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Gateway Green
Oregon Metro
East Portland, Oregon
Gateway Green is a long-fallow, neglected piece of public right-of-way in East Portland located between I-205 and I-84. The project will turn 24-acres of undulating and partially forested land into a regional recreational destination and green space that includes habitat restoration, multi-use trails, a stormwater treatment demonstration feature, a children’s nature play area, interpretive signage, a small field shelter, and access improvements.  More about this project >
Use Goal: Recreation
Use Type: New Park Creation
Year Established: 2014
Year Ended:Â Ongoing
Duration: Permanent
Size (acres): 10+ Acres
Initial Cost: $25,000+
Site Control: Other
Lead Organization Type: Government
Implementation Partners:Â Nonprofit, Private
Last updated: April 2023 – Do you have additional information about this project? Please use the share your project form » to share that information.
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