and is currently about 12" below the final finish grade elevations.
- 'Surcharge piles' (large amounts of soil) were added to compact the soil to prepare for construction of the event pavilion / half-court basketball and picnic shelters.
- Hydromulching (spraying a mixture of tackifier and fibrous material) was completed to prevent erosion over the winter.
- Drawings were submitted for building permit review.
What's next?
- Cost estimating and subcontractor bidding will begin this fall.
- Over fall and winter, drawings and calculations will be reviewed for the required building permits, and revisions will be made to address comments for final approval and building permit issuance.
- Contract negotiations and City Council approval of the main construction contract will follow.
Full Construction Work Starts Spring 2023
With the early construction work completed ahead of schedule, there will be a pause in construction work over the fall and winter. Full construction of the park, including the existing 5-acre park area, is anticipated to begin in Spring 2023.
When construction resumes in Spring 2023, the playground, Loo, sports field, basketball court, and other park amenities in the existing southern 5-acre Parklane Park will be closed for public use until the new park opens.
March 2022
We are pleased to share an update about our progress on the development of Parklane Park. There has been a lot of behind-the-scenes work and some changes to the overall design, but the project continues to move forward.
Project Challenges
Several costly and unforeseen site issues materialized during design development as more became known about the site. One major issue is the former rock quarry on the undeveloped 20-acres that was filled in with a variety of materials, which impacts stability of the site’s soils.
However, the largest single impact on the project is construction cost inflation, which has skyrocketed due to the pandemic. This has led to significant worldwide supply chain issues, labor shortages, and increased costs of all construction materials.
Design Update - March 2022
View a larger image of the updated design
Adjustments were made to the design to address construction issues and reduce project costs. This includes:
- Two grass soccer fields replaced the lit synthetic turf fields
- A second Portland Loo replaced the custom architectural restroom building
- Overall developed area was reduced by approximately 5 acres on north side, creating a larger buffer for park neighbors
- Traffic engineering study to identity on-street parking availability in consideration of PBOT’s current and upcoming projects compared to the new park’s forecasted parking needs; west parking lot was removed
- Local Improvement District (LID) as a funding mechanism for Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to perform the design and construction of the on-street parking and multi-use path improvements along park’s street frontages
- Features like sport courts and the skate park were moved out of the former quarry fill area to reduce construction costs and ensure structural stability of these hard surfaces
- Additional funding was added to the project to close the budget gap
We appreciate the community’s patience as we continue to work through these issues. While the design has changed, the overall program elements for the park has not changed, and we have kept the community’s vision of this park as the guiding direction for our work.
View a presentation of the updated park plan (March 2022).
Project Background
The site of Parklane Park was once used as an airfield, and then as a gravel quarry which was later filled with remnant debris in the 1990s. When the surrounding subdivisions were built in the 1970s, the triangular 5 acre parcel that is now Parklane Park became a Multnomah County park. Local residents planted many of the trees and installed red and white striped playground equipment, which gave the park its nickname “Candy Cane Park.”
In 1993, the park was transferred to Portland Parks & Recreation. In 2001, the City purchased an additional 20 acres to the north, the site of the former gravel quarry. The Parklane Park Master Plan was completed in 2009 and created a plan to guide the construction of the expansion. In 2016, a Loo was installed near the playground with 2014 Parks Replacement Bond funds.
There is a significant lack of parks and open spaces and a shortage of recreation facilities in the neighborhood. When fully developed, Parklane Park will serve 2,824 households, including 828 of which do not currently have ready access to any park or natural areas.
During her tenure as Parks Commissioner, Amanda Fritz launched the development of Parklane Park with $16M in SDC funds. The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant cost escalations due to inflation, labor, and supply chain issues. Because of this, Commissioner Carmen Rubio approved an additional $13.7M in SDC fund during her oversight of the Parks Bureau, for a total of $29.7M funding. This allowed for the completion of nearly all elements identified in the 2009 Master Plan (except for the aquatic center).
Project Overview
The original 5-acre portion of Parklane Park, developed in the 1970s, included an accessible play area, a basketball court, a Portland Loo, and a softball field. The new funding allowed for ADA improvements to the entire park, plus park improvements for the site's undeveloped 20 acres on the northern side. Funding was sufficient for the completion of nearly all elements identified in the 2009 Master Plan (except for the aquatic center).
The 2009 Master Plan was used as a guide for the design, and improvements included:
- Playground expansion
- A skatepark
- A pavilion with half-court basketball and two picnic shelters
- A Portland Community Garden
- Tennis courts
- Basketball court
- Dog off-leash area
- An extensive recreational path system
- Large open lawn and meadows
- Landscaping and trees
- Soccer fields
Through a Project Advisory Committee and Community Gathering events, the community helped guide the development of the design for the expanded park. The first step of the community engagement process was to check in with the Project Advisory Committee and the broader community about the Master Plan's features to see if any priorities had changed.
Project Advisory Committee Members
Asia Saechao, Benjamin Lostheart, Courteland Benson, Dasha Foerster, Jeb Hubbs, Jonathan Cruz, Kit Becker, Matt Wood, Mercedes Herrada, Riley Renner, Ron Clemenson, Roxie Sprick, Sabrina Wilson, Selenny Santiago, Sogene Mah, Terence Stilin-Rooney.
Project Timeline
Design Concept and Community Engagement
- October 14, 2019: PAC Meeting #1
- October 29, 2019: PAC Meeting #2
- November 5, 2019: Community Gathering #1
- Presentation Materials (pdf) | Comment Form Summary (pdf)
- January 21, 2020: PAC Meeting #3
- February 12, 2020: Community Gathering #2
- Presentation Materials (pdf) | Comment Form Summary (pdf)
- March 9, 2020: PAC Meeting #4
- Presentation Materials (pdf)
- May 28, 2020: PAC Meeting #5
- July 20 - August 2, 2020: Online Design Reveal and Self-Guided Tour (July 25, 2020)
- Presentation Materials (pdf) | Comment Form Summary (pdf)
- March 9, 2022: PAC Meeting #6 (final meeting)
- Presentation Materials (pdf) | Meeting Notes (pdf)
Construction Documents, Permitting, Construction, and Completion
- Design Development: Fall 2020 - Spring 2022
- Land Use Process: Winter 2021/22 - Spring 2022
- Permitting: Summer 2022 – Fall 2022
- Contracting: Winter 2022/23
- Construction:
- Summer 2021 - Fall 2021: Soil movement and tree removal work in 20-acre fenced area
- Spring 2022 – Fall 2022: Additional soil movement and site preparation work in 20-acre fenced area
- May 6, 2023 - Groundbreaking Celebration
- Spring 2023 – Spring 2025 – Construction of full 25-acre park, including closure of existing 5-acre park
- Opening Date: May 9, 2025
- Grand Opening Event: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 3pm-6pm, ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30pm