Every year, Portland Bureau of Transportation opens Portland streets to a special kind of traffic during Sunday Parkways.
This summer program lets bikers, walkers and rollers stroll Portland neighborhoods together like one big mobile block party. It is family friendly and always draws big crowds of Portlanders looking to be active and enjoy the perks of pedestrian-only pathways.
In 2024, there are three events in Portland. Each event has its own route. Along the routes you’ll see pit stops at parks and green spaces. Each stop has its own activities, such as food vendors, entertainment, games, live music and more.
There is no starting or finishing point. You can join the route wherever it is most convenient for you. Each event has a map and a designated path that bikers and walkers follow.
Here are the details on the 2024 Sunday Parkways.
2024 Sunday Parkways
East Portland
Sunday, May 19
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Travel through East Portland along a 3.3-mile down-and-back route. Stop by the features parks as you roll: Gateway Discovery Park, Ventura Park and Lincoln Park.
Enjoy free activities and entertainment as you go. I’ll share more information once activities are announced.
Here’s the map of the East Portland route:
Northeast Cully
Sunday, June 16
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This 6.2-mile route meanders along neighborhoods and crosses a few business districts, including Northeast 42nd and Alberta. The route takes you by Fernhill Park, Kʰunamokwst Park, Wellington Park and a grassy boulevard called Roseway Parkway.
I’ll share more about activities once they’re posted.
Here’s the map of the Northeast Cully route:
Southwest Portland
Sunday, September 22
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 2-mile multi-modal Southwest Portland route includes a separate 1.5-mile walking route. Enjoy Gabriel Park as you stroll along the flat walking route or feel the wind in your hair as you ride the neighborhood hills.
More info about activities planned for this event coming soon.
Here’s the map of the Southwest Portland route:
For more information, visit City of Portland’s website.
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