Peace Memorial Park and Oregon Convention Center Area Cleanup - June 2025
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict and SOLVE volunteers to clean up the areas around Peace Memorial Park, the Oregon Convention Center, the Eastbank Esplanade, and the Lloyd. The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park area, and removing graffiti around the area right before the Oregon Convention Center hosts the largest conference in Portland’s history.
About Peace Memorial Park: Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian. Since Lloyd EcoDistrict joined in partnership with Veterans for Peace, the vision of the space has expanded to honor the intersection of conflict, climate, and social justice.
Meeting Location: Volunteers will be inside of Peace Memorial Park. Peace Memorial Park is located at the intersection of NE Oregon St and NE Lloyd Blvd (just east of the Steel Bridge and west of the Oregon Convention Center).
Address: Peace Memorial Park, NE Oregon & NE Lloyd St, Portland, OR 97232 | Map Link
What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
What’s Provided: Lloyd EcoDistrict will provide all tools & supplies, including heavy-duty garbage bags, safety vests, vinyl gloves, litter grabbers, rakes, paintbrushes, paint, graffiti remover, etc. We will also have water and snacks.
Restrooms: No public restrooms are available
Parking: Walking/biking to the event is encouraged. Peace Memorial Park is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station. Metered street parking and private parking lots are also available in the general area of Lloyd for car parking.
Transit: Peace Memorial Park is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station.
Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up