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Gateway Green is one of Portland’s newest park acquisitions -- 25 acres of unused open space developed into a world-class recreation destination. Located in East Portland on the site of the former Rocky Butte Jail, Gateway Green cultivates social equity, demonstrates innovative urban habitat restoration and energizes local economic development. 

Related Intertwine Focus Areas 
Conservation Economic development Equity & inclusion Public engagement Regional system

Gateway Green is open!

Enjoy the park every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please note that the park opens at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays due to routine maintenance. 

 

SPONSORING PARTNERS:

Friends of Gateway Green

City of Portland

Metro

Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1


Additional Project Team Members:

Northwest Trail Alliance

Central Northeast Neighbors

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Multnomah County, Jeff Cogen, Chair

TriMet

Chris King Precision Components

Governor's Economic RevitalizationTeam

East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District

Mt. Hood Community College

Oregon Sports Authority

The Bike Gallery

Portland Bureau of Parks and Recreation

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Portland Mayor's Office

City of Maywood Park

SERA Architects

David Evans and Associates

International Mountain Biking Association

Travel Oregon

Community Cycling Center

Eastminster Presbyterian Church 

More about the project

At the confluence of two interstate freeways were acres of undeveloped land. Once the site of Multnomah County's Rocky Butte Jail, this space was left empty and neglected after the construction of I-205. Rather than an island of overlooked land, we imagined an oasis of lush greenery, trails and enriching park amenities a short five-minute walk from the Gateway Regional Center.

Portland Parks & Recreation purchased 25 acres for a park at this location, and the Friends of Gateway Green fundraised for its development. Gateway Green is a 25.27-acre open space and recreation area, as well as a working test site for green park infrastructure and innovation. Connected to Portland's famed 40 Mile Loop, Gateway Green is a regional destination for locals, tourists, and green industry professionals. 

Gateway Green's design offers a sustainable recreation space for cyclists, hikers and children while helping to restore the natural habitat and demonstrate new green park technology.

The key goals of the proposed Gateway Green project are:

Open space, recreation and connectivity - connect neighborhoods to each other and to open space. Provide needed recreational opportunities with a strong focus on a variety of off-road cycling experiences. 

Environmental quality - improve environmental quality and showcase new green park technologies.

Placemaking - develop a sense of place and identity for East Portland.

Economic development - promote investment in East Portland and economic development in Oregon, while providing a kick-start for the Gateway Regional Center.

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