Portland Sunday Parkways

08/25/2026

Walk, Roll & Belong at Downtown Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente!

In celebration of Welcoming Week 2026, the City of Portland’s Office of Community & Civic Life is teaming up with Downtown Sunday Parkways on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Explore 2.3 miles of car-free Downtown streets and stop by participating city and community booths at Pioneer Courthouse Square to learn about available resources and services, and participate in activities for a chance to win a bike!

This special collaboration celebrates this year’s Welcoming Week theme, “From Arrival to Belonging,” and creates a fun, accessible way for immigrant and refugee communities to connect with resources, build community, and enjoy Sunday Parkways together.

Learn more about Welcoming Week 2026 at bit.ly/welcomingweek26.

08/21/2026

Experience Downtown Portland car-free during Portland Sunday Parkways!

Join Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and presenting sponsor Kaiser Permanente on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the final Sunday Parkways event of the 2026 season!

Walk, bike, roll, and shop along 2.3 miles of car-free streets while exploring Downtown’s public spaces, cultural destinations, and local businesses.

Along the way, enjoy free live entertainment, family-friendly activities, marketplaces, and an energetic block party atmosphere at destinations including Darcelle XV Plaza, the new Cultural District Plaza, Pioneer Courthouse Square, the Portland State University Park Blocks, Lovejoy Fountain, and more — including Fantasy Fest hosted by Geek Week PDX at Director Park.

Skip the parking and Bike Bus to Downtown! Join one of seven free guided bike bus routes traveling to and from the event. Each route features its own illustrated safety critter created in partnership with Mike Bennett Studios. Find your route and ride details on the Sunday Parkways website.

Make a weekend of it with Portland Staycation! RSVP at PDXStaycay.com for a virtual Local’s Pass and unlock special offers and experiences from 100 participating local businesses, including hotel deals, dining specials, and entertainment.

Plan your Downtown Sunday Parkways adventure at bit.ly/downtownSP26.

For event updates and day-of reminders delivered straight to your phone, text “Downtown” to 888-520-0526. Standard text message rates may apply. Opt out anytime by texting “STOP.”

08/03/2026

North Portland, you blew us away! An estimated 29,000 people joined us to celebrate Portland Sunday Parkways, presented by Kaiser Permanente Northwest, as we debuted our brand-new North Portland route and our first-ever event featuring Downtown St. Johns. Thank you for turning it into an unforgettable community celebration.
 
Seeing N Willamette Boulevard transformed into a car-free community space was one of the day’s most memorable moments for our team. Neighbors, families, and friends experiencing the new protected bikeway while connecting with one another showcased exactly what Sunday Parkways is all about.

Every stop along the route was buzzing with activity! Participants cooled off in the McCoy Park splash pad and joined in interactive drumming, got moving at Columbia Park’s fitness tent, laced up free roller skates with Rose City Rollers while DJ Doc Rock kept the party going at McKenna Park, and explored the open streets of Downtown St. Johns filled with local businesses, vendor booths, live music, and community organizations.

A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers for making our longest route of the season possible, and to our sponsors, community partners, local businesses, vendors, entertainers, and everyone who helped create such a joyful day.

We’ll see you on September 13 for the Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways season finale!

07/31/2026

Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente debuts a brand-new North Portland route this Sunday, August 2!

Explore 6.7 miles of car-free streets while enjoying live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly activities at McCoy Park, McKenna Park, Columbia Park, and Downtown St. Johns.

There's something for everyone at this free community event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here are just a few highlights:

🏀 Play the Kaiser Permanente Sticker Hunt by visiting the MOVE, PLAY, NOURISH, and CONNECT booths at all four featured parks. Collect every sticker to earn a prize!

🚲 Stop by the Portland Rides booth in Downtown St. Johns to test ride an e-bike and learn about Portland Rides rebates

🐐 Visit Wonderwood Springs at N Lombard St and N Chicago Ave for adorable baby goats and a round of mini golf.

📚 Visit Multnomah County Library's newly renovated St. Johns location on Charleston Ave, meet library staff, and pick up fun giveaways from noon to 3 p.m.

🛼 Borrow a free pair of roller skates from Rose City Rollers and join DJ Doc Rock for a lively roller disco at McKenna Park.

💪 Try yoga, Zumba, Bollywood dance hosted by DJ Prashant, and Sistahs4life Soul Line Dance at Columbia Park’s fitness tent.

🎶 Catch live performances from Friends of Noise, St Johns Yacht Club, Flyover States, Aaron Nigel Smith, and more throughout the day at the St. Johns Plaza and McCoy Park music stages.

🎈 Bring the whole family and enjoy free face painting by Romonsta, balloon art, Circus Cascadia circus activities, Portland Ultimate kan jam, and more!

Stay in the loop! Text "North" to 888-520-0526 to receive event updates, route maps, and day-of reminders. Standard messaging rates apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time.

View the full programming schedule at bit.ly/northentertainment.

07/30/2026

07/28/2026

Move, explore, collect, and win! Our Presenting Sponsor, Kaiser Permanente, invites you to join the fun on August 2 as we celebrate the new North Portland route. Visit every Sticker Hunt stop, complete your map, and redeem a prize at any Kaiser Permanente booth. Learn more at kp.org/sundayparkways.

07/23/2026

What better way to experience new walking and biking improvements in North Portland than on car-free streets?

Join us on August 2 as North Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente highlights new pedestrian crossings and the new protected bikeway on N Willamette Blvd, creating a continuous 5-mile connection from St. Johns and Cathedral Park to NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Participants will also experience recent improvements from the North Portland in Motion Plan, including the neighborhood greenways on N Charleston Avenue, N Burr Avenue, and N Wall Avenue.

Come see these investments in action while enjoying vendor marketplaces, community booths, free family-friendly activities, and live entertainment.

Do you want to stay up to date about the North Portland Sunday Parkways event? Text "North" to 888-520-0526 to receive route maps and day-of-event reminders delivered straight to your phone. Standard text message rates may apply.

07/10/2026

North Portland, we're coming back!

On August 2, Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente returns to North Portland for the first time since 2019 with our longest route of the season—nearly 7 miles of car-free streets, including Downtown St. Johns.

It’s going to be an incredible day, but we need your help to make it happen!

We're building our largest volunteer team of the season to help staff intersections, support participants, and create a safe, welcoming experience for thousands of people walking, biking, rolling, and playing.

Intersection Superheroes: Welcome participants, answer questions, and help neighbors safely navigate intersections.

Mobile Superheroes: Ride the route and assist participants throughout the event.

Shifts are just 3.5 hours, and every volunteer receives a Portland Sunday Parkways T-shirt to wear during the event and keep afterward.

We'd love to have you on the team! Register today: bit.ly/volsp

07/01/2026

We're halfway through the 2026 Sunday Parkways season, presented by Kaiser Permanente!

A huge thank you to everyone who has volunteered at our Southwest and East Portland Sunday Parkways events this season. Your enthusiasm, smiles, and support have helped create safe and welcoming experiences for thousands of people walking, biking, rolling, and playing on Portland's car-free streets.

There are still opportunities to get involved as we gear up for the final two events of the season. Join us as a volunteer and help make these community celebrations possible! Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, families, and community groups or organizations.

❇️North Portland — Sunday, August 2
Be part of our brand-new event route, featuring Downtown St. Johns, McCoy Park, Columbia Park & Annex, and McKenna Park.

❇️ Downtown Portland — Sunday, September 13
Help bring our vibrant Downtown route back for its second year, connecting people with local businesses, parks, and public spaces in the heart of the city.

Training is provided, volunteer shifts are just 3.5 hours, and every volunteer receives a free event t-shirt.

Ready to help make the final two Sunday Parkways events of the season a success? Sign up today at portlandsundayparkways.org/volunteer.