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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May 9 2015 Hike
Thank you to everyone who came to hike with us on a sunny Saturday morning in May. A big thank…
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SW Trails/Portland Parks City Nature work party May 7, 2015
Thank you to all the super terrific volunteers and Parks staff who came to the work party on the Marquam…
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Plan for improvements on Trail 1 and 4T between Terwilliger and South Waterfront
We have received word that the proposed 2015-16 budget will include funds for the new Hawk crossing of SW Naito…
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Plan for street vacations
The same team working on the Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation System Plan are going to address how street vacations…
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Plan for Alternative Street Designs
The team working on the Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation System Plan are going to include a section on Alternative…
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First aid training available to SW Trails volunteers
As part of the Trails Stewardship agreement with Portland Parks & Recreation, SWTrails members are eligible for First Aid training…
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SW Trails at Hillsdale Springfest Health and Wellness Fair
SW Trails will have a booth at the Hillsdale Springfest Health and Wellness Fair. Medical professionals will host a health…
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Work Party Wilson High Spring Cleanup May 2
Spring Campus Clean-Up When Sat, May 2, 9am – 12pm Where Wilson High School (map) Description Saturday, May 2nd is…
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May 7th work party – Marquam Trail
Project: Switchback reconstruction, trail armoring, install rock drain, tread reconstruction, add additional stair at base of staircase, brushing/pruning along trail.…
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Trail Stewardship agreement SW Trails and Portland Parks
SW Trails and Portland Parks have established a trails stewardship agreement. The goal is the maintenance of soft surface trails…
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Work party Woods Park April 25
Saturday April 25th 9AM to Noon Get out, get dirty, and help improve our trails at Woods Memorial Park! April…
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Trail from Corbett to Terwilliger in pictures
The blog “Noticing Southwest Portland” has a photo display of the trail up from Corbett to Terwilliger. Trail from Corbett…
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SW URBAN TRAILS WALK Saturday May 9
Saturday, May 9, 9:00 am The May 9 walk will be led by Dave Manville. From Wilson High School we…
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Great report on Stephens Creek Natural Area prepared by Access Recreation
Access Recreation has created a video about the Raz Baack Crossing in the Stephens Creek Natural Area. This is one…
Next Walk, Run or Hike
1st Wednesday Run – October 7th
October 7 @ 5:45 am - 7:00 amJoin us for an early morning run…
Find out more »2nd Saturday Hike – October 10th
October 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin us as we hike the trails…
Find out more »3rd Saturday Walk – October 17th
October 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin us as we walk the trails…
Find out more »Other Upcoming Events
Sep 2026 Board Meeting
September 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm1st Thursday Monthly Work Party – October 1st
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pmCommunity Events
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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.