The Hollywood Neighborhood Association sponsored a summer events series in 2010 to conceptualize and create a Hollywood Urban Park. Portland Parks and Recreation and the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability staff partnered with HNA during these events to help the community organize and move forward.

Events included neighborhood walks to discuss seven potential sites for an urban park in Hollywood and a community survey to identify the activities and amenities desired by the community to make an urban park a success in Hollywood. UDS lead a Design Charrette facilitated by community leaders to explore the possibilities for three of the potential sites. Amenities included: a permanent home for the Hollywood Farmers Market, a water feature, small lawn area, and children’s play area.