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 2026, 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 2026 Sunday Parkways.

2026 Sunday Parkways

Southwest Portland

Sunday, May 17

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 2-mile multi-modal Southwest Portland route includes a separate 2.6-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. View the activities. 

Here’s the map of the Southwest Portland route:

Map courtesy of PBOT

East Portland

Sunday, June 28

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Travel through East Portland along a 4-mile down-and-back route. Stop by the features parks as you roll: Ventura Park, Lincoln Park, Parklane Park and Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park.

Enjoy free activities and entertainment as you go. View the activities. 

Here’s the map of the East Portland route:

Photo courtesy of PBOT

North Portland

Sunday, August 2

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The new 6.7-mile route features Downtown St Johns, McCoy Park, Columbia Park and Annex, and McKenna Park. 

Enjoy free activities and entertainment as you go. View the activities. 

Here’s the map of the North Portland route:

Photo courtesy of PBOT

Downtown Portland

Sunday, September 13

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 2.3-mile multi-modal route loops around some of downtown’s best outdoor gathering spaces. The route features the South Park Blocks, Lovejoy Fountain Park, Pettygrove Park, Director Park and Darcelle XV Plaza.

Enjoy free activities and entertainment as you go. View the activities. 

Here’s the map of the Downtown Portland route:

Photo courtesy of PBOT

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

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