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Cully Park
Oregon Metro
Portland, Oregon
Once a closed and gated former landfill, Cully Park is being transformed with walking trails, play and picnic areas and a native gathering garden. The nonprofit Verde is taking the lead in the transformation, engaging diverse community groups and neighbors to reclaim this 25-acre site in Northeast Portland. More about this project >
Use Goal: Recreation
Use Type: Park Reclamation
Year Established: 2006-2013
Year Ended: Ongoing
Duration: Permanent
Size (acres): 10+ Acres
Initial Cost: $25,000+
Site Control: Other
Lead Organization Type: Government
Implementation Partners: 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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