Peace Memorial Park and Lloyd July Clean-up
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict to help maintain Peace Memorial Park and clean up the surrounding area (Eastbank Esplanade, Convention Center, and over to the new Blumenuar Bridge). There may be other tasks, such as removing graffiti, repainting park fences/walls, removing invasive blackberries, and helping with other landscaping maintenance will likely be options for volunteers.
About Peace Memorial Park: Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established by the Veterans for Peace (VFP Chapter 72, Portland) as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian. Since Lloyd EcoDistrict joined in partnership with Veterans for Peace, the vision of the space has expanded to honor the intersection of conflict, climate and social justice. Read more here: https://baldoni.net/ecolloyd
When: Saturday, July 30, 2022. 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Meeting Location: Peace Memorial Park is located at the intersection of NE Oregon St and NE Lloyd Blvd (west of the Oregon Convention Center).
Address: Peace Memorial Park: near 7 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232. MAP LINK.
What’s Provided: Lloyd EcoDistrict will provide all tools & supplies including heavy-duty garbage bags, safety vest, vinyl gloves, litter grabbers, rakes, paintbrushes, graffiti remover, etc. We will also have water and snacks.
What to Bring: Please come wearing closed-toed shoes. If you have your own gloves, litter grabber, and litter bag, or bucket, you are welcome to bring those as well.
Restrooms: There may be access to a porta-potty at the park. The Convention Center and Hyatt Hotel are not far away and usually have accessible bathrooms, too.
Getting There/ Parking: Walking/biking to the event is encouraged. Peace Memorial Park is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station. Metered street parking and private parking lots are also available for car parking nearby.
Register here: https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C8W00000V9s4zUAB/peace-memorial-park-and-lloyd-cleanup-july
