Causes: Environment, Land Resources Conservation, Parks & Playgrounds, Recreation & Sports, Sports
Mission: Portland Trails transforms Greater Portland into a healthier community for people-powered transportation, conservation, and recreation, by creating a network of trails and green spaces that connects people with places.
Results: Since 1991, Portland Trails has built and maintained a network of 70 miles of trails and green space throughout Greater Portland. The trail network reaches within a half mile of every resident of Portland. It spans four different communities, and over one million people use the trails each year. From someone’s morning jog, to a student’s safe walk to school, we are a part of people’s lives every day. With over 1000 members and countless more volunteers, we are able to transform Portland’s streets and the community for visitors and locals alike.
Target demographics: the Environment, Land Conservation, Community Placemaking, Active Transportation
Geographic areas served: Greater Portland, Maine including Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, and Falmouth
Programs: Group volunteering on trails, School Ground Greening, Pop-up parks, Placemaking opportunities, Active Transportation
Mission: Portland Trails transforms Greater Portland into a healthier community for people-powered transportation, conservation, and recreation, by creating a network of trails and green spaces that connects people with places.
Results: Since 1991, Portland Trails has built and maintained a network of 70 miles of trails and green space throughout Greater Portland. The trail network reaches within a half mile of every resident of Portland. It spans four different communities, and over one million people use the trails each year. From someone’s morning jog, to a student’s safe walk to school, we are a part of people’s lives every day. With over 1000 members and countless more volunteers, we are able to transform Portland’s streets and the community for visitors and locals alike.
Target demographics: the Environment, Land Conservation, Community Placemaking, Active Transportation
Geographic areas served: Greater Portland, Maine including Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, and Falmouth
Programs: Group volunteering on trails, School Ground Greening, Pop-up parks, Placemaking opportunities, Active Transportation
Environment
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