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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 #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 …
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 …
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday! Wildwood Trail: There is bridge damage on Wildwood Trail at mile 10. Proceed with caution or avoid this area and use other trails. This bridge is about 3/4 of a mile north of the Wildwood/53rd Trailhead and 1 mile south of Firelane 1. Wildwood Trail from …
Autumn brings a lot of changes to Forest Park: beautiful fall colors, followed by bare deciduous trees; fresh, cool air that smells rich with plant life and rain; stubborn mud that sticks to your boots; and downed trees, which often fall across the trail. If you’re planning to go into …
Welcome to Trail Tip Tuesday! We will be bringing any updates regarding the trails on Forest Park every Tuesday to make your trip to Forest Park easier. Tip #1: VOTE! Today is Election Day, ballots should be turned in by 8 pm! Tip #2: [Wildwood Trail] There is bridge damage …
This November, we have the opportunity to ensure our parks serve all Portlanders—by restoring recreation programs and protecting parks and natural areas and by making all of our parks programs more accessible to those facing financial challenges. Forest Park belongs to all of us! The proposed parks levy provides support to ensure …
We are happy to announce that all natural areas and trails have been reopened to the public! On September 10, 2020, the Mayor’s office, with the support of Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Fire Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, issued and then extended an emergency declaration that closed several natural areas …
The risk of wildfire in the Portland Metro region has been particularly heightened with recent weather conditions. As conditions progress, please stay connected with state and local authorities on regulations, risks, and how to stay safe. Below are some efforts the Forest Park Conservancy has participated in related to wildfire …
On Thursday (9/10/20), Portland Fire and Rescue responded to an active fire off of Leif Erikson and Germantown that has since been contained. Mayor Ted Wheeler announced last evening that all Portland parks and natural areas are CLOSED to the public, effective immediately. This State of Emergency closure includes Forest Park. The …
