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 and trails due to an extreme threat of fire, through October 8th.
The closures were put in place to protect the lives of Portlanders living in and adjacent to these natural areas, and to preserve our community’s natural resources.
Rising temperatures and other impacts of climate change mean that the threat of summer wildfires in Portland’s natural areas will likely to continue for years to come.
The Mayor’s order ending the fire-related closures can be found here.
Enjoy your time back in the park! To stay updated on trail closures and one-way loops please see Portland Parks & Recreation’s website here.