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S a 1 t l C Friends of Marquam Nature Park M SW 9th Ave r e s n t L PMB 125 T r D o do w r n o 6327-C SW Capitol Hwy. h C e W e S Portland, OR 97239-1937 T S r M W a a TERWILLIGER i [email protected] or on the web: www.fmnp.org l .5 rq 6 u t a h PARKWAY m Av Marquam Nature Park Trail Map l .3 T e i a ra r i Distances from Marquam Shelter and Mosaic: l Eagle T . d r MARQUAM 7 Point e d v k a l c KEY i l e t B F NATURE s HEALY e Trail Information t n PARK m HEIGHTS u o to Council Crest 1.7 mi o H TH Trailhead Stream PARK M m 4 W r . a S i il to 12th & Gaines Trailhead .8 mi Trail r a a r . r ke 3 q F ic Elev. 902’ T Fl Parking er u Road W bl SW Bancroft r a illiger P S a w ark m TH W r wa Te y to Terwilliger Trailhead 1.7 mi T T ra Drinking fountain r il Aerial Tram a i l to OHSU via Connor Trail .6 mi Restroom Marquam Park SW Hamilton Ter .2 to Broadway Drive .6 mi Other parks Trail connections TH SW Hamilton St Elev. 395’ to Wildwood Trail at Forestry Center/Oregon Zoo 3.5 mi 4T Closest bus stops Routes 8, 51, 61, 64, 65, 66 bur KELLER ar to George Himes Park 2.8 mi Stairs B WOODS SW Slavin Rd to Willamette Park 4.0 mi (Columbia Land Trust) Terwilliger Trail (Smith Memorial Student Union) SW Sunset Blvd to George Himes Park to Portland State University 1.0 mi SW Dosch Rd to Willamette Park PLEASE RETURN, REUSE OR RECYCLE ABOUT FRIENDS OF MARQUAM NATURE PARK MARQUAM NATURE PARK PARK HISTORY Marquam Nature Park is a Portland Parks Friends of Marquam Nature Park (FMNP) Marquam Nature Park’s creation is unique & Recreation Natural Area. Comprised of is a non-profit community-based volun- to Portland’s history. To forestall potential Trail Map over 200 acres of undeveloped land, it is teer organization. We work in partnership development in the 1970s, neighbors led the third largest park in Portland. With with Portland Parks & Recreation and by Barbara Walker, Elizabeth Crookham over seven miles of trails, the park provides others to conserve, maintain and enhance and Nadja Munk, acquired the property for excellent hiking and running opportuni- the historical, natural and recreational the first phase of the park through person- Marquam ties, forested scenic views, an easy escape resources of Marquam Nature Park, and to al contributions and grants. Subsequently, from city life, and native habitats that help educate the public about the park’s unique the land was donated to the City of Port- enhance our air and water quality. natural and cultural history. land and the park was dedicated in 1983. Nature Park As an important seven mile link in the Each month, FMNP hosts several work 40-Mile Loop trail system and the "Trail" parties and invites the public to participate. ABOUT THE MARQUAM MOSAIC portion of the 4T Loop, the Marquam Please visit our website FMNP.org or Trail serves as a connection to other trails Hands-on-Portland.org to see the sched- The Marquam Mosaic was created as a and natural areas throughout the metro- ule for work parties. In addition to main- participatory public art project led by politan area. taining trails, removing invasive species renowned Portland artist Lynn Takata and and planting native species, FMNP con- included over 400 community volunteers. Marquam Nature Park is a good place to tributes to grant applications and commu- observe the interconnection between nity outreach in order to further develop Through a series of workshops in early humans and nature. Wilderness abounds the relationship between Marquam Park 2013 the public created ceramic and in the form of native plants and animals, and its users. mosaic art, as well as poetry, based on the Friends of each season bringing a new perspective. native flora and fauna of Marquam Nature At the same time, the effect of humans on Please join or support our efforts. We Park. During the summer, in over 30 work Marquam this wilderness is evidenced by the unin- welcome new volunteers. See FMNP.org sessions, volunteers helped install the tentional introduction of invasive species for information on how you can get mosaic at the Marquam Shelter. Financial Nature Park such as ivy and holly, which outcompete involved and to make donations. support came from the Regional Arts and native plants and create a monoculture. In Culture Council and the William Connor order to maintain a diverse ecosystem, it Memorial Fund. The dedication celebra- [email protected] is important to keep invasive plants in tion took place September 28, 2013. www.fmnp.org check so that a healthy environment can 971-599-FMNP thrive for generations to come. Come and see this fabulous creation. The mosaic is adjacent to the 4T Trail at the We hope that you will enjoy and learn Marquam Shelter on SW Marquam Street, from your visit to Marquam Nature Park! off SW Sam Jackson Park Road..