Parks Update: New Fall Hours, Outreach Resources & Community Partnership
Fields Park has continued to do well since reopening following the Centennial Mills demolition and its re-opening this summer from construction projects.
Tanner Springs and Jamison Square continue to be areas where our outreach team regularly interacts with people and provides resources. It is important to remember that Portland’s parks are public spaces, and unless someone is engaging in illegal activity or violating park rules, simply sleeping in a park is not illegal.
The hours for Tanner Springs and Jamison Square have changed, and both parks now close at 10 p.m. If someone is in the park after closing, you can contact Portland Park Rangers, who have the authority to address activity in a closed park.
Portland Park Rangers: (503) 823-1637
Our weekend outreach worker, Brendan, recently connected with Park Rangers and Jose, NWCC’s assigned Echelon officer. It is great to see these teams building relationships and working together in the community.
Thank you to the Portland Park Rangers for their continued partnership!
For more information about NWCC's outreach work, park access, or available resources in Portland, reach out to Chase McPherson at chase@nwccpdx.com or visit our website.
Related Resources:
Portland Parks & Recreation: www.portland.gov/parks
NWCC Community Services: NWCC Safety Summit: Building a Safer Pearl District Together: nwcc-safety-summit-building-a-safer-pearl-district-together
Stories from the Streets: What Effective Humanitarian Outreach Looks Like: stories-from-the-street-an-hour-on-the-street
Resource Guide: Who to Contact for What
NWCC Hotline: Immediate, non-police assistance with neighborhood safety concerns, vandalism, trespassing, blocked entrances, quality-of-life issues, or to connect unhoused individuals with shelter and services (NWCC members only).
NWCC Outreach Portal: Non-urgent outreach involving tents or individuals who may benefit from shelter, detox, or other humanitarian services. NWCC members only—for ongoing engagement rather than immediate response.
911: True emergencies requiring Police, Fire, EMS, or Portland Street Response. Call immediately.
Call 311: General city services and non-emergency requests such as street debris, abandoned campsites, code violations, and city maintenance issues.
Phone or email: 311@portlandoregon.gov.
Portland Park Rangers: issues occurring inside Portland Parks (Jamison Square, Tanner Springs, The Fields). (503) 823-1637 or RangerCallCenter@portlandoregon.gov.
Police Non-Emergency Line: Report crimes that have already occurred, suspicious activity, stolen vehicles, or other non-emergency situations. (503) 823-3333 or www.portland.gov/police/drug-complaint for drug issues.
211: Information and referrals for housing, food assistance, utility assistance, mental health resources, and other social services. Dial 211.
Downtown Clean & Safe District: Properties east of the centerline of NW 9th Avenue
Beginning October 2025, this area became part of the Downtown Clean & Safe District. For issues in this area such as cleaning or non emergency assistance call 503-388-3888. To learn more visit their website: downtownportland.org
