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Summer fun at Gateway Discovery Park
Gateway Discovery Park holds free events and activities during the summer, including Free Lunch + Play, Wednesday Lunchtime Family-Friendly Performances, Arts in the Parks, and more!
The splash pad will be on from the second or third week of June through Labor Day.
Weekly Summer Events at Gateway Discovery Park
Spend the day at Gateway Discovery Park this summer!
| Event Name | Date/Times |
|---|---|
| Free Lunch + Play- Join us for free lunches (11am-11:45am) plus free arts & crafts, games, and special events on the plaza. Free lunches are for youth 18 & under. | Monday- Friday, June 22- August 21 9am-2pm (no program July 3) |
| Tennis on the Go- Drop in and play with foam balls and youth racquets on our portable nets. | Mondays, June 22- August 17 9am - 2pm |
| DJ Time with DJ George - Enjoy family-friendly music while you play in the plaza and splash pad! | Mondays & Fridays, June 22 - August 21 11am-1pm |
| Performances for Youth and Families- See details below for special events. | Wednesdays, July 1 - August 19 11:30am-12:30pm |
| Sing Along with Teacher Brittany- Make new friends with Teacher Brittany and her guitar as we sing in English and Spanish. | Thursdays, June 25-August 20 11:30am-12:30pm |
Special Events & Wednesday Concert Series
| Event | Date/Times |
|---|---|
| DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid - Join this high-energy Bollywood/bhangra dance party and learn a few South Asian dance moves. | Wednesday, July 1 11:30am -12:30pm |
| Hip Hop Soulsation Academy – Enjoy a dance showcase and lesson with Portland's premier, family-oriented dance studio. | Wednesday, July 8 11:30 -12:30pm |
| Prismagic – Come and delight in a heartfelt aerialist performance including balloon animals and face painting from 11am-12pm. Performance 12-12:30pm. | Wednesday, July 15 11am -12:30pm |
Zbu Hoopism – Come see hula hoop artist sharing her unique blend of flow, movement, freedom, and play in an accessible way. Hula Hoop Workshop with Zbu on Tuesday, July 28 11:30am-12pm | Wednesday, July 22 11:30am - 12:30pm |
| Cultural Roots & Rhythms at Gateway – Let's celebrate culture, community, and connection. | Saturday, July 25 3 - 7pm |
| Johnel Crux Magician – Come on down for a captivating magic show that will spark your imagination! | Wednesday, July 29 11:30am -12:30pm |
| Original Practice Shakespeare – Experience a delightful performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." | Wednesday, August 5 11:30am - 12:30pm |
| Friends of Noise Showcase – Explore amazing young artists who are sure to bring joy to fans of all ages. | Wednesday, August 12 & 19 11:30am - 12:30pm |
| Movie in the Park: Hoppers (2026) PG – Event starts at 7:30pm with free popcorn. Movie starts at dusk | Friday, August 14 7:30pm |
| Aaron Nigel Smith & Friends – Bring everyone to this family dance party. | Saturday, August 22 3 - 7pm |
Free Lunch + Play
Come play with us and grab a free lunch this summer at Gateway Discovery Park! Hands on games, crafts, and play will be held on the Plaza. This is a drop-in program.
- June 22-August 21, Monday through Friday from 9am-2pm
- Free Lunch held from 11:00-11:45am, first come, first served.
- Free Lunch + Play website
Gateway Discovery Park rental and event manual
Gateway Discovery Park is a positively activated plaza with on-site staff during events and rentals to ensure the park is fun, safe, and welcoming!
- 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.
Map
Year acquired
2009
Size in acres
3.01
History
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