South Portland Neighborhood Association (Oregon):
Lair Hill•South Waterfront•Johns Landing
February 21 and 22 Portland Polar Plunge
Special Olympics Oregon will host the Portland Polar Plunge at the boat ramp at Willamette Park on Friday, February 21st and Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. The event is open to the public.
Contact plungeportland@soor.org with questions!
Saturday, Dec 14 from 10am-noon, Grover Tunnel Cleanup
Lair Hill Beautification and SPNA in cooperation with Westside Watershed and as per agreement with PBOT will sponsor a clean up of garbage and graffiti at Grover Pedestrian Tunnel AND the removal of some invasive IVY at area west of Grover Tunnel. Invasive Ivy will be replaced with native plants provided by West Side Watershed. This pilot project, if successful (almost certain!), and if a nearby non profit can secure funding, may expand further.
Strong gloves are especially recommended. Otherwise, we provide all necessary supplies and tools (extra tools will be available courtesy of Westside Watershed as well as some heavy duty gloves).
See KATU’s Nov 9 story on Lair Hill and the state of the city. A meet-up at Ross Island Grocery Cafe and a walk around the neighborhood.
South Portland on KATU news
'City in Crisis, Finding Solutions': Residents look for light at the end of this tunnel. KATU visits South Portland to talk with volunteers cleaning the Grover St Tunnel, chatting at the Ross Island Grocery and more!