Springwater, Esplanade among popular paths that face hurdles in Parks Bureau budget
Who will speak up for the paths?
portland parks and recreation
Making sense of the fence: Why Parks closed a path into Willamette Park
A saga that continues to unfold.
Fence abruptly closes access to Willamette Park path at Nevada St
The fence has sent Portland Parks scrambling to install detour signage.
A new bike path into Mt. Tabor Park is coming into focus
It will finally connect South Tabor to its namesake park.
Portland Parks says immunity ruling won’t impact volunteers at Gateway Green, other sites
Parks says it’s business as usual for volunteers at Gateway Green.
Willamette Week: Legal concerns cloud Gateway Green bike park and other city properties
“Recreational immunity” decision is causing confusion and concern among advocates.
Tens of millions in unused parks fees could boost bike-path projects
Many trail projects have been envisioned for years and are mostly just awaiting cash.
Bike share stations on transit mall and city parks land? TriMet says yes, Parks Bureau says no
One major city department is keeping its distance from bike share stations.
Parks’ new ‘land stewardship manager’ could have big impact on off-road cycling
A senior-level manager who understands bicycling could have major impact on access issues.
First look: New striping and safety features on Springwater at Oaks Bottom
Big changes. What do you think?
City debates cutting park fees for small homes, hiking for big ones
Backers say the proposal would encourage smaller, more densely built houses.(Photo: Mark McClure) For years, almost every new home built in Portland has paid thousands of dollars into a city fund that pays to buy and develop parkland. But so far, the size of the home hasn’t affected the size of the fee. If it … Read more
Parks bureau adds $350,000 Off-Road Cycling Master Plan to budget
A push by NW Trail Alliance for an off-road cycling master plan has succeeded.