Playground improvement project
Between May 12 and June 12, Portland Parks & Recreation staff will be installing new playground surfacing at Gateway Discovery Park. During this time, the playground will be closed.
Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we hope you will enjoy the new playground once work is complete in June.
Free Lunch + Play
During the summer, the Free Lunch + Play program runs Monday through Friday in the Plaza from late June to late August of each year, serving free meals to youth ages 18 and under from 11am-11:45am.
Gateway Discovery Park rental and event manual
Gateway Discovery Park is a positively activated plaza that has on-site staff during events and rentals to ensure the park is fun, safe, and welcoming for all!
- Gateway Discovery Park is available for public and private rentals and events.
- Our staff are actively involved in the coordination, education, and day of event site management to ensure your event goes smoothly, to familiarize you with the site, and to ensure rental policies and guidelines are followed.
- We will work with you to customize your rental to our unique outdoor spaces and will do event meetings, site walk-throughs, and provide advice about the space.
Picnic rentals
Gateway Discovery Park is now available for picnic rentals and more! To reserve a picnic area at Gateway Discovery Park, call (503) 823-2525 or click here to make a reservation online.
Rental and event use forms and applications
Rental applications are accepted up to 12 months in advance of load-in date.
In 2008, the Portland Development Commission (PDC) and Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) purchased three adjacent properties totaling 4.2 acres. PDC and PP&R currently share joint title of the parcels. Based on community input and previous planning efforts, it was determined that the now vacant site should become a 3.2 acre neighborhood park, and 1 acre of complementary mixed-use development. The park was constructed in part with funding from Prosper Portland (formerly the Portland Development Commission.) Harper's Playground participated in the design process and contributed funding to the Universally accessible play area.
Accessibility Notes
Parking
- Street parking with designated ADA spaces
- Paved pathway to play area
- 50 feet to play area
Play Area
- Universally accessible unitary play surfacing
Play Equipment
- Universally accessible play equipment and play features
- Universally-accessible adaptive swings and spin
- Accessible sand and water play table
- Nature discovery area
- Sensory play elements
- Accessible climbing structure
Other Amenities
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible drinking fountains
- Accessible picnic tables