Welcome to our Sunday Parkways story archives.
This open streets event began in 2008 and is managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. Browse the headlines below for all our Sunday Parkways event recaps, news items, and photo galleries.
Which part of the city should get the September Sunday Parkways? Vote below.(Photo © J. Maus) The Transportation Options Division within the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) recently announced the routes and dates of four of the five Sunday Parkways events planned for this summer. The September edition of the event remains the “Mystery Sunday … Read more
“We believe that because Sunday Parkways is a program that provides and enhances neighborhood livability, economic vitality, and neighborhood connectivity, it is an excellent candidate for General Fund support.” — Cheryl Kuck, PBOT As part of its 2010-2011 budget, The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is requesting $642,000 from the General Fund. Of that … Read more
Can’t wait!(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland has announced dates for four of their five Sunday Parkways events they’ll host in 2010. Here you go: May 16 – Northeast Sunday Parkways connecting Wilshire, Fernhill, Alberta, and Woodlawn Parks June 27 – North Sunday Parkways connecting Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, and Kenton Parks July 18 … Read more
Catching a ride on a double-decker longtail tall bike.(Photo by Greg Raisman)
Oh, the things people will do when they can play in the streets. Jumping over a kiddie pool at SE 47th and Taylor.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus) Southeast Portland received the gift of Sunday Parkways today. And — like they have in the previous two events this summer — people turned out in droves to … Read more
Like carfree streets filled withpedal-powered music? Come out to Sunday Parkways this weekend.(Photo © J. Maus) There’s a lot of buzz around town for the City of Portland’s third Sunday Parkways event this weekend. PBOT and scores of volunteers will create a nine-mile, people-powered festival through Southeast Portland that is sure to draw thousands to … Read more
A cul-de-sac near Fernhill Park saw a lot of action Sunday.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus) On Sunday, thousands of Portlanders got a chance to explore Northeast Portland in a way they’ve never done so before. From the gorgeous homes on the Alameda bluffs to the outskirts of the Alberta Arts district, they walked, jogged and … Read more
Map detail of Northeast Sunday Parkways event planned for this Sunday.
It was a (car)free-for-all in North Portland yesterday.Slideshow below/Gallery(Photos © J. Maus) Sunday Parkways made a triumphant return to North Portland yesterday when thousands turned out to take advantage of 7.5 miles of carfree streets. Amid bright, warm sunshine and periodic rain showers, they came out on roller skates, on foot, and by every type … Read more
Lots to see and do.(Photos © J. Maus) I know Sunday Parkways in North Portland starts in a matter of hours, but if you’re just waking up on Sunday morning, here are a few things to remember. Get out and stretch your legs The parks (Kenton, Arbor Lodge, and Peninsula) are where most of the … Read more
The new Sunday Parkways bandanna. I know you want one.(Photos © J. Maus) The first of three Sunday Parkways events is right around the corner and the City of Portland is looking for a few good “Intersection Superheroes” to make sure everything goes smoothly. At the North Portland event on June 21st the City will … Read more
“We know you don’t often receive requests like this from your City agencies. But Sunday Parkways isn’t business as usual.”— From an email sent out to rally financial support for Sunday Parkways. The City of Portland is looking to follow up the smashing success of their 2008 Sunday Parkways event — but they’re still about … Read more