INTRODUCING THE PARKROSE PLAZA!
The Parkrose Plaza is your neighborhood's new outdoor gathering space and we'd love to see it full of life! Whether you're a local business, artist, musician, community group, or just someone with a fun idea, the plaza is available for free public events that bring people together. PBOT encourages everything from game nights and fitness classes to live music, pop-up markets, art activities, cultural celebrations, and more.
Here are some ideas for events you can plan:
Live music, open mic or poetry nights
Yoga, dance, or fitness classes
Farmers or makers markets
Family game nights, kids' activities or story time
Outdoor movie nights
Book clubs, Art workshops or Craft nights
Cultural celebrations
Food tastings or cooking demonstrations
Pet meetups
What event can you dream up?
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Parkrose Plaza:
A Community Gathering Place at the Heart of Parkrose
Historic Parkrose is supporting The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), neighbors, community organizations, and the City of Portland to transform the intersection of NE 106th Avenue and NE Sandy Boulevard into a welcoming public space for gathering, creativity, and connection.
The Parkrose Plaza Project is part of Portland's Public Street Plaza Program, an initiative that reimagines portions of streets as community spaces where people can gather, celebrate, and build neighborhood connections. Public plazas create opportunities for outdoor events, art, performances, markets, and everyday interactions that strengthen the social fabric of a neighborhood.
For generations, Parkrose has been a crossroads for people, cultures, and businesses. While Sandy Boulevard serves as a major transportation corridor, it is also the heart of our neighborhood.
The Parkrose Plaza Project creates a safer, more welcoming place for people—not just cars. By incorporating public art, community programming, and pedestrian-focused design, the plaza will become a destination where neighbors can gather, local businesses can thrive, and community pride can grow.
Community Benefits
A welcoming public gathering space
Opportunities for public art and creative expression
Family-friendly events and celebrations
Increased visibility for local businesses
Stronger neighborhood identity
Safer and more vibrant streets
Know the Rules
Community Events in Plazas must be free and open to all members of the public. Excluding individuals from the plaza is prohibited unless they are violating posted plaza rules.
Event organizers shall conduct themselves respectfully toward nearby residents and businesses and ensure that events do not cause undue disturbance.
Organizers shall obtain any noise-related approvals or permits from the City Noise Office if amplified sound will exceed the levels provided in City Code or continue past 10:00 pm. Apply for a noise code variance.
The permittee shall be responsible for all garbage removal related to events. PBOT may require event hosts provide additional garbage receptacles, depending on the size and nature of the event.
Events will not obstruct pedestrian and bicycle thoroughfare or access to the plaza.
Events will not obstruct the designated 12 foot emergency access lane. People are allowed in this area, but no tables, tents, or other objects may be placed in the emergency access lane.
If food is offered, organizers must follow all Multnomah County Health Department rules and permitting guidelines for Temporary Food Events.
Street Plaza areas are car-free spaces. All vehicles must park in designated parking areas only and must pay all applicable fees. If vehicle access is required to deliver heavy equipment, the vehicle must immediately leave the plaza after the drop-off or pick-up of that equipment. You must place all the traffic control signs and objects back in place as they were found. These traffic signs and objects must be in place before, during, and after your activation.