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2019 Year-End Report
Woo Hoo! Has it really been over 15 years? Why, yes it has.
Friends of Pier Park was rekindled in 2005 when we were fighting to keep Pier Pool open. But, it was started before then. Anyway, 2019 was another banner year for Pier Park.
Temporary Closure of Pier Park Playground
Drainage repair work will begin around September 24 at Pier Park’s playground, near NE James Street and N Bruce Avenue. This work is funded by the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond. Work will include full removal of all wood chips and fabric, drainage repairs, and replacement of the wood chips and fabric. This will help keep the area drier during our rainy winter months.
During this work, the entire playground area will be closed, approximately September 24th – October 22nd.
Portland Parks wants to thank you for your patience while they improve Pier Park. They expect work to be completed around October 22. (Please note the construction schedule may change due to weather, etc.)
More info about the Bond Drainage Repairs here: portlandoregon.gov/parks/76593\.
Volunteer Opportunity 4/20
Mark your calendars, we have a volunteer opportunity coming up on SATURDAY, APRIL 20th, 2019 FROM 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in honor of Earth Day.
Since 2007 Friends of Pier Park has hosted the annual Pier Park Pick-Up to help with litter cleanup and invasive plant removal at Pier Park. Some years Stumptown Disc Golf also turns out and, together, we help build new paths or make other repairs on the popular disc golf course.
To get us started in the morning, Starbucks is donating coffee and tea. We will also have pastries and healthy treats from New Seasons. At noon we will host a barbecue for all volunteers.
Itinerary:
9:00am-12:00pm park clean up
12:00pm- 1:00pm barbecue for participants
Wear your work boots as the ground can be slippery and muddy. Dress for cool weather and remember it can be colder under the Pier Park tree canopy than you might expect. Bring gardening gloves. Be prepared to work, socialize with neighbors, and leave knowing you have done your part to improve Pier Park. Kids welcome!
Sign up using the link or just stop by!
FoPP Merchandise Sale
We are having an FoPP Merchandise Sale all month long! All merchandise is 50% until March 1st. If you have yet to purchase your swag, this is the time. All the proceeds go to maintaining and enhancing the park. Head on over to our shop page to place your order. Merchandise can be picked up at any FoPP board meeting. Mini Marker Discs are now $2.50, tote bags are $7.50 and hats are now $10. What type of products would you like to see next? Let us know!
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from Friends of Pier Park. As the year comes to an end, we get to reflect on all things that we are grateful. Here are snippets of what some of your community members are thankful for.
Matt Kuntz, Chair : I am thankful for all the trees in the park and for Dave who has made the park more natural, like a forest park.
Kelly Pergande, Vice Chair : I am thankful for the St. John’s community and for all the support; being able to walk around and see neighbors is great.
Keola Morley, Treasurer : I am thankful for the community and everyone who puts their heart and soul into making St. Johns a community.
Steve Davis, Secretary : I am thankful for all the volunteers who come to park days and volunteer.
Sammy McGath, Technology Officer : I am thankful for friends and family, and that I’ll have the opportunity to visit my sister in Thailand this Christmas.
Mary Ann Aschenbrenner, Historian : I am thankful for Friends of Pier Park and how we were able to protect Pier Pool. I am also thankful that I’ve known Keola Morley since 2005.
Allison Parker, PP&R : I am thankful for Friends of Pier Park. It is a very easy and fun group to work with.
Liz Davis, Community Member : I am thankful for family and community. I really wanted to be apart of a community and was very welcomed into St. John’s and into Friends of Pier Park.
Chris, Community Member : I am thankful for dogs.
Jesse Ackles, Community Member : I am thankful for all our neighbors and mutual people who love Pier Park. I am also thankful for dogs. (If anyone knows any dogs who are needing a good home, Jesse is looking for personal recommendations; jesse.ackles@gmail.com )
What are you thankful for this year?