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Portland Water Bureau opens the Washington Park Reservoir to the public after a yearlong delay

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project
Press release
The Washington Park Reservoir, a seismically resilient underground reservoir, has been serving Portland's west side since 2021. The area on top of the reservoir is now home to a public space for the entire community to enjoy.

Traffic Advisory: Expect heavy traffic around Washington Park on Saturday, June 14

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project
Traffic advisory
Drivers advised to use public transit, bikes or ride share alternatives to travel to and from the Washington Park Reservoir Celebration. Tichner Drive remains closed during the event.

Reminder: Join us this Saturday for a sneak peek of the iconic new Washington Park Reservoir

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project
Press release
Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Public Works Service Area for a celebration at the Washington Park Reservoir site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14!

Save the date: On June 14, celebrate the Washington Park Reservoir

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project
Press release
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

Traffic Advisory: Water Bureau begins construction on Washington Park reservoir road restoration

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Traffic advisory
Construction to build a reflecting pool on top of the new underground reservoir at Washington Park will impact local traffic within the park between late April and early November 2024.

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - January 2022 Update

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Plan ahead for trips to Washington Park—Next phase in reservoir project requires road closure

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project
Traffic advisory
Updated
Visitors to Washington Park, including the Portland Japanese Garden and Portland International Rose Test Garden, should plan for limited parking options in September due to construction near the new reservoir. Easy access to parking is available using Washington Park's free shuttle service.

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - August 2021 Update

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project
News article

Water is Flowing From Washington Park Reservoir!

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Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - June 2021 Update

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Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - April 2021 Update

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Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - February 2021 Update

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Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - December 2020 Update

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Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - October 2020 Update

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Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - August 2020 Update

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Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - June 2020 Update

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Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - April 2020 Update

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Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - January 2020 Update

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Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - February 2020 Update

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Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - December 2019 Update

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