Last updated 3/17/2025
Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente, announces an exciting new route! The Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways route will take place on September 14, 2025. This route will be unique as there is so many gems to feature in the heart of Downtown Portland for Portlanders and visitors! The event will have a block party feel to celebrate the spirit of Portland and spotlight what makes our city truly unique. Embrace all that Downtown Portland has to offer, through sustainability and community spirit, by joining the festivities of the Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways event!
Participants are welcome to join the Downtown Portland route at any point, to explore all that Downtown Portland has to offer. This event route is designed to showcase Downtown businesses, public spaces, and cultural destinations. There will be areas along the route where circulation slows for vendor marketplaces, community booths, free family-friendly activities, and live entertainment. Come join the party at the Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways event!
Do you want to learn more about Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways event? Keep up to date by texting “Downtown” to 888-520-0526 for the latest event updates and thrilling details on entertainment and activities. Standard text message rates may apply. Opt-out anytime by texting STOP.
Volunteer at the Downtown Portland event
Volunteering is an opportunity to support an event that truly celebrates community and have a chance to participate in the festivities of Sunday Parkways as well! Each shift lasts 3.5 hours, so you’ll have plenty of time after your shift to enjoy the celebration, plus you’ll receive a free commemorative t-shirt!
Register to be a vendor at the Downtown Portland event
Portland Sunday Parkways vendors help the marketplace come to life! Are you interested in being a vendor at Portland Sunday Parkways events? Vendors sell food and other items, promote their organization, increase brand awareness to thousands of attendees, and more. Please complete the vendor registration to become a vendor!
Downtown Portland event route
Please stay tuned for more exciting details regarding the Downtown Route as they are released!
Participants are welcome to start anywhere on the route and bike, walk, or roll as you explore the featured parks. This event route will feature unique entertainment, community booths, and vendors, so make sure you have time to visit each one.
Prepare for street closures
During Portland Sunday Parkways events, streets along the route will be closed to motorized traffic for the day with limited access for people living on the route. There are designated crossing points for motorized traffic, but it is best to avoid driving in the area during the event as you will experience long delays. The event route’s intersections will have temporary barricades set up with volunteers available to help people get where they need to go.
Event program & features
Stay tuned for updates regarding entertainment and family-friendly activities that will be featured along the route!
At each featured stop:
- Free Entertainment & Activities - Whether you're new to biking or just love soaking up the sun outdoors, each park hosts a variety of free family-friendly activities and live entertainment.
- Vendor Marketplace – Each park includes a vendor marketplace featuring local businesses, food vendors, sponsors, and community organizations. Help us keep everyone safe by walking through the vendor marketplace as it can get congested.
- Quick Fix Bike Repair – A local bike shop provides free basic bike repair services during the event.
- Information Booth - Stop by for an event brochure, first aid services, water station, or lost and found. You can also receive a vintage Sunday Parkways shirt by donating to this program ($5 minimum).
- Seating Area – Kick back and relax or enjoy some food at the seating area which provides tables and chairs.
- Bike Parking – Bike racks are available at each featured park.
- ADA Park Entrances - Either permanent or temporary, ADA ramp entrances are available at each featured stop.
- Restrooms – Portable restrooms, including ADA units, are available at each featured park.
Visit Kaiser Permanente booths at each featured stop
- Stop by any of the Kaiser Permanente booths located at the featured stops to pick up a special event map.
- Travel to each Kaiser Permanente booth located at each featured stop to participate in the activity and receive a sticker for your special event map.
- Bring your completed special event map to any Kaiser Permanente booth to receive a prize!
Learn more information by visiting Kaiser Permanente’s website.
Getting to the event
There are so many ways to get to the Portland Sunday Parkways events! Be sure to plan your route in advance so that you have the best commute mapped out for you and your journey! Below are some resources to make your trip itinerary go as smoothly as possible.
By bike
For those of you riding your bike, check out the Portland By Cycle’s Citywide Bike Map. It will direct you to the route via neighborhood greenways and the least-congested arteries.
By scooter
Portland has shared scooter programs that you can access from your phone and pay by the minute to use.
By transit
- Go to the TriMet Trip planner for transit information.
- Make sure you are looking at “Sunday” routes as they will be different from the weekday schedule.
- Did you know TriMet buses are equipped with bike racks? Here’s a quick video on how to mount your bike on a TriMet bus.
- Learn about Trimet’s plan to convert to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040 here: Converting to a Greener Bus Fleet.