2026 Great Willamette Cleanup – Portland: Kelley Point Park (On Land)

Event Basics: Join Willamette Riverkeeper, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, and Portland Parks and Recreation for an on-land trash cleanup along the Willamette River at Kelley Point Park! Kelley Point is located directly at the confluence with the Columbia River, so this is quite literally the last opportunity to catch trash before it moves downstream out of the Willamette!

After the cleanup, we hope that you'll join us for a volunteer appreciation party at 1:30pm in Portland (location TBD), featuring drinks, light food, and a free raffle for all volunteers.

When & Where: Saturday, October 10th, 2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm

Please meet near the southern parking lot of Kelley Point Park (see map to the right for specific location). Trained cleanup leaders will be on site to check volunteers in, distribute cleanup supplies, and provide a group safety briefing.

What to Bring:

• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes that you are comfortable getting dirty and wet.
• Sunscreen, drinking water, and layers that are appropriate for the weather.

Additional Details:

• Willamette Riverkeeper and our partners will provide all necessary cleanup equipment and PPE for this event (trash bags, gloves, grabbers, etc).
• No previous experience is necessary to volunteer for this event – we will conduct a thorough safety briefing and cleanup training at the start of the day.
• Children ages 10+ are welcome to participate in this event if accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian.

Questions? Reach out to event coordinator Lee Belowski at lee@willametteriverkeeper.org.

Willamette Riverkeeper thanks all of our amazing partners for supporting the 2026 Great Willamette Cleanup!

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