South Waterfront Greenway

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.

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

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.