North Park Blocks Revisited - NW Portland - 10.25.26

I last photographed Downtown Portland's North Park Blocks in 2007. That playground was built in the early 90s. In 2019, the area was remodeled, and after 7 years I've finally paid the park another visit. Here's what the newish playground looks like in 2026...

Main Street Park - Gresham - 9.4.26

 Though I never officially photographed this park as part of this project, I did take pictures there while chaperoning a field trip in 2004 or 2005. The playground remains the same, but with much wear and need for TLC. The spinning "log" has disappeared, and a paint job is sorely needed.

As of March, 2026, it seems there is a plan in place to replace the current equipment and revitalize the park in the near future.

^These two poles used to have one of those rotating logs toward the bottom. 

Main Street Park is located at 219 South Main Avenue in Gresham, OR

Bella Vista Park Revisited - Gresham - 9.4.26

 In 2026 I returned to Bella Vista Park for the first time since 2011, and was surprised to see it looking pretty much exactly the same. The DangerSlide is still present, and perhaps the biggest difference is in that area -- they've replaced the shiny slopes with green golf-course-looking stuff, and have added some bursts of color. The whole place is still holding up nicely after fifteen years.

Hollybrook Park Revisited - Gresham - 9.4.26

 Hollybrook Park, adjacent to Hollydale Elementary School, appears to have received a full overhaul since my last visit in 2011. Previously boasting a wood/navy blue/yellow aesthetic with hints of lavender, the playground now consists of a turquoise, gray, and chartreuse palette. Highlights include a 4-person bouncy ride, musical instruments, and a variety of climbing structures and textures.