Friends of Pier Park

Friends of Pier Park is a 501(c)(3 ) non-profit that advocates for and enhances our 75-acre North Portland park

Friends of Pier Park

No Ivy Day October 24th

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Update: This event is now full with 20 registered. Thank you!

We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy in these trying times. With COVID-19 limiting our options for socialization and travel, we’ve come to appreciate Pier Park more than ever as a place to immerse oneself in nature, and let go of some of that emotional stress these days might bring.

Part of the ivy pulling crew with one of the many piles of invasive plants.
This year we will be wearing face coverings and keeping a little more social distance, but expect the same fun and beautiful results from No Ivy Day 2020.

Normally Friends of Pier Park would have already held a couple of park clean up events, but for obvious reasons these have had been postponed until now.

On Saturday, October 24 from beginning at 9:00 AM and until noon, Friends is hosting a clean up at Pier Park as part of Portland Parks and Recreation 17th annual No Ivy Day, and we hope you can join us.

Registration for No Ivy Day

In order to meet COVID-19 requirements, participation is limited to 15, and pre-registration is recommended.  To learn more about No Ivy Day city-wide, to go No Ivy Day 2020. The Pier Park registration link is near the bottom of the page. Or, select Register for Pier Park No Ivy Day 2020. (This event is now full with 20 participants. Thank you!)

Measure 26-213

We also would like to encourage one and all to vote this November for The City of Portland Ballot Measure 26-213. The measure restores recreation programs, parks, nature, and water through a five-year levy. This year of COVID-19 has shown us more than ever how important Portland’s Parks are to the well-being of all our citizens. VOTE, VOTE, VOTE.

Thank you for all your Park support – looking forward to seeing you soon,

Friends of Pier Park

New Beanies from Friends of Pier Park

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We Love Pier Park!

By popular demand, we now have two kinds of beanies available in the Friends of Pier Park shop!

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2019 Year-End Report

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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.

Steve Davis planting a native tree at Pier Park
Steve Davis, Chair of Friends of Pier Park, planting a native tree during the No Ivy Day event.
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Temporary Closure of Pier Park Playground

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Pier Park Playground showing standing water.
The playground at Pier Park during the autumn rains.

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

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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

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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!

 

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