Portland Sunday Parkways, presented by Kaiser Permanente, returns in-person to the Northeast Cully neighborhood on Sunday, June 26, after two years of pandemic restrictions. 2022 is the 15th anniversary season of the city's biggest celebration in the street, and Kaiser Permanente’s 15th year as founding and presenting sponsor.
Media opportunity + interviews
Kaiser Permanente and the City invite media for interviews from 10-11 a.m. this Sunday, June 26 at the Kaiser Permanente CONNECT booth at Kʰunamokwst Park (5200 NE Alberta St.). Interview leaders from the City of Portland and Kaiser Permanente:
- Chris Warner, Director of the Portland Bureau of Transportation
- Wendy Watson, COO of Kaiser Permanente’s Northwest Region
“As a health care organization, we’re proud to partner with the City and local businesses, artists and vendors to create healthy and memorable experiences for our Portland communities for the 15th year,” said Wendy Watson, COO of Kaiser Permanente’s Northwest region. “Our sponsorship represents a $110,000 commitment to promote civic pride, support local businesses, and encourage people-powered modes of transportation. We invite everyone to come out and thrive with us and with your Portland neighbors.”
This season, look for two in-person celebrations:
- Sunday, June 26 in Northeast Cully, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sunday, August 21 in East Portland, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
During each event, Portland's streets will be turned into accessible, family-friendly routes that are closed to car traffic for the day. This allows people to bike, walk, roll, and play freely as they explore neighborhood greenways, city parks, and community spaces, all while sampling food, live entertainment, and other can't-miss surprises.
The Kaiser Permanente Sticker Hunt also returns this season, with five routes each set in a different neighborhood. You can play any day you choose from June 1 through August 31, and participants receive a 4” herb plant from Portland Nursery. In addition to the in-person activities, Kaiser Permanente offers fun and educational online health and wellness videos and classes at kp.org/sundayparkways.
“There is a strong link between physical activity and health and mental wellness,” said Watson. “Encouraging people to walk, ride and bike Sunday Parkways with friends and family is a great way for everyone to get out, get active and get to know their neighbors, while also allowing us to improve the mental health and resilience of our local communities.”
Visuals:
- Interactive mural painting with local artist Rather Severe in the Kaiser Permanente CONNECT booth at KʰunamokwstPark (5200 NE Alberta St.)
- Cooking demonstrations with chef Greg Gates in the NOURISH booth at Wellington Park (NE 66th Ave. and Mason St.)
- Children playing games with Playworks in the PLAY booth at Fernhill Park (NE 37th Ave. and Ainsworth St.)
- Self-guided exercise circuit in the MOVE booth at Roseway Parkway (7201 NE Skidmore St.)
- Opportunities for photos and videos of Portlanders coming together to bike, walk and run a 6-mile traffic-free double loop route, while enjoying food, live music, fun and games.
More Information:
Visit kp.org/sundayparkways for route maps and info.