Ventura Park

Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node ( BEECN) A Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node (pronounced beacon) is a place to go in Portland after a major earthquake to ask for emergency assistance if phone service is down, or report severe damage or injury.

More information can be found on the Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node page.

Ventura Park Tree Tour Take a virtual tour of the trees at Ventura Park Ventura Park Pump Track Ventura Park is home to Portland Parks & Recreation’s first pump track!

What is a pump track? A pump track is a continuous dirt loop that can be ridden on a bicycle without the need for pedaling.

Pump tracks have banked turns and rolling hills to maintain momentum.

The track is not designed for skateboarders or BMX riders.

This pilot, or demonstration project, was built and is being maintained by the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) under a formal agreement with Portland Parks & Recreation.

In 2017, Ventura Park’s playground was fully renovated, including the addition of new accessibility features, with funding from the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond. Thanks to a partnership with Playworld, Ventura Park’s new playground features the PlayForm 7, a piece of play equipment designed to get people thinking, talking, sharing ideas, and engaging in outdoor spaces in new and meaningful ways. A Portland Loo was installed with funds from the Bond and System Development Charges. RACC installed a series of three public art sculptures called the Venturia Trio (The Imp, Twine, and Sprung) by Portland artist Pete Beeman.