On March 22, 2025, staff from Portland Fire, Portland Parks, and two dozen volunteers gathered to remove large accumulations of flammable debris from Governors Park – nearly 5 dump trucks worth in 3 hours! Cleanups like this help reduce the amount of woody debris on the forest floor, reduce the number of weedy and invasive […]
Category: Parks
SW residents are strategizing ways to improve safety on Shattuck Road. An opportunity to connect other constituents is scheduled for February 12, 2025. Comments regarding safety on Shattuck expressed at the meeting or sent to contact@swhrl.org will be compiled and presented to elected officials. 7:00 to 7:20 PM (including Q&A): Mimi Phillips (Portland Bureau of […]
Hear from Portland City Council and Mayoral Candidates about Portland’s Parks Before you vote this fall, find out what Portland city council and mayoral candidates think about Portland’s parks. Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) invited each Portland city council and mayoral candidate to share their thoughts with voters on Portland’s parks system. City councilors and the mayor will […]
The “No Ivy Day” event at Governors Park located off SW Davenport and are looking for more volunteers. You can find out more and registration information for the Governors Park site at portland.gov/park/no-ivy-day-2024. The region wide event is organized by the Portland Parks and Recreation Natural Areas Stewardship. On October 26th, you could help remove invasively […]
SWHRL members are meeting Wed. Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m., at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The focus will be Parks and Natural Areas. Candidates for office may introduce themselves during public comment period.
Portland Permitting & Development’s recommendation to the Hearings Officer for the Alpenrose/Raleigh Crest Land Use application is now available. At this time, the application does not fully meet the criteria needed for approval, as summarized on pages 60-61 of the report. The developer can provide the missing information before the hearing or ask that the hearing record […]
Everybody Plays Playground Campaign. Investing in Inclusive Play, Investing in Communities. Portland Parks Foundation is raising funds to help all of our playgrounds be more compliant with the American Disabilities Act and friendly to all family members. Details about this effort will be discussed after the regular board meeting in September and at the October […]
Mark your calendar for the Explore Marquam Nature Park Event on Saturday, October 5, from 9-noon. There will be fun activities for all ages along with snacks and raffle prizes! There’s something for everyone: scavenger hunts, guided hikes, a stewardship project, a nature photography workshop, and an introduction to iNaturalist community science. Learn more and […]
This esteemed award honors Bill Naito (1925-1996), a businessman, civic leader, and philanthropist who founded Portland’s Urban Forestry Commission in 1974, serving as chair until his passing. Through his humor, persistence, and imaginative approach, Mr. Naito inspired individuals to recognize the numerous benefits that trees bring to our city. The Bill Naito Community Trees Award recognizes our […]