Portland Parks will invest $15 million to fully fund the Steel Bridge Skatepark
A dream of the 2000s will finally become a reality after a recent push from advocates.
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Fire under Steel Bridge sparks renewed push for skatepark
You could say a fire has been lit under this project.
Steel Bridge Skatepark advocates pique interest of Portland City Council
“Skate parks are a hub for multigenerational connection. They offer a safe place for self expression and they naturally encourage active transportation.” -André Lightsey-Walker, The Street Trust Portland skaters and BMXers may soon need to make room at the halfpipe for enthusiastic local politicians who want in on the action. At least, that was the … Read more
Steel Bridge skatepark advocates break symbolic ground
Construction of a long-awaited skatepark in Portland’s Old Town has officially begun. Well – sort of. The proposed Steel Bridge Skatepark, which will be located in a vacant lot in Old Town bordered by NW Naito Parkway, 1st Avenue, and Everett, has been a part of Portland’s Skate Park Master Plan for years. But despite … Read more
Skatepark supporters to break ground on Steel Bridge Skatepark
via Steel Bridge Skatepark: The Steel Bridge Skatepark is considered the “Crown Jewel” of 2005 city council approved City of Portland Skatepark Master Plan, but has never seen any action from the City of Portland and just languished on a dusty shelf of plans. TODAY, Tuesday, July 12th, Portland Skaters and Skatepark Supporters will take … Read more
New Steel Bridge Skatepark would create plaza destination in Old Town
The dream is alive and well.