The grass oval at The Fields Park will remain closed through winter to protect the new turf and ensure the new drainage system functions properly during the rainy season. The full park will reopen this spring. In the meantime, we are working to ensure that the new turf is being protected and that the new park drainage system is working properly.
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) thanks PacificCorp for their consistent communication as they managed their project. PP&R is now overseeing the final stages of park restoration following that work, and questions can go to PP&R's Malcolm.Hoover@PortlandOregon.gov.
The Fields Park – Protecting our newly restored park and being considerate of others
- As a reminder the grassy oval is not an off leash dog park.
- Dog off-leash issues are a top concern for many community members who enjoy and visit The Fields Park. Now that the park has been renovated, we must work together to keep it safe and clean for all visitors and ensure it is welcoming for everyone.
- Park Rangers will increase visits to the park as part of a notification and education effort before any citations are issued.
- Portland Park Rangers will also provide free leashes and park-branded poop bag holders to help the public comply with this policy and will continue to promote the PP&RLeave No Trace (LNT) Urban Park Principles.
- Park Rangers ask you to be LNT mindful at The Fields Park. As easy as 1, 3, 7.
- #1 Know Before You Go Plan ahead so you and your pets can enjoy The Fields Park responsibly. Bring waste bags and know where to enter the off-leash area. Preparation helps protect the turf and everyone's experience.
- #3 Trash Your Trash and Pick Up Poop Pack it in, pack it out, including pet waste. Leaving no trace keeps our shared spaces clean, healthy, and safe for people, wildlife, and the landscape.
- #7 Be Considerate of Others Share the space and enjoy the peace of the newly restored park.
- Leash your dog and scoop. It's the law and it's the right thing to do.
- Let's care for this place together. Our new turf is growing strong, so please keep dogs leashed to help it thrive.
- Off-leash dogs are allowed in designated area.
- Service animals are always allowed.
For more information about dogs in the Portland park system, visit portland.gov/parks/dogs
Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node (BEECN)
- A BEECN is a temporary radio communications site staffed by at least two volunteers after a major earthquake that takes down phone lines. BEECNs are places where you can report severe damage or injury or ask for emergency assistance when phones are down.
- It's best if you can stay at home and remain self-sufficient until help arrives. If that's not possible, go to a BEECN if you need to call for emergency assistance. To find the closest BEECN, either:
- Go to PortlandMaps.com, search for your address at the top right, then scroll down the right column to the bottom of the Public Safety section.
- Or view and print out a card showing all BEECN locations in the City: Download PDF fileBEECN Map and site listings
In the early 1900s, the Pearl District was a major industrial and transportation hub of Portland, with extensive rail yards, warehousing, and manufacturing facilities. In the 1950s, many industrial activities were relocated as transportation patterns shifted from water and rail to surface transit on interstate highways and air. The low rents that soon followed created spaces for artists and small businesses.
The Pearl District of today began in the early 1980s with extensive planning efforts to convert warehouses and rail yards into mixed-use development. Pearl District redevelopment gained momentum in the 1990s which resulted in urban mixed-use with multi-family residential buildings, offices, and a broad range of retail shops and services.
This is the third park that was outlined in the Portland River District Park System Urban Design Framework Study (January 2001). The study included planning and design concepts for four parks within the Urban renewal Area (URA) located between NW 10 and 11 Avenues, beginning at NW Johnson. The four parks include Jamison Square (completed 2002), Tanner Springs (completed 2005), The Fields (completed 2013), and a potential Riverfront Park. The Fields is situated within the Hoyt Street Yards portion of the Pearl District Neighborhood Association (PDNA).