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Stroll Washington Park’s new promenade with Portland’s favorite water drop and get a special insider’s look at this marvel of modern engineering
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Update, June 11, 2025: After the June 14 celebration, the site will temporarily close to the public so we can put the finishing touches on the reflecting pools and promenade. Learn more about the decision to postpone the full public opening of the site.
Join the City of Portland’s Public Works Service Area as we unveil the yearslong restoration of the Washington Park Reservoir site. This once-in-a-generation project provides a seismically resilient water supply for 360,000 westside water users and a beautiful new reflecting pool and plaza for the entire community to enjoy. The new reservoir has been supplying water since 2021.
Learn about project benefits from elected officials and stay for tours of the new plaza’s educational elements and historic features. Visitors are invited to walk the grounds and explore the city’s newest attraction.
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Washington Park Upper Reflecting Pool and Main Plaza
“This project helps cement Washington Park as one of the city’s crown jewel destinations. The park’s 3.5 million annual visitors from around the world will be able to experience the new public space,” said Deputy City Administrator for Public Works Priya Dhanapal. “The reservoir is a prime example of thoughtful planning, deliberate placemaking, and critical investments in the future of Portland.”
Full schedule to follow!