Portland Parks & Rec and Forest Park Conservancy are throwing a 75th birthday party for Forest Park on Saturday, Sept 23rd. All the events, including lunch and a shuttle bus are free but require that you register in advance! Options include a bird walk, a basket weaving class, other walks and a volunteer opportunity. Worried about parking? You can sign up for a free shuttle from Montgomery Park. But you do need to sign up for the events – check out the events and sign up here Learn more about the event and register to participate!
You will receive information about event locations when you register. Here’s the invitation from Portland Parks:
On behalf of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and our nonprofit partner the Forest Park Conservancy, we want to extend the invitation to your community to attend an upcoming celebration of community in Forest Park on September 23, in recognition of 75 years since the park’s dedication. More information is below and a flyer in English is attached; flyers in additional languages are available on the website linked below. Please feel free to circulate this information within the community and let us know if we can answer any questions!
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On September 23, 2023, join Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and community partners for a celebration of community in Forest Park!
As the City of Portland recognizes the 75 years it has stewarded this landscape, we invite our community into the park to honor the generations of Indigenous people who have stewarded the land since time immemorial, to celebrate community connections to this special place, and to help ensure Forest Park is inclusive and welcoming for generations to come.
The event features volunteer opportunities, group hikes, workshops, and other activities. Some activities center specific communities or affinity groups, but all are welcome!
Lunch will be provided for all registered participants. Learn more about the event and register to participate!