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This map shows the status of all Bond projects and links to their project pages.
Featured Stories from the Bond Annual Reports
Bond Annual Reports - Executive Summary
Bond Annual Reports - Full Length
Bond Audits and Transparency Survey
The bond language approved by voters ensured that there would be at least two audits over the lifetime of the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond. The first audit was completed by an outside firm at the midway point of the Bond in 2019. Another audit will be completed at the end of the Bond.
The key finding from this audit were:
- Bond Program funds were being spent in a manner that adheres to the language of the measure approved by the voters
- The Bond program was operating in a fiscally responsible manner, including maintaining fiscal accountability as a core driver, ensuring Bond dollars are clearly and separately track, and ensuring integrity and accuracy of financial statements.
Learn more about the 2019 audit findings:
The Bond Oversight Committee recommended that PP&R Bond staff look into whether efforts to be transparent with the community were effective. They also wanted PP&R to gauge if the public feels the Bond program has been open and transparent. Based on this recommendation, PP&R published an online survey as part of the Bond's Year 3 Annual Report.
Some highlights from the survey:
- Only 10% of responses rated the Bond's transparency as poor/very poor.
- More than 75% had heard about the Bond and/or its projects, generally through signage at a park or community center or through an email.
- A majority of participants knew the Bond was focused on maintenance and repair.
Read the full Communications and Transparency Survey Report.
Bond Oversight Committee
When voters supported the Parks Replacement Bond, they also approved forming a committee of community members to oversee how their dollars are spent. The Bond Oversight Committee's role has been to review and provide feedback on program progress; including financial metrics and other assurances contained in voter information. The Committee has reported annually to City Council and our community regarding performance and progress toward goals.
The Oversight Committee is composed of four community members appointed to three-year terms by the Portland City Council; members may be re-appointed. Members are to be people with experience in community engagement, equity, finance, public works, auditing, business, construction, public contracting and/or budgeting.
Members
Karl Cheng
Karen Loper Tracy
David Staczek
Brianna Westenskow
Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report
Bond Projects - Under Construction
Bond Projects - Completed
- Argay Park Tennis Courts
- Bloomington Park Restrooms
- Colonel Summers Splash Pad and Loo
- Couch Park Playground
- Creston Park Playground
- Delta Park Urban Forestry Facilities
- East Portland Community Center ADA Accessibility
- Ed Benedict Park Restrooms and Pathways
- Fernhill Park Playground and Water Line Repairs
- Foley-Balmer Natural Area Bridge
- Forest Park Bridges
- Gabriel Park Playground
- Gilbert Primary Park Playground
- Glenhaven Park Playground
- Glenwood Park Restrooms
- Grant Outdoor Pool
- Kenton Park Playground
- Lents Park Playground
- Marshall Park Bridge
- Matt Dishman Community Center Pool and Spa
- Matt Dishman Community Center Roof
- Mt. Tabor Park Summit Restrooms
- Multnomah Arts Center Cottages - ADA Repairs and Seismic Improvements
- North Park Blocks Playground
- Parklane Park Loo
- Peninsula Park Outdoor Pool
- Pier Park Loo
- Pioneer Courthouse Square
- Raymond Park Loo
- Rieke Field
- Sellwood Park Kitchen Roof
- Sellwood Pool Bathhouse Roof
- Springwater Corridor Bridge at SE 45th Avenue
- Springwater Corridor Bridge at SE Circle Avenue
- St. Johns Community Center Roof
- Ventura Park Playground
- Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park Playground (formerly Lynchview Park)
- Washington Park Rose Garden ADA Accessibility Improvements
- Wilkes Park Loo