There is still a good amount of storm damage in the park. We’re working hard to solve these issues. Users might come across puddles, trees, water flow, or other obstacles. Please know that trails aren’t just made by trail workers – they’re constantly being made and re-made and maintained by …
Trail Tip Tuesday – Jan. 19th, ’21
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday! We hope you are having a great start to your week. Check below for this week’s trail tips: Tip 1: Respect Closures Barbara Walker Crossing and Wildwood Trail: The bridge was assessed and deemed structurally unsafe for the public. Please respect this closure. Wildwood Trail from …
Trail Tip Tuesday – Jan. 12th, ’21
How are you? We hope you had a safe and healthy weekend. Here are some updates if you are thinking of visiting Forest Park : Tip 1: Newton Road – Caution: There was a small landslide towards the bottom of Newton Road, about half a mile from the Newton Road/BPA Road …
Our Plans for 2021 Are Possible Thanks to YOU
This past year was filled with unprecedented events, that for many of us resulted in loss, additional stress, and kept us wondering when the next shoe was going to drop. But through it all, you found the time and energy to be there for FPC and for Forest Park. We …
Trail Tip Tuesday
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday Tip 1: We still have staff and volunteers clearing leaves from a few remaining trails. If you spot one, shout a thank you! This community is amazing. FPC volunteers have really stepped up to help us through an unusual raking season. Tip 2: There is still bridge damage on Wildwood Trail at mile 10. Proceed …
Trail Tip Tuesday
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday! Tip #1: There is still bridge damage on Wildwood Trail at mile 10. Please proceed with caution! For more information, and maps of one-way loops in Forest Park, please visit Portland Parks & Recreation’s website. Tip #2: It’s almost 2021 and what better way to ring in a …
Trail Tip Tuesday
Welcome to Trail Tip Tuesday! Here are the tips for the week: Tip #1: With the constant heavy rain, there are also more fallen trees and branches on the trails and more mud. Please use caution! ⚠️ Tip #2: There are two small areas with trail edge failure due to …
Trail Tip Tuesday
Welcome to Trail Tip Tuesday! Here are your trail tips this week: Trail Tip #1: A majority of our most popular trails have been cleared of leaves! Thanks to our awesome independent volunteers, staff and interns, we have been able to clear about 19 miles—Barbara Walker Crossing to Firelane 1, …
Trail Tip Tuesday
Trail Tip #1: Please be aware that staff members are leaf blowing and independent volunteers are raking Forest Park for the next few weeks but those trails are currently remaining open. Because we’re not able to host work parties right now, trail users might notice leaf blowers more often than …
celebrate & connect with us
Today is the day! #GivingTuesday is here and we’re excited to celebrate, connect with and build our community of supporters. It has been a challenging year to say the least but we are excited and looking forward to the year ahead. We have big plans for 2021 and we hope …









