Sunday Parkways: A Family-Friendly Mobile Block Party

Every year, Portland Bureau of Transportation opens Portland streets to a special kind of traffic during Sunday Parkways.

This summer program lets bikers, walkers and rollers stroll Portland neighborhoods together like one big mobile block party. It is family friendly and always draws big crowds of Portlanders looking to be active and enjoy the perks of pedestrian-only pathways. 

In 2025, there are four events in Portland. Each event has its own route. Along the routes you’ll see pit stops at parks and green spaces. Each stop has its own activities, such as food vendors, entertainment, games, live music and more.

There is no starting or finishing point. You can join the route wherever it is most convenient for you. Each event has a map and a designated path that bikers and walkers follow. 

Here are the details on the 2025 Sunday Parkways.

2025 Sunday Parkways

Southwest Portland

Sunday, May 18

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 2-mile multi-modal Southwest Portland route includes a separate 3.6-mile walking route. Enjoy Gabriel Park as you stroll along the flat walking route or feel the wind in your hair as you ride the neighborhood hills.

Enjoy free activities and entertainment as you go. I’ll add activities as soon as more details are announced. 

Here’s the map of the Southwest Portland route:

Photo courtesy of PBOT

Northeast Cully

Sunday, June 29

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This 6-mile route meanders along neighborhoods and crosses a few business districts, including Northeast 42nd and Alberta. The route takes you by Fernhill Park, Kʰunamokwst Park, Wellington Park and a grassy boulevard called Roseway Parkway. 

Enjoy free activities and entertainment as you go. I’ll add activities as soon as more details are announced. 

Here’s the map of the Northeast Cully route:

Photo courtesy of PBOT

East Portland

Sunday, July 27

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Travel through East Portland along a 4.5-mile down-and-back route. Stop by the features parks as you roll: Gateway Discovery Park, Ventura Park, Lincoln Park and Parklane Park.

Enjoy free activities and entertainment as you go.

I’ll add activities as soon as more details are announced. 

Here’s the map of the East Portland route:

Photo courtesy of PBOT

Downtown Portland

Sunday, September 14

New this year is a downtown Portland route! The route, which will be announced soon, features many gems to in the heart of downtown. Map coming soon. 

For more information, visit City of Portland’s website.

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