Board Members
- Debbie Small, President
- Lee Buhler
- Bonnie Birch
- Don Baack
- Dave Manville
- Jason Bergstrom
- Barbara Stedman
- Brian Brady
- Scott Wyse
- Keith Liden
- Andrew Wallace
- Tyler Weber
Committee Chairs
- Joe Fram
- Grace Pendergrass
Open Positions
There is space immediately available on our board of directors for the following roles:
– Outreach Coordinator
– Hike Leader
If you have passion for improving the pedestrian experience in SW Portland, please contact president@swtrails.org for more information.
Our Sponsors
- Don Baack
- Jason Bergstrom
- Chris and Dianne Mays
- Don and Melinda McCoy
- Michael and Holly Kazarinoff
- Scott and Aloha Wyse
- Nancy Murray and Bob Wise
- Douglas Duno
- Deb Small
- Michelle McCabe
- Gordy Molitor
- Linda Barkus
- Lisa Caballero
- Gregory Bishop
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Hillsdale Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – July 19th
Going strong for 47 years in 2026, this annual event has been bringing merchants and residents together every summer since 1976.This fun and family-friendly…
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2nd Saturday Hike – July 11th
Name: 2nd Saturday Hike – Pendleton Park Wander Leader: Dave Manville Start Location: We will meet at Pendleton Park 5347 SW…
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1st Wednesday Run – July 1st
Name: Marshall/Tryon Park Loop Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: Lewis and Clark College, Akin Hall Parking Lot Start Time: 5:45am (arrive…
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Grand Opening: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
Join us to celebrate this major step forward for our community. The launch event will feature community booths, exciting door…
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GRAND OPENING: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
Grand Opening Celebration! Come celebrate the official launch of SWTrails’ 6.3‑mile trail from Hillsdale to Lake Oswego. Featuring honored guests…
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2nd Saturday Hike – June 13th
Leader: Dave Manville Start Location: We will meet on the circle drive up on Council Crest (see link above). We will…
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1st Thursday Monthly Work Party – June 4th
Help us help the trails for our regular 1st Thursday Work Party on June 4th, 2026, from 9AM to Noon meeting at…
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1st Wednesday Run – June 3rd
Name: Revisit the Scene of the Crime Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: SW Terwilliger and Hamilton Start Time: 5:45am (arrive 10-15…
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3rd Saturday Walk – May 16th
Name: Marshall and Tryon Parks HI-LO Link Leader: Bonnie Birch, Deb Small Start Location: SW 18th St. Parking Lot Start Time: 9…
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SW Parkways Loop Run – May 17th
Leader: Tyler Weber Starting Point: SW Trails Vendor Booth located at the top (South End) of Spring Garden Park Pace:…
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2nd Saturday Hike – May 9th
Name: 2nd Saturday Hike – River Front Wander with Tilikum Bridge over and back and more… Leader: Dave Manville Start Location: Meet…
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1st Wednesday Run – May 6th
Name: Timbers Half-Time Run Leader: Tyler Weber Start Location: SW Salmon and 20th Start Time: 5:45am (arrive 10-15 min. early so…
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1st Thursday Monthly Work Party – May 7th
Help us help the trails for our regular 1st Thursday Work Party on May 7th, 2026, from 9AM to Noon at Dickinson…
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Virtual OSU Presentation: “Making Intersections Safer” – May 5th
Community Event Making Intersections Safer: Using Signals and Street Design to Protect Pedestrians Presented by David Hurwitz, professor of…
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3rd Saturday Walk – April 18th
Name: ‘Scht Wiwnu Park, HI-LO Trail Loop (pronounced “Ish-chit Way-el-noo”) Leader: Deb Small Start Location: Street Parking on Capital Hill Rd Start…
Next Walk, Run or Hike
2nd Saturday Hike – July 11th
July 11 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmName: 2nd Saturday Hike – Pendleton Park Wander Leader: Dave Manville Start Location: We will...
Find out more »3rd Saturday Walk – July 18th
July 18 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin us as we walk the trails…
Find out more »1st Wednesday Run – August 5th
August 5 @ 5:45 am - 7:00 amJoin us for an early morning run…
Find out more »Other Upcoming Events
August 2026 Board Meeting
August 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmGRAND OPENING: Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail
September 19 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 amPortland, OR, OR 97239 United States
Community Events
Hillsdale Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – July 19th
July 19 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pmGoing strong for 47 years in 2026, this annual event has been bringing merchants and residents t...
Find out more »Our Guidelines for promoting Community Events
Posts in this section are a service to our community and do not necessarily express the views of SWTrails PDX.
SW Portland Tool Library
SW Trails is serving as the fiscal sponsor of the SW Portland Tool Libary, offering access to tools for residents of Southwest Portland, Downtown, Northwest and South Portland.