Duckworth Dock - Beach Cleanup Event

Join Human Access Project for a large-scale cleanup of the riverbank at Duckworth Dock. Human Access Project endeavors to make all Portland beaches and swimming spots safe, clean, and accessible to everyone. We hope you can join and help us make a difference. We will be picking up rocks and concrete chunks, clearing vegetation, and removing trash to improve access. Many hands make light work, this is an opportunity to make a major improvement to what has become a popular swimming spot.

This event is sponsored by Metro and Revive Athletics. Metro’s Regional Refresh Fund supports community-led cleanup efforts by providing flexible, low-barrier funding for immediate cleanup needs in underserved communities.Revive Athletics is a resale store on Hawthorne Blvd that focuses exclusively on activewear and athliesure. Their mission is to extend the lifecycle of clothing and to make shopping secondhand fun! 

Project Location: Duckworth Dock

What to Bring: Volunteers should wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for rain and wear sunscreen and a hat if it is sunny. This event will go on rain or shine. It is also recommended that volunteers bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event. We encourage volunteers who bring personal items to wear a backpack so that you can pick up trash and rocks hands free.

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: Meet at Peace Memorial Park, NE Lloyd Boulevard & Northeast Oregon St, Portland, OR 97227 at 8:45 AM. The group will walk down to Duckworth Dock together at 9:00 AM.

Address: 301 NE 2nd Ave Portland, OR 97232 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What's Provided: Trash grabbers, trash bags, buckets and work gloves

Restrooms: There will be a portable restroom at Peace Memorial Park.

Parking: There is paid parking under the freeway overpass as well as a parking lot at 320 NE Lloyd Blvd, just south of the meeting location.

Transit: The meeting location of Peace Memorial Park is across the street from the Rose Quarter Transit Center. It is also accessible by bike from the East Bank Esplanade, offering ample bike parking.

Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome

Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.