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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Plea to City Council to Support SW Trails
Honorable Portland City Council Members: I find it hard to believe that the City has stated it is not financially…
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Work Party with Portland Parks Thursday June 4 at Terwilliger Wildlands
Time: June 4 9am – noon . Project: clear trail comdor of invasive species, full bench construction of approved reroute,…
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Work Party – Woods Park – Sat May 23
Trail maintenance in Woods Park on Saturday May 23rd 9:00am – noon Help us keep the Cedar and Marigold trails…
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Riverview Natural Area Park tentative plans
Riverview Natural Area Park tentative plans are out, you can take a survey and comment by going to the parks…
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June 13 SW URBAN TRAILS WALK
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 9:00 am The June 13 walk will be led by Pete Schmierbach. It was rescheduled from March.…
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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…
Next Walk, Run or Hike
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
Southwest Hills Residential League – Safety & Resilience Summit – August 30th
August 30 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmLocation: Next to Ainsworth Elementary at SW Vista & Spring Streets NOTE: Vista Bridge Closure o...
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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.