Portland Bus Trip

Portland Bus Trips

Portland Bus trips for Fall 2022 will happen on Sunday, September 4th! Buses will arrive at Upper Griswold Stadium at 12pm and depart at 12:15pm. Buses will collect students at the end of the bus trips at 4pm and depart at 4:15pm. Students are not required to take the buses back to campus but will be responsible for their own transportation needs.  

Mt. Tabor

Drop Off Address: Mt Tabor Visitor’s Center Parking Lot, SE Salmon Way and, SE Park Dr, Portland, OR 97215

Located in Southeast Portland, Mt. Tabor is a long extinct volcano. Mt. Tabor park features paved and unpaved trails, views of the reservoirs on Mt. Tabor, trees, and plenty of space to enjoy. Students on this Portland bus trip can walk the Mt. Tabor paths, hike amongst the trees, and enjoy views of Portland. 

  • Students should wear comfortable clothes and expect to walk uphill.
  • We suggest students bring their own lawn games and lounge items (frisbees, blankets, etc.)

Mt. Tabor Park Accessibility: Paved pathways, slopes and hills. Public restroom, benches, and picnic area.  


Alberta Park

Drop Off Address: Alberta Park, 5855 NE 19th street, Portland OR

Located in Northeast Portland, Alberta Park includes a basketball court, tennis courts, dog off-leash area, playground, soccer field, and softball field. On this Portland bus trip, students can enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the park playing outdoor games with other students or walk a few blocks to enjoy the Alberta Arts District. Alberta Street includes the Alberta Street Black Heritage Markers Project which shares the history of the African American community on Alberta Street. The walk from Alberta park to Alberts street is approximately 10 minutes. 

  • We suggest students bring money if they would like to shop or eat on Alberta Street.
  • We suggest that students interested in playing in the park bring their own items (basketball, kickball, blankets, etc.)

Alberta Park Accessibility: Paved trails, accessible benches, and picnic areas. Public restrooms are available.

NE Alberta Street Accessibility: NE Alberta St. is a public street but does not have public restroom access. Students may need to purchase items from a local business in order to use their restroom facilities. 


NW 23rd/Wallace Park

Drop Off Address: Wallace Park- NW Pettygrove & NW 25th

Located in Nob Hill, NW 23rd features cafes, restaurants, and lots of shopping. Students on this Portland bus trip will be dropped off at Wallace Park and can venture to NW 23rd to enjoy a leisurely day. The walk from Wallace Park to NW 23rd is approximately 5-7 minutes.  

  • We suggest students bring money if they would like to shop or eat on NW 23rd. 
  • We suggest that students interested in playing in the park bring their own items (basketball, kickball, blankets, etc.)

 

Wallace Park Accessibility: Accessible restroom and accessible picnic table.

NW 23rd Accessibility: NW 23rd is a public street but does not have public restroom access. Students may need to purchase items from a local business in order to use their restroom facilities.