Whizzing traffic, blind corners, a jarring jolt of urban congestion: It’s one of Wildwood Trail’s most treacherous gaps. The Burnside Wildwood Trail crossing is enough to strike fear in the heart of runners, hikers and motorists alike. As Portland grows, navigating this tricky section is only getting more difficult and …
All Trails Challenge – Sign up Today!
After a long and dreary winter, what could be better than celebrating spring with an outdoor adventure? Be a part of the 2018 All Trails Challenge! We are busier than ever repairing the trails in Forest Park! You can help us by raising funds to support our trail and habitat …
KEEN to Donate 20% of All Sales on April 22nd. Shop in Portland and Help Restore Forest Park
Celebrate Earth Day at KEEN! Enjoy live music, beer, snacks and of course, the great shoes, clothes and other products by KEEN. Plus, KEEN will donate 20% of all sales on this day to the Forest Park Conservancy. So come on down to the KEEN Garage at 505 NW 13th Ave in …
Job Opening – Trails Crew Leader Position
The Forest Park Conservancy seeks a Trails Crew Leader to support FPC’s mission to protect and restore Forest Park for future generations. Reports to: Trails Manager Work Schedule: 40 hours per week from June 4, 2018 – August 31, 2018 Classification: Seasonal, Non-Exempt Work Location: Workday starts at 2960 NW Upshur St, Portland, Ore., 97210 About the …
Getting a Handle on Off Leash Dogs in Forest Park
Big Dog, Little Dog, Go Dog Go! Some of my favorite P.D. Eastman books revolved around dogs. You may wonder: what do dogs have to do with restoring and protecting Forest Park? Read on and I’ll share why this topic is so important. There are many things we cannot change. …
Job Opening – Seasonal Trails Staff
The Forest Park Conservancy seeks two Trails Assistants to support FPC’s mission to protect and restore Forest Park for future generations. Reports to: Trails ManagerWork Schedule: 40 hours per weekClassification: Seasonal, Non-ExemptWork Location: Workday starts at 2960 NW Upshur St, Portland, Ore., 97210 About the Forest Park Conservancy Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) protects and …
Beers Made by Walking 2018!
This year’s Beers Made by Walking program will feature six local brewers who love Forest Park and also make some of the best beer and cider in town. Join us for hikes in Forest Park followed by beer tappings throughout the summer when you can sample their Forest Park-inspired beer. This is …
FPC’s Position on Off-Road Cycling Draft Master Plan
As many of you know, in the spring of 2016, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability embarked upon a city-wide process to create an Off-Road Cycling Master Plan. They looked at all off-road cycling activities from pump tracks and skills parks to off-road cycling trails on all …
Thank you!
On behalf of the Board and staff of the Forest Park Conservancy, I want to thank the hundreds of people who made donations ranging from $5 to $20,000. Each gift we receive makes a difference. We are pleased, delighted, thrilled, grateful, honored and humbled by the strong support we received …
Local Artist Gabriel Liston Creates Graphic Series of the History of Forest Park
Gabriel Liston is an artist, illustrator and researcher living in St Johns. His 2014 exhibition, Get All That Is Coming To You, at NW Portland’s Froelick Gallery explored the old ditches and lost stories of Lafe Pence’s 1906 sluicing of Willamette Heights and Guild’s Lake. His Fall 2018 exhibit, Above …










