LET’S CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE NEW PARKROSE PLAZA!

Join us on Saturday, July 11, from 4:00–8:00 PM at NE 106th Ave & NE Sandy Blvd for an evening of free BBQ, games, music, and community fun as we officially welcome Parkrose Plaza.

The Parkrose Plaza is part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Public Street Plaza Program, a citywide initiative that transforms portions of streets into vibrant public gathering spaces. These plazas are designed to create safer, people-focused places where neighbors can connect, local businesses can benefit from increased foot traffic, and communities can host events, art, markets, and celebrations.

Historic Parkrose is partnering with PBOT, local organizations, and community members to help activate the plaza with programming and events that make this space a welcoming destination for everyone. While PBOT created the plaza through its pilot program, Historic Parkrose is excited to help bring it to life through community gatherings like this one.

Admission is free! Free BBQ from It’s a Vibe Catering, while supplies last. Everyone is welcome.

Book your own event at the Plaza here!
Get more info on the PBOT Plaza Pilot Program

The Parkrose Plaza is your neighborhood's 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.

Looking for inspiration? Try hosting:

  • 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 at the Parkrose Plaza

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

Book your next party, workshop or other event here!
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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.