Gather with friends, family, peers and caregivers to join BIC-NW in a group for Portland Sunday Parkways! Whether you walk, bike, or roll, we’d love for you to meet up with us for this community event and gather together outside.

Presented by Kaiser Permanente, Portland Sunday Parkways is a city sponsored event to get folks out to explore different Neighborhoods via walking or bike riding.  The mission is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle by closing down the streets to vehicle traffic and bringing the community together. It is a vibrant celebration of community and fun, and features car-free streets, live music, food, activities and a good time with friends and neighbors in a family-friendly environment.

We encourage safety alongside our fun and require certified helmets for bicycle riders, dogs are welcome but required to be on leash, and we ask that you bring water and wear weather appropriate clothing.

Walking/Rolling and Bike routes range from 1 to 4 miles depending on the route and location.

For Program Details please visit
https://www.portland.gov/sunday-parkways 

Contact: 

Karl at bike@bic-nw.org

Upcoming Dates/Maps: 

Please Note:

This is a rain or shine event.

Please be aware of the weather forecast for the day of the event and check predictions the day before  to ensure you are appropriately prepared clothing-wise. 

If inclement weather or unsafe conditions the hike will be canceled for that month. Please watch your email the day before and the day-of in case of cancellation.

**Certified Helmets are REQUIRED for bicycle riders**

Southwest Portland Event: Sunday May 18, 2025

  • The Southwest Portland route will feature a 2-mile multi-modal route and a separate 3.6-mile walking route. Each stop will feature local entertainment, community booths, and food vendors, so make sure to plan your day,
  • Participants are to arrive at 11:45 at Gabriel Park, the corner of SW 45 Ave & SW Vermont St. (X – marks the meet-up spot on map.)
  • The BICNW Group will depart at 12:00 via the Parkways map. As a group the event ends at 2:30 at the corner of SW 45 Ave & SW Vermont St.
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Who should come?

  • Anyone with a brain injury who can manage on their own, or with a support person
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Caregivers/Support persons
  • Board Members & Other Volunteers
  • Friendly dogs on leash

Participants should be able to walk or transit on a paved even surface uphill and downhill at a conversational pace. We have had independent walkers as well as folks with mobility assisting devices join us.

What to bring?

  • Yourself and a support person if needed (This is an in-person event)
  • Friend or family member if you’d like
  • Sturdy walking footwear
  • Appropriate clothing for weather (raincoat/warm gloves/summer wear)
  • Water
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen (Please apply before arrival)
  • Certified Helmet Required if you are bike riding
  • Bicycle if you are bike riding

Do I need to register?

Nope! Just show up and join us. To join the BIC-NW meetup we will require you to sign a waiver.

If you do plan to join us, please email Karl at Bike@bic-nw.org to let him know you’re coming as a courtesy.

What:

A community walk, roll, or bike event in various locations around Portland.  Average distance available is 1 to 5 miles, however we only go 1 to 3 miles depending on which group you are with.  Please hold up to 3 hours of time available so you can explore some vendor booths if you like.

Where:

Various locations around Portland, please see the “Upcoming events” for maps, locations and routes.

When:

Some Sundays throughout the summer midday.

Accessibility:

For those using walkers or wheelchairs, please be advised that we are on a paved surface.

Some locations will have up and down hills, and some events will require crossing a street.

Public transit / Parking

Transit access is available to get to each of the events. Please visit the event pages for details on how to get to each one.

 

Past Events