Phone: 503-823-7529
1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
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Citywide Play Piece Replacements and Drainage Repairs
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New toddler play piece at Wilshire Park
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Over 270 boards were replaced on Piccolo Park's play equipment
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New play structure at Argay Park in outer NE Portland
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Albert Kelly Park's new play structure in SW Portland
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New teeter totters at Laurelhurst Park
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New chin-up bars at North Portland's University Park
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New xylophone at Bloomington Park in the Lents neighborhood
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Irving Park's new decking and slide in NE Portland
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Swings have been removed at many parks due to lead paint.
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During Portland's rainy winters, many playgrounds experience drainage issues.
Last Update - January 27, 2019
We apologize for the delay in installation of the new whirls at Berkeley, Flavel, Hancock, Sewallcrest, and Woodstock Parks. We had a manufacturer delay, so the equipment was not available as expected. We now have updated the schedule below for installation.
Installation of new play equipment or repairs of play equipment is complete at 14 playgrounds.
Work starting this summer includes installation of whirls at five parks, drainage repairs at 11 playgrounds, and repair of pathways near 12 playgrounds. Schedule information for work will be posted below, as detailed schedules are known. Please note: construction schedules may be impacted by weather, suppliers, or other unexpected conditions. We will update the schedules below as we get better information.
Project Overview
Thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond, new play pieces will be installed at 19 playgrounds, and drainage repairs will be made at 11 playgrounds. In recent years, many play pieces have been removed from parks due to lead paint and other safety concerns. Read more about the Lead Paint Control Program here. Some sites will also receive ADA access improvements. We will provide schedules for installation as they are available.
Play Piece Replacement Locations |
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| Summer 2018 through Spring 2020 - note: whirl installation schedule is TBD due to delays in equipment shipments. | ||
| Park Name |
Play Piece | Status |
| Albert Kelly Park | Play structure with slide | Completed |
| Argay Park |
Play structure with slide | Completed |
| Berkeley Park | Whirl | Install by 2/18/20 |
| Bloomington Park | Musical play piece (xylophone) | Completed |
| Colonel Summers Park | Horizontal ladder | Completed |
| Flavel Park | Whirl | Install by 2/18/20 |
| Fulton Park |
Swings | Completed |
| Hancock Park | Whirl | Install by 2/18/20 |
| Irving Park | New slide and decking repairs on existing play structure | Completed |
| Knott Park | Wood repairs on existing play structure | Completed |
| Laurelhurst Park | Teeter totter | Completed |
| Mt. Tabor Park |
Horizontal ladder | Completed |
| Piccolo Park |
Wood repairs on existing play structures | Completed |
| Sewallcrest Park | Whirl | Install by 2/18/20 |
| University Park |
Chin-up bar | Completed |
| Washington Park |
Swings | Completed |
| Wilkes Park | Talk tubes and a bobble spring toy | Completed |
| Wilshire Park | Play structure for tot area | Completed |
| Woodstock Park | Whirl | Install by 2/18/20 |
The below 11 playgrounds will receive drainage repairs and installation of new wood chips in Summer 2019 - Winter 2019/20. This will require the playground area at each park to be closed for use for 3-5 weeks. A schedule for this work will be posted once available. Work at Peninsula and Woodlawn Parks is planned to begin in Fall 2019 to avoid conflict with the Free Summer Lunch + Play program at these sites.
Drainage Repair Locations |
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| Summer 2019 through Winter 2019/20 | |
| Burlingame Park |
COMPLETED |
| Clinton Park | COMPLETED |
| Harney Park | COMPLETED |
| Irving Park | COMPLETED |
| Patton Square Park | COMPLETED |
| Peninsula Park | COMPLETED |
| Pier Park | Expected completion in January 2020, playground expected to re-open for use on 01/21/20, with some pathway work still occurring nearby through early February 2020. |
| Portsmouth Park | COMPLETED |
| South Park Blocks | COMPLETED |
| Sunnyside School Park | COMPLETED |
| Woodlawn Park | COMPLETED |
Pathway improvements will be made at the below 11 parks in Summer 2019 - Winter 2019/20 to improve accessibility. The path being repaired will be closed during these repairs, but other parts of the park and play area should remain open during construction. Schedule information will be posted once available.
Pathway Repair Locations |
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| Summer 2019 through Winter 2019/20 | |
| Burlingame Park - 195 sq ft of paving from play area to SW Falcon Street - expected completion by September 6 | Peninsula Park - 600 sq ft of parking to improve access to play area from N Albina Avenue and between picnic area/restroom and the swing and teeter section of play area - scheduled to start December 12, will take 3-5 weeks |
| Clinton Park - 240 sq ft of paving from play area to SE Woodward Street - on hold until adjacent PBOT work is completed | Pier Park - 3,000 sq ft of paving to improve access to play area from N James Street, re-orientation of play area access ramp to prevent flooding, and access to the nearby splash pad - scheduled for October 17 - November 8 |
| Fulton Park - Minor asphalt paving and installation of an access ramp to the play area - scheduled to start August 15, expected completion by 9/9 | Sewallcrest Park - 140 sq ft of paving to improve access to play area and replacement whirl - Scheduled October 9 - November 1 |
| Irving Park - 350 sq ft of paving to improve access to play area from NE 9th Avenue - scheduled for September 16 - October 14 | Sellwood Park - paving to improve access to restroom near Picnic Area C and the Kitchen Building, paving to improve access from the parking lot at SE 7th Avenue and SE Bidwell Street to the play area and restroom |
| Knott Park - 3,700 sq ft of paving to improve access to play area from NE 117th Street parking lot - scheduled for September 24 - October 18 | Woodstock Park - 300 sq ft of paving to improve access to restrooms and play area from SE 47th Avenue - scheduled for October 30 - November 21 |
| Laurelhurst Park - 200 sq ft of paving to improve access to play area from SW Oak Street - Scheduled to start in early July 2019 | |
Public Involvement Coordinator
Maija Spencer, maija.spencer@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-5593
Project Manager
Evan Callahan, evan.callahan@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-5571
Project Timeline
- Winter 2017/18 - Spring 2018: Design Development and ordering play equipment
- Summer 2018 - Spring 2019: Installation of play equipment and repairs at 14 playgrounds
- Summer 2019 - Winter 2019/20: Installation of whirls, drainage and ADA pathway repairs