Willamette River Waterfront

The project is envisioned to create a new park area centered on water related activities potentially including paddle craft lessons and rentals, a roped-off river swimming area and natural area and habitat improvements. This project also includes the Willamette Greenway Trail extension of Phase 1 trail from Willamette Park to the Willamette Falls. 

Project Cost to date = $18,818

Willamette Greenway Trail - Ongoing when possible
Conversations with PGE (property owner) allowed survey work for potential trail route. Survey completed and showed the proposed trail alignment not suitable due to terrain, creek crossing and the high cost to navigate the terrain.

Portions of trail route are in private ownership and when possible discussions will be held with property owners for a potential agreement for trail.

New Park area centered around water- To be explored as opportunity arises with land in the downriver area of Bernert Landing/Willamette Park not owned by the City. 2019 Parks Recreation and Open Space Master Plan list this as a top priority.