Rerouting a Trail for Ecological Health and User Safety

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It’s always impressive to see how much Forest Park Conservancy volunteers can accomplish in a single morning, whether it’s brushing trails, clearing storm debris, or rescuing trees from English ivy. This summer FPC volunteers added ‘rerouting a trail’ to that list.  The Quarry Trail had long been one of the …

Three New Bridges Will Unite Forest Park’s Legacy and Future

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Bridges connect and unite. They provide pathways to new discoveries and greater exploration. And in Forest Park, they are a critical link to some of the Park’s most beloved trails.  That’s what makes the bridge replacement projects happening right now in Forest Park so exciting. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) …

Off-Road Cycling in Forest Park

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We know many of you have questions about the City of Portland’s Off-Road Cycling planning process and how it might impact Forest Park. This is not an easy issue for our community. We want to take a moment to share with you information about the process the City of Portland …

Forest Park-Inspired Beers and Cider!

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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. Brewers are now busy creating tasty brews inspired by Forest Park and you can try them out! Each brewer will donate the proceeds from …

Announcing Our Summer Nights Work Parties!

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What better way to spend a summer evening than working on Forest Park’s the trails? Join us for Summer Nights 2017! These limited time volunteer events are part of a three-month Summer Nights series, every last Tuesday from June – August.  Every year at about this time, the sun-hungry plants …

Off-Road Cycling FAQ

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City of Portland Off-Road Cycling Plan Frequently Asked Questions What is the City of Portland’s Off-Road Cycling Master Plan? The City of Portland Off-road Cycling Master Plan project will develop a citywide plan for a system of off-road cycling facilities – such as sustainable trail networks, skill parks and pump …

Spring in Forest Park: New Projects, Plans and Progress

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Spring in Forest Park: New Projects, Plans and Progress  While it’s hard to think about with all the snow and rain we’ve had this year, spring is the time of new beginnings when the natural world starts to come back to life. For Forest Park, this season also brings many …

Wrapping Up Another Big Season Removing Canopy Weeds

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Through all of the rain, hail, wind and cold, this year’s Canopy Weeds Crew did an outstanding job! More than 5,000 trees are now free of invasive ivy on land just outside of Forest Park. This is so important because not only does this invasive species kill trees by toppling …

Beers Made by Walking 2017!

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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 …

All Trails Challenge 2017 – Sign up now!

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After a harsh winter, we are busier than even repairing the trails in Forest Park. You can help us by raising funds to support the Forest Park Conservancy. The All Trails Challenge is a fun way to explore the park, invite your friends to donate, and make a real difference. Sign up …