Events

Join us for a summer cleanup along one of Portland’s most iconic riverfronts! Set beneath the beautiful arches of the St. Johns Bridge, the Willamette River Cleanup at Cathedral Park offers volunteers the chance to make a direct impact on our waterways during the height of summer activity.

You can choose your own adventure:

• Stroll the scenic riverbank and help collect litter from shore
• Or bring your kayak, paddleboard, or other non-motorized vessel to reach debris floating or stuck in hard-to-access areas from the water

This is the perfect way to give back to the river that gives us so much—especially after a season of festivals, picnics, and play in the park.

All cleanup supplies are provided. Just bring your energy, watercraft (if paddling), and a love for Oregon’s natural spaces.

Let’s leave Cathedral Park better than we found it—together.

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: We will be meeting in the boat launch parking lot of Cathedral Park. Look for SOLVE signs.

Address: Cathedral Park Portland, OR 97203 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What’s Provided: SOLVE will provide trash grabbers, bags, high-vis vests, and gloves.

Restrooms: There are public restrooms available at the park.

Parking: Paid parking is available at the park.

Transit: Trimet bus lines 6, 16, and 44.

Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome

Groups: If you’d like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.

https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL000022bGeo2AE/willamette-river-cleanup-at-cathedral-park

Happy summer! Join us this month for something a little different. Instead of our regular monthly general meeting, we’ll meet at Your Inn Tavern for a casual social meet-up. Feel free to invite your neighbors!

https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/bike-bus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Host: Judy Williams

Host: Daniel Williams

Music, food, beer, games, etc.

Taylor Shimek8352 N Bank St

More information:

https://cathedralparkpdx.org

How to get there:

https://cathedralparkpdx.org/get-involved/

https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/bike-bus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Host: Maggie Ryan

Bouncy House
Host: Christine McLaughlin

https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/bike-bus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

James John Elem. School Cafeteria. AND

More information:

https://cathedralparkpdx.org

How to get there:

https://cathedralparkpdx.org/get-involved/