Save Columbia Pool |
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The City of Portland passed the 2019-2020 budget which includes drastic cuts to the Parks and Recreation Budget. These budget cuts will lead to the closure of Columbia Pool in July of 2020 unless citizen action and partnership with the City or Portland can change the course. FOCP is part of an emerging coalition of concerned neighbors and groups working to assure uninterrupted aquatics access for the community and maintain Columbia Park as the “Jewel of the North.”
You can learn more at savecolumbiapool.com, and stay tuned for more information and needed actions of the coming months. |
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KGW Local News Article
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Saturday, September 28, 2019
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PORTLAND, Ore. — North Portland’s Columbia Pool is scheduled to close next summer due to a major budget gap in the Bureau of Parks and Recreation, but neighbors are not ready to give up on their beloved facility yet. From seniors, to parents, and even their kids; people in North Portland are fighting to keep the pool open....
Excerpt from article written by reporter Brittany Falkers Read the full article |
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Park & Poolooza Event at Columbia Park
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Saturday, September 28, 2019
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We invite you, your family and friends to come out on September 28th to celebrate our park and pool. There is a great line-up of music plus we will showcase some of our sponsors and wonderful community organizations. We will have activities, games, food for sale, and above all, time to mix-n-mingle with your fellow park and pool supporters. We have a lot in store for the day, so check out the program.
We would like to express much appreciation to our SPONSORS for support of Friends of Park & Poolooza! and Friends of Columbia Park. We need your help to make this event a roaring success! Join our great group of Park and Pool supporters. Sign up to volunteer or send an email to Mary Englund. |
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Save Columbia Pool Meeting at Columbia Cottage
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Saturday, July 27, 2019
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About 100 neighbors gathered for a "Save Columbia Pool" community meeting hosted by FOCP at the Cottage.
With leadership from the Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Chair, Mary-Margaret Wheeler-Weber, and our own president, Rachel Burdon, the group discussed what we know about the current situation and began planning for what's next. |
This event and the Save Columbia Pool effort was covered by KOIN 6 News.
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