Gateway Green Blog

Gathering at Gateway Green -Featuring the Dirt Lab- presented by TriMet

Mark your calendars for the Gathering at Gateway Green - featuring the Dirt Lab - presented by TriMet  a celebration of the first completed phase of the park on June 24, 2017, 11am-4pm.  The event will highlight the new off-road cycling trails and skills course.   Join us for a fun day filled with food, music, nature crafts, games, exhibitions, and more! Meet local organizations and businesses and connect with others from the community at the many booths and activities around the…

The Gathering at Gateway Green, Featuring the Dirt Lab!

Save the date: June 24, 2017 
Friends of Gateway Green will be hosting an inaugural event for the Dirt Lab portion of the park early this summer. Stay tuned for more details, including volunteer opportunities!

Big Dig @ Gateway Green

Join us on February 11th for the Big Dig @ Dirt Lab! The Northwest Trail Alliance will be hosting the work party in collaboration with the Friends of Gateway Green - come out to help us beautify our community supported park, pull ivy and dig new trail. You’ll have a chance to see the great work that’s already been done on the site and help us plan for the future! February 11, 2016 10:00am - 3:00pm Gateway Green Park Please RSVP on the NWTA event page and visit our Park Access page…

Saturday, October 29 - No Ivy Day at Gateway Green

Join Friends of Gateway Green and other volunteers for a morning of ivy pulling! A site owned by Portland Parks & Recreation, Gateway Green (when built) will provide bike trails, habitat enhancement, family activities and environmental education. Help us control invasive species, as we prepare for construction of this new park during the 2016 No Ivy Day. For more information, contact Barb@gatewaygreenpdx.org. Tools, gloves, snacks and water provided. Dress for the weather. You are encouraged…

Saturday October 22 Walking tour of construction at Gateway Green

Join Friends of Gateway Green’s Project Manager on Saturday, October 22 for a tour of Gateway Green to learn about the construction that is just getting started. Find out about future projects you can be a part of.

Meet at the Gateway Transit Center, near the concession stand, at 3:30 pm. We’ll walk together along the I-205 multi-use path to Gateway Green, returning to the Transit Center around 5:00 pm.

We hope to see you there!

Saturday, October 8, Noon to 6 pm, "Bikes and Beer in Gateway"

The Outer Rim Bike Shop and Gateway Brewing have teamed up to hold a “Bikes and Beer in Gateway” event the second Saturday of each month, with a portion of the proceeds from beer sales going to a community organization. The October event will be Saturday, October 8, Noon to 6:00 pm at the Outer Rim Bike Shop, with proceeds going to support the Gateway Green capital campaign. There will snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available, too—so bring the family. Enjoy a brew and good  company while…

Sunday, May 27 7:30 - 9:00 AM Morning Birdwalk at Gateway Green

Join Jim Labbe (Friends of Gateway Green Board member) for a morning bird walk at Gateway Green to explore what species inhabit Gateway Green’s open meadows and forests. We’ll also talk about the status of the Gateway Green project including plans to enhance bird habitat on site. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.

If you plan to attend email Jim at jlabbe@urbanfauna.org to get directions to the meeting location.

Sunday, April 17 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Spring Clean-Up

Please help us clean the park on a spring morning in good company! We’ll be picking up litter and removing invasive species. Please bring gloves and a bottle of water. 

From the Gateway Transit Center, cross all three MAX tracks, then walk north on the I-205 path—toward Rocky Butte. Look for event signs, and a blue canopy with Gateway Green banner and signs near the path.

More information available at SolveOregon.