Walk this favorite route of former Oregon Walks Executive Director Steph Routh. This walk is self-lead, so you can walk at your own convenience. Who can resist a walk around an extinct volcano? And if that weren't enough, maybe the idea of checking out the reservoirs that have historically held much of Portland's drinking water …
Walk this favorite route of former Oregon Walks Executive Director Jess Thompson. This walk is self-lead, so you can walk at your own convenience. This beautiful walk is 2.6 miles. You will enjoy strolls through 2 award-winning parks in Portland, as well as gorgeous views of the Willamette River and Forest Park from the Willamette Bluff. Directions: Starting …
Parkrose Pedal is an annual community cycling and walking event that centers youth and student culture, vibrancy and freedom. It’s an event that is the quintessential -‘Both/And’- because it is an opportunity to gather in community for physical joy. And, it’s also our youth taking up space in ways that affirm their right to exist …
Sometimes when we visit streets like 82nd we only see the challenges in front of us (which there are many!). However, there are neighborhood and community gems just past the whizzing cars that make this place special. Check out some of Noel's favorite parks and trails just past 82nd Avenue. Includes a former landfill turned …
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ALERT CHANGE OF DATE: 9/8 Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. It's a walk through history as we explore Portland’s past that was eerie, spooky and at times downright weird.
Join Oregon Walks' Plans & Projects Committee to walk a stretch of SE 82nd pre-jurisdictional transfer. We'll meet in Essex Park at 79th and Center St. and walk east to where this Neighborhood Greenway ends at 82nd Ave. From there we'll head south to see the current land use and pedestrian conditions along this urban …
This walk will start by the lower terminal of the OHSU aerial tram. We’ll wander through the South Waterfront area using a variety of pedestrian infrastructure such as sidewalks, plazas, shared streets, a greenway, bike/ped trails, and a park. Some of things we’ll see on the 2-mile walk include: LEED-certified buildings, stormwater infrastructure, affordable housing, …
This in-person community walk will demonstrate solidarity for Portland’s immigrant and refugee communities. Join us and the Office of Community & Civic Life for the walk during Welcoming Week, as we celebrate Portland's immigrant and refugee communities. This walk will be 3 miles and we will visit 4 parks!
Join me as we stroll through Northwest neighborhoods like the Alphabet District and Nob Hill in search of some of the most beautiful and distinctive landscapes Portland has to offer. Learn about tree biology and ecology, the impact of trees on environmental and social justice, and how great streetscapes contribute to vibrant cities that we …
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"Walk A Mile For Sickle Cell" The Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation of Oregon will host a run, bike and walk-a-thon on September 18th during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and we need your help to support the families in Oregon who are impacted by Sickle Cell.
No chance to tag along on Friday evening? Loved it so much that you want to see different trees, gardens, and streetscapes? We'd love to see you for a new route on Sunday morning! Join us as we stroll through Northwest neighborhoods like the Alphabet District and Nob Hill in search of some of the …
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Join Metro Councilor Christine Lewis on her favorite neighborhood walk in Historic Willamette-- West Linn. Meet at 2PM outside the Lark Cafe (1980 Willamette Falls Dr). We will walk down the street admiring the new cycle track and pedestrian friendly streetscape. Then we will wonder through the neighborhood past some historically significant victorian and craftsmen …
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be holding a walking and rolling tour of the recent construction work on Outer Division. A map/itinerary can be found here Please remember that masks are required for all City activities, including for the tour! Starting Location: Meet at southwest corner of 148th/Division (near Fred Meyer)
Dementia-friendly walking groups are social engagement opportunities for people living with memory loss and their loved ones. Exercise and social connection have been shown to improve health, mood, sleep and cognition in older adults.
Join Irene Bailey, Program Director of Temenos Rising, for a guiding forest bathing walk at Kelley Point Park on Wednesday, September 22nd from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. This 2-hour guided forest bathing walk supports the remembering that we are all connected to each other and all life. Connection to the natural world increases our general well-being …
Join me for coffee and a walk so I can hear your thoughts, concerns, and questions directly from you! We are partnering with SW Trails, a community group in District 1 that promotes wellness and supports safe walking and biking in SW Portland, on a walk through our neighborhoods! Our Steptember walk is on Saturday, …
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Join Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) on a bilingual Spanish-English walk that connects a Beaverton-area neighborhood to nearby parks, trail corridors, and public transit routes. Along the way, we will discover interesting trees and learn about local ecology and history of the area. Total distance walked will be approximately 2 miles. *Please note …
Families for Climate wants to help bring more awareness to the importance of well-designed urban infrastructure as a critical part of equitably improving Portland's climate resilience for future heat events, and livability for residents in all neighborhoods. We are hosting a guided walk in Lents to understand some of the problems inherent in much of …
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"Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity." - Simone Weil "I have walked out of the body and into the mountain." - Nan Shepherd Join Piedmont neighborhood artist Julie Hammond on Sunday, September 26 at 2pm for Foot Mountain: a Piedmont soundwalk. This slow walk will move listeners through the park's sonic spaces …
Join Oregon Walks and PBOT staff on a tour of New Columbia, the largest planned affordable community in the State of Oregon. New Columbia is home to a diverse mix of residents, representing a variety of cultures, age groups, and income levels. During the walk, we’ll visit important neighborhood destinations and share stories and insights …
Dementia-friendly walking groups are social engagement opportunities for people living with memory loss and their loved ones. Exercise and social connection have been shown to improve health, mood, sleep and cognition in older adults.
SE Division St, more so than almost any other street in Portland, has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. In 2021, that change is still occurring! Join us on September 29th at 5:30pm to talk about all the current and upcoming additions to the street! We'll start at the Clinton Street "Healthy Business" closed …
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Join us for the White Cane Safety Walk! The intention of this walk is to raise awareness for the safety of white can users. All are welcome to participate. Please remember to wear high visibility clothing and bring a face covering. When: Thursday, September 30, 2021 Time:1:00pm Meeting Place: Lents Gilbert Church of God. 12230 SE …