The Portland Parks Conservancy is excited to announce that we have named Jack Phillips to serve as our new Executive Director.
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I am writing today to share the news that Nan Cumming, the founding executive director of the Portland Parks Conservancy, is retiring at the end of the year.
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Enjoy guided walks of Portland’s two most exciting park projects—Riverton Trolley Park and Portland Harbor Common — with Portland Parks Conservancy's Executive Director, Nan Cumming.
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After four weeks of working in Portland’s parks and trails, the inaugural Portland Youth Corps crew is ready to graduate. To celebrate, the group got ice cream and spent their last day exploring Wolfe Neck State Park.
The Portland Youth Corps program was established in 2021 to bring environmental education, income, and job experiences to young teens in the Portland area, especially to low income and BIPOC teens who may not be aware of career opportunities in the conservation field.
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Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a day to reflect on the continued injustice Black Americans face to this day. As a nonprofit that works with parks and outdoor spaces, we’ve decided to focus on inequity in nature and environmental careers today.
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Riverton Trolley Park offers one of the most delightful stories in Portland’s history, but few will recognize the name of this former amusement park today. For a period at the dawn of the 20th century, the park was one of Portland’s most popular attractions and a lovely place to spend a day trip.
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Portland Parks Conservancy is delighted to welcome three new people who will be working for Portland Youth Corps and the Conservancy this summer.
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Meet Portland Youth Corps Crew Leader Meghan Loury and learn more about this exciting new program.
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The Portland Parks Conservancy is conducting a public process about the future of Riverton Trolley Park.
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