Human Access Project

05/30/2026

Sometimes you need a little altitude to see the whole picture.

A boat full of river lovers. A city built around water. One unforgettable afternoon aboard the Portland Spirit.

Thanks to for these incredible aerial views of our River Lover Cruise.

05/30/2026

Now that’s a river party.

Thank you to everyone who joined usaboard the Portland Spirit. A beautiful afternoon on the water, great conversations, new friendships, and a boat full of people who care about Portland’s river.

The summer is about to get real, and we’re about to get in the river! Viva La Riverlution.

See a friend? Tag them (or you!) in the comments!

Thank you for your support, Portland Spirit, Steeplejack Brewing, Wildwood Mahonia, MSWCD, On Point CCU, Pepsi, Portland Metro Chamber, Port of Portland, Portland Spirit, Point West Credit Union, Subaru, and Vigor.

📸 _split.time_

05/29/2026

Portlanders! You can help shape the future of the Willamette River.
The last Beach Brigade showed what’s possible when people show up together. Teamwork transforms beaches, and even bringing one friend can make a real difference.

Join us June 6 at Audrey McCall Beach as we get the river ready for summer. Meet at Fire Station 21, 5 SE Madison.

https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL00004AmcCx2AJ/audrey-mccall-beach-cleanup-event

Big thanks to and for their ongoing support.

📸Andrew Simmons

05/29/2026

Portlanders! You can help shape the future of the Willamette River.

The last Beach Brigade showed what’s possible when people show up together. Teamwork transforms beaches, and even bringing one friend can make a real difference.

Join us June 6 at Audrey McCall Beach as we get the river ready for summer. Meet at Fire Station 21, 5 SE Madison at 8:15 AM.

Big thanks to and for their ongoing support.

📸Andrew Simmons

05/27/2026

Press alert! We’re in Outside Magazine!
The Rise of Urban Swimming in the U.S.

“While the Chicago swim opened once-a-year access, the Human Access Project (HAP) in Portland, Oregon, has led the way to permanent access at seven beaches and two docks on the Willamette River since its founding in 2010, with another beach to open this year.”
https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america/city-swimming-urban-rivers/

And they are featuring not one, but TWO photos from our resident River Culture photographer, Dustin Pattison!

WOW. This is big. What better time to get your tickets to our river cruise happening THIS FRIDAY, May 29???

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/river-lover-cruise

Portland Spirit Cruises and Events

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Hot tip for the best fireworks viewing spot! Have you considered Vera Katz Beach? There’s another show May 30th as a part of the Rose Festival. See you there?

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