South Waterfront Greenway Explained

South Waterfront Greenway
Map:	Portland
Coords:	45.4975°N -122.6679°W
Location:	Portland, Oregon, United States
Created:	2015

The South Waterfront Greenway is a linear park and urban walkway along the Willamette River in the South Waterfront district of Portland, Oregon, in the United States.

Description and history

The greenway will stretch from the Marquam Bridge south to the River Forum Building.^[1] Annual operations and maintenance for the park are expected to cost $489,000.^[2] The central segment, first of three to be completed, was opened on May 14, 2015. This section is long, cost $15.5 million, and includes of riverbank restoration.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: South Waterfront Greenway. February 5, 2014. Portland Parks & Recreation. February 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140215183621/http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/45643. live.
2. News: South Waterfront Greenway, east Portland sidewalks, Clinton green street: Portland City Hall cheat sheet. Brad. Schmidt. February 5, 2014. February 5, 2014. The Oregonian. February 22, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222201536/http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/02/south_waterfront_greenway_east.html. live.
3. News: Minter. Casey. South Waterfront Greenway Reopens To The Public. 10 June 2015. OPB. May 15, 2015. 11 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150611133644/http://www.opb.org/news/article/south-waterfront-greenway-reopens-to-the-public/. live.