Portlandia Waterfront Walk and Hangout
Details
Welcome in Spring with our first event of the season: a waterfront walk and hangout! Just like the characters in the opening scene of Portlandia, we will take a group stroll down the famed waterfront (though maybe with fewer clown costumes and unicycles). Whether you have lived in the city for one week or your whole life, experiencing the beautiful riverfront is a great way to ring in Spring and meet new faces. We will conclude with a short gathering at a casual outdoor venue if you are up for it!
(If you are a maybe, please RSVP yes! Will check in a few days before and can always change but its really helpfult to gauge potential interest).
Event Overview: We will start by OMSI, cross the Tilikum Bridge, head up the the westside through Tom McCall Waterfront Park, cross the Steel Bridge, and head down the Eastside Esplanade returning to OMSI. You can also join for a quick bite or drink after at the adjoining Mt. Hood Brewing- Tilikum Station (https://mthoodbrewing.com/) or other nearby venue.
About the Walk: The walk will be an approximately 4 mile loop (seem interactive map with hike details below). Going at a pretty casual pace, it about an hour and half or slightly longer. There are also plenty of places to sit for a quick breather. The walk is very scenic, safe, and pleasant. It is very flat and entirely separated from cars (including the two bridges) with zero cross streets.
Or if you want to Skip the Walk: if you can't make or are not interested in the walk, feel free to also just join for the hangout after at Mt. Hood Brewery. Keep an eye out in the discussion board for updates confirming exact time (likely around 7:15).
Getting There: Our meeting place, OMSI, and the adjoining brewery is centrally located in Portland. The location has ample parking and is directly served by the MAX (Orange), the Portland Streetcar (A/B), and several bus lines.
Questions: There will be very specific instructions on where to meet added to the event page and posted to the discussion board. However if you have any questions about where to find us, or about the event or the group in general,, feel free to text (561)385-0676 at any time.
Next Event: Light hike in Washington Park (Saturday April 2)- https://www.meetup.com/young-adults-new-to-pdx/events/314306201/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events
Which of these sound good for upcoming walks?
- Mt. Tabor Park
- Washington Park Public Garden to 23rd/ Nob Hill District
- Pearl District Exploration and Brewery Hop
Feel free to vote for multiple at this link- https://www.meetup.com/young-adults-new-to-pdx/discussions/