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June NewsletterIf you are not off racing or doing training ride........maybe drop by and see what is taking shape. It will be a hot day, but even just a ride through on some trail that is built might be a diversion. This will be a fun family friendly place when done and a good place to do some training.
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From: Gateway Green
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 5:40 PM
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Gathering at Gateway Green -Featuring the Dirt Lab-
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Join us for the Gathering at Gateway Green - featuring the Dirt Lab - a celebration of the first completed phase of the park on June 24, 2017, 11am-4pm. The event will highlight the new off-road cycling trails and skills course.
It will be a fun day filled with food, music, nature crafts, games, exhibitions, and more! Find more details about the specific events happening throughout the day below:
Access & How To Get There:
Entrance to the park is ONLY located via the I-205 Multiuse Path through the Gateway Transit Center. Arriving by bike and public transit is the prefered method of arrival. The park is located in between I-84 and I-205 freeways, and approximately ¼ mile north from the Gateway Transit Center. There is a long sloping grade along the I-205 Multiuse Path into the park.
By bike: Take the I-205 Multiuse trail north, past the Gateway Transit Center. Some bike parking will be available. There will be parking for road bikes at the north (25 spots) and south (25 spots) entrance gates for those wishing to commute to the park, but not ride the dirt trails. There will also be some bike parking at the Main Gate (50 spots).
By public transit: Take the MAX or Bus to Gateway Transit Center. Walk North (turn right when entering path) along I-205 Multiuse path. Follow signs to event.
By car: There will be parking available in the Oregon Clinic parking lot, Gateway Transit Center parking structure and overflow lot, as well as some on street parking all available on a first come, first served basis. Please DO NOT park north of Gateway Green in the Maywood Park neighborhood or in local business’ parking lots around the Gateway Transit Center.
Handicap Accessibility:
At full build-out, many features at Gateway Green will be accessible to nearly everyone, including the restroom. However, the park is only partially completed at this time -- and those with physical impairments may find the terrain very difficult to navigate. While there will be at least one portable toilet that ls ADA accessible, most of the paths and the main gathering area are covered with loose gravel. It is important to note the I-205 Multiuse path grade from the Gateway Transit Center to the park is not up to ADA standards.
Food & Beer Vendors:
Taco Pedaler: Serving delicious tacos from 11-3pm
Prices range: $7-10
The Street Dogos: Serving Sonora style hot dogs and tortas from 11-4pm
Prices range: $3-8
Velo Cult Beer Garden: Serving a variety of beer for those 21 and older.
Prices range: $5+
Scoop Handmade Ice Cream: Serving handmade, quality ice cream.
Prices range: $4-8
Event Activities: For more information about the event activities, visit out blog.
Gateway Game Card
Free Bike Rentals
Balloon Art
Puppet Show
Children’s Obstacle Course
Free Play Area
Bike Rentals and Safety Lessons
Tree Walk
Nature Crafting Course
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Live Music
Slackline
Need Help?
Have a question about something? Minor injury? Lost an item? Locate one of our many volunteers wearing a bright orange vest and this button (shown below), or visit our Information/First-Aid Booth located at the Main Gate.
Recommendations:
Because this is a completely outdoor event, we highly recommend you wear sunscreen and protective sun gear. Of course, this being beautiful Oregon, please dress appropriately for the weather. We will have a water station, but recommend bringing your own water bottle, as there is no running water available on site. Rain or shine the event will go on!
Volunteers Still Needed for June 24
We still have volunteer opportunities available for Gathering at Gateway Green -Featuring the Dirt Lab-
Some of the positions we are in need of most are listed below. There will be a special raffle, food, and a free beer for 21+ volunteers!
Bike Transport: Using their cargo bikes, bikes with trailers and wagons, assist in transporting event equipment and supplies from the Oregon Clinic parking lot and/or Gateway Transit Center to Gateway Green.
Greeters: Assisting with directing people towards the event. Traffic control.
Children's Activities:Help in the design, setup and running of the nature play area and obstacle course. Assist in breaking down the nature play area and obstacle course. Assist in overseeing the activities while encouraging children in imaginative play.
Skills Area Monitor:Assist with the general safety of the skills course area.
Post-Event Break Down: Help with various break down needs including, removing signage, loading tables/chairs, removing litter left over, etc.
Lumberyard Summer Bike Camps
The Lumberyard is happy to announce that enrollment for the 2017 Summer Camp Sessions are now open. Our Summer Shred Academy has both half day camps and full day camps available throughout the summer. With over 70,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor riding space, campers are sure to have a blast and gain valuable riding skills in our Summer Shred Academy. Full day camps will include visits to Gateway Green! Snacks will be provided by Clif Kid for each and every camp. Shred Academy Camps are open to kids between the ages of 4 and 14. Visit the Lumberyard's website for more information.
Community Cycling Center Bike Camps
This summer you may see a lot of activity out at Gateway Green. The Community Cycling Center will be holding summer bike camps for kids there, part of a pilot project being organized in cooperation with SUN School Programs in the Parkrose area. Currently, sign-up is not offered to the general public, but stay tuned for possible expansion of this program!
Thank you to our stakeholders for donating their time, money and resources in planning this event. Gathering at Gateway Green -Featuring the Dirt Lab- couldn't have come together without Friends of Gateway Green, Northwest Trail Alliance, Northwest Outward Bound School, and Community Cycling Center.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of this event! TriMet as the Presenting Sponsor, along with Greenworks, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc., and East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District as contributing sponsors Thank you immensely!
Big Jump
Gateway Ride
Tuesday July 18th, 6:00pm (meet at 5:45pm) at Outer Rim Bicycles, NE Halsey and 106th Ave.
The Big Jump plans to triple biking in the Gateway District area. Join PBOT staff for a look at current and future bikeways. Visit PBOT's website for more information and for other rides in the Portland Area.
Meet Our Fellows
Friends of Gateway Green is pleased to be working with two AmeriCorps Members through Confluence Environmental Center's Fellows Program. The Confluence Fellows Program is designed to help small organizations build capacity, expand leadership, and increase conservation efforts. FoGG has created two service-based positions to further expand our efforts.
Meghan Taylor is serving as the Outreach Coordinator, developing outreach strategies to raise awareness and build capacity within Gateway Green.
Steve Hunter is serving as the Events Coordinator, assisting FoGG in developing programs and partnerships throughout the Portland area.
If you have any questions, would like to become a partner, or volunteer with FoGG please email Meghan at outreach@gatewaygreenpdx.org or Steve at events@gatewaygreenpdx.org
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