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South Waterfront Greenway

Coordinates: 45°29′51″N 122°40′04″W / 45.4975°N 122.6679°W / 45.4975; -122.6679
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South Waterfront Greenway
South Waterfront Greenway is located in Portland, Oregon
South Waterfront Greenway
LocationPortland, Oregon, United States
Coordinates45°29′51″N 122°40′04″W / 45.4975°N 122.6679°W / 45.4975; -122.6679
Created2015

The South Waterfront Greenway is a linear park and urban walkway along the Willamette River in the South Waterfront district of Portland, Oregon, in the United States.

Description and history

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The greenway will stretch from the Marquam Bridge south to the River Forum Building.[1] Annual operations and maintenance for the park are expected to cost $489,000.[2] The central segment, first of three to be completed, was opened on May 14, 2015. This section is 1,250 feet (380 m) long, cost $15.5 million, and includes 1,050 feet (320 m) of riverbank restoration.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "South Waterfront Greenway". Portland Parks & Recreation. Archived from the original on February 15, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  2. ^ Schmidt, Brad (February 5, 2014). "South Waterfront Greenway, east Portland sidewalks, Clinton green street: Portland City Hall cheat sheet". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  3. ^ Minter, Casey (May 15, 2015). "South Waterfront Greenway Reopens To The Public". OPB. Archived from the original on 11 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.