The park is located on a former landfill site that was capped and repurposed as a recreational space.
It is built on a piece of land known as a 'highway cloverleaf' space, surrounded by active freeway infrastructure.
The project serves as a pilot for the 'Gateway Green' initiative aimed at improving bike infrastructure in East Portland.
The park includes an 'advanced jump line' specifically designed for high-skill riders, which is rare for an urban municipal park.
Gateway Green is a 25-acre off-road cycling destination situated on a reclaimed site between the intersections of I-84 and I-205 in Portland. The park features a diverse array of mountain bike trails ranging from beginner pump tracks to advanced jump lines and singletrack. Originally a neglected piece of state-owned land, the park was transformed through a collaborative effort between Portland Parks & Recreation and local cycling advocacy groups. In addition to cycling facilities, the park includes hiking trails and native landscaping designed to manage stormwater runoff. The park sits on a land bridge that offers a unique vantage point over the convergence of two major interstate highways. Access to the park is primarily via a paved multi-use path connecting to the I-205 regional trail system.
The elevated viewing area overlooking the convergence of the I-84 and I-205 freeway ramps.
Bring a repair kit and spare tube as there are no on-site bicycle maintenance facilities.
The site is fully exposed with very little canopy cover, so bring adequate sun protection and water.
Check the official Portland Parks & Recreation website for temporary trail closures due to heavy rain or maintenance.
Attempting to access the park by walking across highway on-ramps or off-ramps.
Trails may close temporarily during extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain or high winds.
Mountain bikers should yield to hikers and follow directional trail signage; keep pets on a leash.
