Portlanders are welcomed for a one-day first look at the newly restored Washington Park Reservoir from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. The new park space includes two reflecting pools, a wildlife habitat area, public walking paths, and restored historic features. This “sneak peek” event will feature activities for families, festivities, tours, and a community outreach fair.
While the full public opening is still to come, this event is a celebration of the amazing progress we’ve made and a chance to experience the future of this unique site. Work is still underway to complete certain elements of the reflecting pools, promenade, and surrounding areas. Because the site remains an active construction area, it is not yet ready for permanent public access.
The Water Bureau and our partners will alert the public when we set a date for the permanent opening of the park. Our top priority is ensuring that when we do open fully, the site meets the highest standards of safety, quality, accessibility, and sustainability.
We know how much Portlanders are looking forward to this event — and we have so much to celebrate! Portland Water Bureau, Hoffman Construction, Explore Washington Park, and our many event partners have prepared the site for this first-look celebration on Saturday, June 14.
“This weekend, we are celebrating a once-in-a-generation investment that will serve Portland for decades to come,” said Deputy City Administrator Priya Dhanapal. “We have transformed a vulnerable site into a resilient reservoir already delivering safe, reliable drinking water to more than 360,000 people on the west side—including schools, hospitals, and businesses. We are also completing a stunning public plaza with a promenade, reflecting pools, and restored historic features. I am thrilled our community gets this first look at what will become one of Portland’s most iconic public spaces."
Source: Portland Water Bureau