Join Human Access Project and SOLVE for a large-scale cleanup at the Cathedral Park Beach. Let's leave this iconic Portland location spotless. Human Access Project endeavors to make all Portland beaches and swimming spots safe, clean, and accessible to everyone. We hope you can join us and help us make a difference. We will be picking up the rocks and concrete chunks on the beach of all sizes to improve access into the water. Many hands make light work, this is an opportunity to make a major improvement to St. John's iconic riverfront park and getting it ready for swimming next summer.
Thank you to Hanna Andersson for their generous sponsorship of this site!
Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Meeting Location: Meet at Cathedral Park Beach, at the river's edge of Cathedral Park near the fishing dock at the end of N Pittsburg Avenue. Look for a check-in station.
Address: 6543 N Burlington Ave, Portland, OR 97203 | Map Link
What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any personal supplies that will help our resources go further such as garbage bags, work gloves, buckets, trash grabbers, etc. If you bring personal belongings wear a backpack so that you can pick up trash hands free. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for rain and wear sunscreen and a hat if it is sunny. This event will go on rain or shine. And it is also recommended that volunteers bring a re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.
What's Provided: SOLVE will provide trash grabbers, trash bags, work gloves, and high-vis vests.
Restrooms: No public restrooms are available
Parking: There is some free street parking and some paid street parking is available around the park.
Transit: Please take public transit if possible.
Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Youth Volunteers: Volunteers 17 and under must be accompanied by an authorized adult.
Groups: If you are volunteering with multiple people for this event please register as a Team. See this short guide for how to register as a Team SOLVE | How-To-Guide (solveoregon.org).
Cathedral Park Neighborhood Association, Depave, Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group, Portland Harbor Community Coalition, Braided River Campaign, Surfrider Portland and community members. Thank you Metro for grant funding to support this work!