Update: North Deering Park
PHASE 1 OF NORTH DEERING PARK COMPLETED
The once private land of Haverty Field has now been officially acquired by the Trust for Public Land, soon to be turned over to the city of Portland to create Portland’s newest park.
Trust for Public Land
What We’re Doing
Protecting a threatened space for the whole community to enjoy
Our Goal
Close the park equity gap and safeguard the spaces residents love most
The City of Portland, in partnership with Trust for Public Land, has announced the acquisition of 24 acres of land, creating a new city-owned park.
The park has an existing sports field, pond, forested areas, and well-loved informal trails. Protecting this land also keeps intact the home of urban wildlife in a densely populated area and helps mitigate the impacts of climate change. Parks—especially those that are densely wooded and deep green—can counter urban temperatures exacerbated by heat-trapping buildings., pavement, and concrete.
“The Portland Parks Conservancy is delighted to be part of this important project,” said Nan Cumming, Executive Director for the Portland Parks Conservancy. “Our next step is to engage the community in a visioning process where they can let us know the activities and facilities they would like in their new park! Then we’ll be ready to raise the additional funds needed to realize those dreams.”
PARKS RECREATION AND FACILITIES
Now that acquisition is complete (as of June 2023), the next phase will consist of improving the existing facilities. In the summer of 2023, the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department will mow and trim the existing ballfield, and will start the process of bringing it up to our organic city standards with aeration, top dressing, and overseeding. In late 2023 and 2024, the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department, along with the Portland Parks Conservancy, will conduct community outreach to discuss possible park improvements for Phase II. Those improvements will be focused on walking access from Washington Ave Extension, trails, and further improvements to the ballfield and parking areas.
94% of Portland residents currently live within a 10 minute walk to a park, but this section of North Deering lacks equitable access. As the City prioritizes low-income and workforce housing in various neighborhoods so that we can address our housing shortage, we are planning ahead to ensure that all residents have easy and safe access to parks, trails, and recreational facilities.
