!Portland North Park Blocks and surrounding area Clean Up Event

A monthly PDX Clean Up event of the North Park Blocks and surrounding area on the 4th Wed of every month. Our team of friends/volunteers work to pick up litter in and around the Park Blocks. We are attempting to keep the Park Blocks clean, accessible and happy as a beautiful community asset by returning each month to pick up litter and maintain the area.

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: We meet at the north end of the PNCA (Pac NW College of Art) parking lot.

Address: 511 NW Broadway Portland, OR 97209 | 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: SOLVE will provide trash grabbers, trash bags, work gloves, and high-vis vests.

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: Paid street parking is available on the Park Blocks and the surrounding area.

Transit: Take TriMet bus line 77 to NW Glisan & Broadway. Walk 1 minutes to the meeting location or visit TriMet’s trip planner to plan your route.

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: Volunteers 13 and under must be accompanied by an authorized adult.

Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.