Annual tour of Portland’s Community Gardens Saturday, July 18
Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Gardens program is offering its annual free guided tour of six gardens throughout the city on Saturday, July 18. From 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, participants can join PP&R Community Gardens staff and learn about various gardening techniques, examine water catchment systems, and view edible greenspaces.
The guided tour will take participants by van and carpool to see community gardens at Gabriel Park (Southwest 41st and Canby), Col. Summers Park (Sotheast 20th and Taylor), Sewallcrest Park (Sotheast 31st and Market), Brentwood Park (Southeast 57th and Cooper), Woodlawn Park (7200 N.E. 11th), and Hazelwood Hydro Park (Northeast 117th and Holladay), in east Portland. The tour leaves from PP&R’s Mt. Tabor Central Maintenance Yard at 6437 SE Division Street at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 18.
The tour is free, but reservations are required and can be made by calling 503.823.1612 or emailing comgardens@ci.portland.or.us.
The Community Garden program has provided gardening opportunities for the physical and social benefit of the people and neighborhoods of Portland since 1975. There are 32 community gardens located throughout the city, developed and operated by volunteers and Portland Parks & Recreation staff, offering a variety of activities. The 33rd site is under construction and will open this fall at Madison High School on Northeast 82nd Avenue.
Approximately 3,500 people work in the community gardens on a year-round basis. Gardens are located primarily on public property: parks, schools, and other city property. A few are located on private property, including church land.
For more information on PP&R’s Community Garden program, call 503.823.1612.
