Plans and commitments: evidence register
Review correction — September 12, 2026. Earlier delivered/not-delivered grades and the aggregate scoreboard have been withdrawn. Some comparisons used different measures (including tree stocking versus canopy coverage), and the underlying adoption, funding, baseline and deadline evidence was not consistently established.
This register contains 296 candidate entries from 24 plans and initiatives. These are research leads, not 296 verified or deduplicated legal commitments. All delivery judgments remain not yet verified. The earlier 295-entry headline did not match the current table-row count; the count now comes from the register. Similar targets across plans may overlap.
How an entry earns a delivery status
Verify the adopted source and exact page/table; determine whether the item is a funded commitment, policy requirement or aspirational goal; record its baseline, eligible population, denominator, deadline and responsible entity; then compare an outcome measured on the same basis and period. Missing reporting is not proof of failure. A different metric cannot establish that a target was met or missed.
The linked material is a starting point for that review, not certified evidence for the transcribed target. A backlog total cannot establish maintenance spending as a percentage of replacement value, and tree canopy coverage cannot establish tree stocking. No overall completion percentage is published while these checks remain unresolved.
The October 2025 City audit separately documents findings about fiscal sustainability and lifecycle funding. Those supported audit findings remain available; this register does not replace the auditor's conclusions.
Parks 2020 Vision (2001)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Park within 1/2 mile and Community Park within 1 mile of every resident (80% met in 2001) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| 20 acres parkland per 1,000 residents (grow 10,070 → 11,940 acres) — reaffirmed in Land Acquisition Strategy 2016 (3,000-acre gap in 2001; 1,640 closed by 2016) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3 |
| Full-service community center within 3 miles of every resident | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3 |
| 100 new sports fields (220 → 320) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Finish the 40-Mile Loop Trail (60% complete in 2001) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Double trails from 150 to 300 miles | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Increase protected habitat land by 620 acres (1,440 → 2,060, excl. Forest Park) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Street tree stocking 60% → 80%; park stocking 80% → 90% | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| 90% of public rating parks quality good/very good (from 84%) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Volunteer-to-paid-hours ratio ≥30% (from 25%) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Gifts/grants/donations 0.5% → 10% of budget | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Building maintenance funding 1% → 2% of replacement value | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Reduce recreation-fee reliance 50% → 25% of Recreation budget | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Raise satisfaction metrics to ~90% across five measures | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Establish a Parks Foundation | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Establish an advisory Parks Board | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| 20-year infrastructure/capital master plan within 18 months, updated annually | ~2003 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Comprehensive integrated marketing/community involvement plan | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Comprehensive partnership plan (incl. school district agreements) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Seek voter approval of GO bonds | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Seek voter approval of an operations levy | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3 |
| Long-term strategies for dependable parks funding | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
Urban Forest Management Plan (2004)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinate bureaus via a standing Urban Forestry Policy Group | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Document forest health/condition (tree inventories) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Repeat canopy studies every 5-8 years | Recurring | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Preserve/maintain/restore the urban forest (healthy forest by 2020) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| 35-40% residential canopy | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| 35% street tree canopy | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| 15% industrial/institutional canopy | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Increase quality/quantity of large canopy trees | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Stable, adequate urban forest funding | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Unify/strengthen tree regulations | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
Protect the Best (2007–)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevent invasive infestations in most ecologically healthy areas; build buffer habitat | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Deliver annual treatment schedules under PP&R-BES MOU | Annual | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Track all treatments in ArcGIS | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Biannual program reports to BES and PP&R management | Twice yearly | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Annual spring EDRR treatment (garlic mustard etc., 2-3 weeks) — also a Natural Areas Restoration Plan commitment | Annual | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Reduce total invasives on more acres at lower cost/less herbicide | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
Skatepark System Plan (2008)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build the 19-site network (13 skatespots, 5 district, 1 regional) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Regional "crown jewel" skatepark at ODOT Steel Bridge site (30,000-35,000 sf) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Six named sites: Pier, Glenhaven, Holly Farm, Ed Benedict, Gabriel, Berrydale | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Remaining 12 planned sites: I-405, Kenton, University Park, Alberta, Fernhill, Parkrose HS, Brentwood, Lents, Powell, Westmoreland, Woodstock, Ventura | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Skate facility within 1 mile of every Portlander | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Cover and light district/regional facilities for year-round use | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Dedicated skatepark program coordinator | Years 1-2 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Standing skatepark advisory group (SPLAT successor) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Consider skateparks in master plans for Thompson, Beech, Glenfair, Parklane, Gates | During master planning | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
Trail Design Guidelines (2009)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establish trail design standards for all trail types | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Guide staff/consultants/developers/volunteers on all future trails | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Accessible trails meeting/exceeding Forest Service accessibility guidelines | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Rebuild substandard trail sections as funding allows | As funded | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Consistent regional trail signage program | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
Natural Areas Restoration Plan (2010, updated 2015)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review/update the plan every 3-5 years | Recurring | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Restore degraded medium/high-value areas via BES crews + friends-group MOUs | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Oak woodland restoration (Elk Rock Island, Powell Butte, Forest Park, Willamette escarpment, Terwilliger) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Wetland/riparian restoration (Oaks Bottom culvert, Beggars-Tick, April Hill, Powers Marine, Columbia Slough) + wetlands inventory | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Continue acquisition per 2006 Natural Area Acquisition Strategy | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Water-quality BMPs: Golf Greenway testing, Maxicom irrigation conversion, culvert inventory | ~2015 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Public engagement: friends-group MOUs, interpretation program, youth programs, environmental education | ~2015 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Systemwide ecosystem-health monitoring program | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Natural-area asset survey + site-based restoration database | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Comprehensive research program; share via Intertwine/UERC | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Watershed-based salmon recovery; maintain Salmon-Safe certification | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
Willamette River Recreation Strategy (2012)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| No-net-loss of river recreation capacity; protect three motorized boat ramps | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Willamette Park: dredge basin, repair ramp toe, debris boom | ~2027 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Swan Island: replace boarding floats | ~2027 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Cathedral Park: full boating facility renovation per 2009 master plan (priority capital site) | ~2027 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Madison Street dock reconfiguration (PF&R) with public access | 5-15 yrs | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Sellwood Riverfront Park: replace aging dock | 5-15 yrs | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| McCarthy Park: rebuild southern path toe for non-motorized launching | 5-15 yrs | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Replace Ankeny Dock with new westside public dock | ~2027 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| SE Spokane Street light-watercraft launch node | 5-15 yrs | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| South Waterfront public dock | ~2027 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Acquire former Staff Jennings site for passive river recreation | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Holistic beach/shore access evaluation incl. Waterfront Park bowl swimming | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Improve shoreline fishing access | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Standing citizen river recreation advisory committee | 2012 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Convene marine law enforcement; improve river education/programming | 2012 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| River recreation survey/data program + economic impact study | 2012 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Dock siting/design BMP criteria to unblock permitting | 2012 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| River-facility asset management and replacement funding plan | 2012 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Regular updates to the Strategy | Periodic | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
ADA Title II Transition Plan (citywide 2014) + Parks Facilities Supplement (2015)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citywide barrier inventory + transition plan (342 facilities, ~25,000 barriers) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Parks-specific supplement (adjusted schedule) | 2015 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Programmatic-access Self-Evaluation "in the next phase" | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Remove 17,008 scheduled barriers over 20 years (~$130M min. per HPHP 2023) | ~FY2035-36 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3 |
| Years 1-2: remove 2,567 high-priority maintenance barriers | FY2017/18 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Years 3-5: remove 3,293 maintenance barriers | FY2020/21 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Years 6-10: remove 6,847 barriers (incl. 3,962 unfunded capital) | FY2025/26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3 |
| Years 11-20: remove remaining 4,301 barriers | ~FY2035/36 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Track every barrier in MicroMain work-order system to mitigation | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Pursue capital funding (bond etc.) and opportunistic removal in capital projects | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
2014 Parks Replacement Bond (Measure 26-159)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fix/replace 7-15 closed or deficient play areas | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Repair community pools (Matt Dishman, Peninsula, Grant) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Restore Pioneer Courthouse Square | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Repair Forest Park/Springwater trails and bridges; restrooms, roofs, deficient structures | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| ADA accessibility improvements across park locations | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Improve maintenance buildings (Mt. Tabor Maintenance Yard — final project) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Issue up to $68M without raising the tax rate ($0.0877/$1,000) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Five-person citizen oversight committee + annual reports until closeout | Annual | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| At least two audits (midpoint + closeout) | Closeout | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Exceed equity contracting goals (20% City target) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
Parks SDC Methodology (2015) + 20-Year Capacity Project List (2016, Ord. 187770)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use SDC revenue (~$552M/20 yrs) for acquisition, new parks, capacity improvements | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Maintain the 20-year SDC-CIP as a living Council-amendable list | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Fund major listed projects: 3 new community/aquatic centers ($54-63M each), Washington-Monroe ($48M), ADA tranches ($30M), greenway trail segments | ~2036 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Complete the 10-year methodology/rates/project-list update | Summer 2026 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3 |
| During housing SDC exemption (2025-2028): adjust project priorities for ~$27M forgone revenue; report every 6 months | Through Sept 2028 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3 |
Land Acquisition Strategy (2016)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move "in time" to a needs-based acquisition methodology | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Prioritize trail-corridor acquisitions (40-Mile Loop, Willamette Greenway, 2006 Trails Strategy) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Comprehensive cultural-resource inventory of park properties | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Run a standing acquisition program (7 areas, willing sellers, equity weighting, public nominations) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
Renew Forest Park (~2016–)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restore: ecological health + wildfire risk reduction | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Rebuild: bridges, culverts, trails, Leif Erikson, firelanes | As funded | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Reconnect: Forest Park Entrance (~$18M) incl. future Nature Center | Phased | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Public transit connections to Forest Park | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Information/safety signage (traffic signs 2022-23, Google Maps fixes) | 2022-23 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Multi-lingual community hikes/welcoming programs | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Comprehensive accessibility assessment + barrier removal | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
PP&R Strategic Plan 2017-2020 (2017)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance standards for parks, trails, natural areas | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Sustainable Landscapes Initiative pilots | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Complete the Urban Forestry Management Plan update (also: UFMP 2004 update commitment; Racial Equity Plan 5.3.a; 2017 Tree Code audit recommendation) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3 |
| Citywide tree planting strategy prioritizing low-canopy/low-income neighborhoods (also Racial Equity Plan 5.3.b) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Improved tree-permit service-level tracking | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Equity-focused programming model (Arts/Culture/Summer/Urban Parks; Gateway Discovery; IFCC) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Aquatics equity plan (participation + employment) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Revised scholarship policy + fiscal process | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Re-initiate PREP demographic data collection | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Preschool full cost recovery plan (Council budget note) | FY 2017-18 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Golf financial action plan with culturally responsive outreach | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Update design Specifications Library | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Assessment standards/protocols for high-priority asset categories | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Energy savings performance contracts | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Improved seasonal hiring for a diverse workforce | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Bureau training plan + onboarding processes | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Health/safety/environment compliance program + SAFE task force | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Graphics standards manual, bureau CRM, five-year marketing plan, language-skills assessment | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Strengthen CBO partnerships; language access plan; Language Line bureau-wide | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Level of Service analysis (parks/natural areas; community centers/pools) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Economic impact study + 15-year demographic forecast | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Update the Cost Recovery Policy (restated in HPHP 2023 as "currently updating") | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Five-year financial plan for fiscal sustainability | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Successor long-term vision plan beyond 2020 (also Racial Equity Plan measure 1.2.b: Council-adopted 2030 Vision by 2020) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
Five-Year Racial Equity Plan (2017)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division-level racial equity plans by 2019; equity statements posted by 2017 | 2019 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Racial equity lens + Vulnerability Index on four major projects; integrate into next vision plan | 2017 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Annual budget equity analysis reviewed by BAC/OEHR | Annual 2017-21 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Training coordinator + racial equity training measures (100% onboarding, 80% adequacy, 100% work-plan goals) | 2018 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| 35% of recreation arbitration hires people of color | 2017 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Full-time employees of color 21% → 35% | 2021 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Seasonal-to-FT conversion equity; +20% youth-of-color apprenticeship pipeline; 100% career guidance | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| 85% agree workplace is comfortable regardless of identity (from 70%) | 2021 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Culturally responsive outreach standards by 2018; 80% partner-collaboration rating by 2019 | 2018-19 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Five-year comms strategy for communities of color; 10 safe-harbor languages; Facebook growth 1,900 → 6,000 | 2019 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Advisory bodies 35% POC/immigrant/disability; 35% of budget input from communities of color; monthly Native American leader meetings | 2018 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| 100% friends/partner groups equity-trained; equity language in 50/75/100% of agreements | 2019 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Language Access Plan (Title VI), Language Line training, ADA Title II self-assessment | 2019 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Build parks in park-deficient Cully and East Portland: Cully, Luuwit View, Gateway Discovery, Parklane Phase 1 | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Complete 2014 bond projects in underserved East Portland (Argay, Wilkes, Ventura, Parklane, Lynchview, Ed Benedict, Bloomington) | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Vulnerability Index-driven acquisitions/CIP scoring; know POC households' half-mile access | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Expand Teen Program, youth ambassadors, Parks for New Portlanders; track SFFA attendance by community | 2021 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Meet/exceed MBE/MWESB contracting goals with quarterly tracking | 2021 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
City Auditor Audits & Bureau Responses (2017-2025)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Code 2017: address workload/permitting-technology constraints; improve compliance monitoring | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Scholarships 2018: clarify/update scholarship policy | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Scholarships 2018: dedicated scholarship funding | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Scholarships 2018: periodic Council reporting on costs/performance | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Scholarships 2018: strategic outreach plan addressing language barriers | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Golf 2019: present alternative financial forecast scenarios to Council | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Golf 2019: define program mission in operator contracts w/ equity provisions | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Golf 2019: increase operator contract-compliance monitoring | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Golf 2019: present golf contracts to Council for approval | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Golf 2019: address ~$43M golf deferred maintenance via asset management plan ($1.9M/yr) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Asset Mgmt 2025: Citywide Asset Management Strategy (governance, decisions, funding, buy-in) | Sept 2027 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Asset Mgmt 2025: present strategy to Council publicly + public webpage with updates | By Sept 2027 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Parks Fiscal Mgmt 2025 Rec 1: fiscal sustainability / long-range financial plan with LOS goals (also committed in 2024-25 Levy Annual Report) | June 30, 2028 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Parks Fiscal Mgmt 2025 Rec 2: cost-savings webpage by Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Parks Fiscal Mgmt 2025 Rec 3: level of service plan with Council | June 30, 2028 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Parks Fiscal Mgmt 2025 Rec 4: base asset investments on systemwide LOS goals | June 30, 2028 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Parks Fiscal Mgmt 2025 Rec 5: transparent funding-needs communication (maintenance + lifecycle) for new capital projects per FIN-2.03 | Dec 31, 2025 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Parks Fiscal Mgmt 2025 Rec 6: update City Financial Policy FIN-2.03 (CFO) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
| Unified CIP initiative across Public Works Service Area incl. PP&R | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5 |
Sustainable Future (2019–)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bring a long-term funding proposal to Council in 2020 | 2020 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Fund Scenario 2 "Maintain" (+$50M) or Scenario 3 "Fulfill" (+$119M) rather than "Decline" | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Option 1: pursue a GO bond for capital needs | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Option 2: pursue a special park & recreation district | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Option 3: pursue a five-year local option levy | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Option 4: pursue a prepared food & beverage tax | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Options 5-6: transient lodging tax and cell phone tax | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Explore an income tax (added at Council's instruction) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Overall: lead PP&R in a financially sustainable direction for the long term | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
2020 Parks Levy (Measure 26-213) — Ballot Commitments, Annual Reports & Oversight (2020-2026)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1: Enhance/preserve parks, rivers, wetlands, trees | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| C2: Serve diverse populations | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| C3: Increase access to nature for POC and low-income children | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| C4: Prevent recreation cuts and center/pool closures | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| C5: Enhance park maintenance (clean/safe) | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| D1: Protect water quality/habitat; remove invasives across ~8,000 acres | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| D2: Recreation programs (education, camps, concerts, swim, meals) | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| D3: Remove financial barriers (Access Discount) | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| D4: Litter/hazardous waste, grounds, safety checks | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| D5: Keep restrooms open and clean | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| D6: Plant trees in low-canopy communities (also Racial Equity Plan 5.3.c) | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| D7: Proactive maintenance of 1.2M park trees | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| D8: Modernize data systems | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| D9: Prioritize POC and low-income households | FY2025-26 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Oversight: community committee reporting annually + independent audit | Audit Yrs 3-5 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y1: Hire all approved maintenance positions (23 of 68 in Y1; complete remainder incl. Y2's 20-30) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y1: 5 urban forestry positions + 12 arborists for proactive tree care | FY2022-23 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y1: Access Pass registration system replacing "Pay What You Can" | FY2022-23 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y1: Survey Portlanders on cost-barrier reduction | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y1: Expand environmental education (extra Teen Nature Team week) | FY2022-23 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y1: Complete the $5M work order system upgrade | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y1: Deploy volunteer management database | FY2022-23 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y1: First PLOC report fall 2022, then annually | Fall 2022+ | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6; Source 7 |
| Y1: Spend the $25.58M underspend on voter commitments | Levy period | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y1: Second HPHP "Listening & Learning" wave in 2022 | 2022 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6; Source 7 |
| Y2: Park tree maintenance ramp-up late 2023 (116-property pilot) | Late 2023 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y2: ~30 career fairs annually for aquatics recruiting | Annual | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y2: Stabilize Summer Free For All with underserved partners | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y2: Continue Renew Forest Park; expand Soft Surface Trails team | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y2: Seek capital funding for the ~$600M deferred maintenance backlog (also urged by PLOC FY24; also 2024 Citywide Assets Report gap-closing commitment) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6; Source 7; Source 8 |
| Y3: Expand Schools to Pools toward all second graders | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y3: Publish first-ever Park Tree Maintenance Plan (3-5 yr rotations) | FY2023-24 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y3: Community Needs Survey summer 2024 | Summer 2024 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y3: Complete Mt. Scott Community Center retrofit and reopen | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6; Source 7 |
| Y3: Rebuild storm-damaged Mt. Tabor shelter with salvaged lumber | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y3: 2024 Natural Asset Assessment pilot (31 natural areas + 7 nature patches) | 2024 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y3: Daily checks + at-least-annual CPSC playground inspections | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y4: PCEF partnership for additional tree plantings (2023-2028) | 2028 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| Y4: Secure levy renewal to avoid cutting 1/3-1/2 of operations | Nov 2025 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6; Source 7 |
| PLOC FY22: continue Leveraged Funding Model (levy funds spent last) | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| PLOC FY22: apply equity lens + share PLOC materials publicly | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| PLOC FY23: refine performance measures beyond compliance | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| PLOC FY23: increase levy spending/service delivery (fix Y1-2 underspend) | Years 3-5 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| PLOC FY23: expand partnerships and urban forestry capacity | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| PLOC FY24: disseminate audit findings publicly in early 2025 | Early 2025 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6; Source 7 |
| PLOC FY24: quantify per-commitment metrics; succinct visual communications | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| PLOC FY25: broaden communication (22.7% Access Discount awareness) + visual graphs | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
| PLOC FY25: continued financial transparency; keep levy additive, not substitutive of General Fund | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6 |
Level of Service Guidance & LOS Project (April 2022)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developed park or natural area within 1/2 mile of every household (reaffirms Parks 2020 Vision; measured on developed-park basis) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Full-service community center within 3 miles — requires 4 new centers (next: central Eastside, then NE) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Close gaps with 110 new recreational assets (42 play areas, 20 gardens, 16 spray-play, 11 skateparks, etc.) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Add 29 developed parks (154 → 183) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Two all-weather sports-field complexes (East + SW Portland) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Maintain/expand North Portland aquatics within 5 years (Columbia Pool funded only through June 2022) | ~2027 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3 |
| Use LOS Guidance annually in capital funding prioritization and undeveloped-property planning | Annual | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Accommodate emerging sports (futsal, pickleball, bike hockey) in existing tennis facilities | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Engage public on community-center needs "when timing is appropriate" | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Share LOS recommendations/reports publicly | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Complete/present LOS plans for parks and community centers (Council FY2019-20 budget note) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2; Source 3 |
| Build a comprehensive systemwide Level of Service Plan (the guidance's stated aspiration; now audit Rec 3) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Update community-center LOS after arts/recreation strategy work concludes | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland (framework 2020–; first report July 2023)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt new mission, vision, values, six outcomes, Equity & Anti-Racism Commitment via co-design | 2023 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Implement HPHP core components (listening cycle, Actions & Results Framework, Decision Support Tool, closing-the-loop, investment-results links) by end of 2024 | End 2024 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Anti-racism "We will" actions (voice, belonging, inclusive policy, workforce diversity, learning) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Reach 33.3% citywide canopy by 2030 with equitable distribution (City goal) | 2030 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Cut PP&R carbon emissions below 5,000 MT by 2030 | 2030 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Complete Mill Park and Parklane Park (East Portland access 69.4% → 71%) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Close the East Portland access gap (~13 more parks, ~$300M) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Conduct a community survey in 2023 (updating 2017) | 2023 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Make the low-income tree permit fee waiver permanent in FY2023-24 | FY2023-24 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
Off-Road Cycling Master Plan (2023; drafted 2015-2017)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| New off-road cycling facilities at 23 park sites | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Forest Park trail improvements + cycling loop (Firelane 1, St. Helens Rd parallel trail, 53rd Dr trail) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| River View Natural Area: design sustainable shared-use trail (interim bike ban) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Three urban off-road cycling trail corridors | — | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Improve all existing facilities (Gateway Green, Ventura pump tracks) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Incorporate ORCMP projects into the CIP for annual budgets | Annual | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
2024 Citywide Assets Report — Parks Sections (2024)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop a clearer natural-area investment picture via the new assessment process | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Advance asset-management maturity (lifecycle costing, alternatives analysis, maintenance optimization, handover, resource-service alignment) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
Natural Area Assessment Program (2025 report, published January 2026)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete first full-system assessment (incl. ~5,000 Forest Park acres) | 2029 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Reassess the entire system every 5 years thereafter | From 2029 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Comprehensive natural-asset Asset Management Plan (service levels, risk, valuation) | Post-2029 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Publish all data via interactive dashboard | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Updated Site/Assessment Unit maps for all unassessed sites | Before 2029 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
Portland Urban Forest Plan (2025)
| Candidate target | Reported deadline | Review status | Sources to inspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45% citywide canopy within 40 years | ~2065 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| At least 25% canopy in every neighborhood | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| 35% canopy over streets in 20 years | ~2045 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Pattern-area targets (Western 66%, Central City 20%, Inner 45%, Eastern 50%, Rivers 20%) | — | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| PCEF Tree Protection & Care: $65M City-run street tree maintenance program | 2029 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| PCEF Equitable Tree Canopy: $40M, ≥15,000 trees with 5-year establishment care | 2029 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| $5M Tree Canopy Maintenance Reserve for income-qualified owners | 2029 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| $5M 82nd Avenue Street Tree Expansion (sidewalks + tree space) | 2029 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| $840K Arborist Trainee Program (≥3 paid positions, pathway to permanent) | 2 yrs from launch | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Plan for City to assume legal/financial responsibility for street trees (action 2-3) | Nov 2027 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Plan for City responsibility for street-tree sidewalk repairs (action 2-4, PBOT) | 2028 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Permanent Trees in the Curb Zone program with annual reporting (action 3-2) | Nov 2027+ | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Update Tree Code (Title 11) to align with the plan (action 7-2) | 2026-2028 | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Citywide canopy assessment every 5 years (action 6-3; also the Levy Year-4 FY25-26 canopy-survey commitment) | Recurring | Not yet verified | Source 1; Source 2 |
| Public tree-planting data dashboard (action 6-4) | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Street tree list review every 5 yrs; regular inventories; survival monitoring (actions 7-1, 6-1, 6-5) | Ongoing | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
| Review the plan itself every 10 years | ~2035 | Not yet verified | Source 1 |
September 2026 partnership reporting addendum
The Council evidence review distinguishes reported program progress from completed commitments. A report of a software launch does not establish compliance with every earlier database or reporting target.