Gateway

Green

A NEW PLACE TO RIDE, HIKE, AND EXPLORE IN EAST PORTLAND

AN EASTSIDE PARK WITH CYCLISTS IN MIND

Gateway Green is a new park for off- grant from Metro to support major

road cycling, and other outdoor habitat restoration work. Additional recreation in East Portland. Located just funds come from System east of , between the I-205 Development Charges for Parks,

and I-84 freeways, near the Gateway Trails, and Natural Areas. Transit Center. Efforts are underway to develop Opened in June 2017, this destination other recreational activities beyond for mountain-biking, hiking, and cycling features, protect and restore outdoor exploration offers activities for natural habitat, and improve access people of all abilities. The Dirt Lab to and within the park. features bike trails, a pump track, and

bike skills area. We are working with the community to create a comprehensive park Visitors from nearby neighborhoods design. The community-supported and beyond can now enjoy this design will guide improvements to recreation area and green space with the park, with construction expected connections to the I-205 multi-use path. to begin in late 2018. LEARN MORE AND Our growing team of community A calendar of community meetings partners includes Friends of Gateway and events is on page 2. Everyone is PLAN YOUR VISIT Green, the Northwest Trails Alliance, welcome to take part. and the Community Cycling Center. PORTLANDOREGON.GOV/PARKS/GG Help us shape the future of Funding for park improvements includes a Nature in Neighborhoods the Gateway Green!

PORTLANDPARKS.ORG COMMMISIONER AMANDA FRITZ | DIRECTOR MIKE ABBATÉ

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HELP US SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE PARK!

You are invited to take part in efforts to shape and refine a park design.

Share your ideas about:

• Natural habitat restoration

• Improved pedestrian and bicycle access to and within the park

• Expanded opportunities for a variety of recreation and outdoor activities for people of all ages and abilities

2018 EVENTS portlandoregon.gov/parks/gg

JANUARY 30, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM LOCATION FOR ALL EVENTS PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) 10301 NE Glisan Street, Portland, 97220

FEBRUARY 24, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM COMMUNITY GATHERING AND OPEN HOUSE CONTACTS MARCH 5, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Barbara Hart, Community Engagement [email protected] PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING (503) 823-5596

APRIL 10, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Ross Swanson, Project Manager [email protected] PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING (503) 823-3577

Portland Parks & Recreation APRIL 28, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1001 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 2200 COMMUNITY GATHERING AND OPEN HOUSE Portland, Oregon 97204

PORTLANDPARKS.ORG COMMMISIONER AMANDA FRITZ | DIRECTOR MIKE ABBATÉ