Used for walking, bike riding, and various sports activities, it has served as one of the city’s main focal features.
There have also been additions to the existing trail system to provide more comfort for passersby; this includes an observation deck and gazebo, and a long string of benches, each of them dedicated to an individual who has served the city of Portland.
All of them have been preserved, though only one bridge still stands in its original location and continues to serve vehicular traffic.
[2] Even though the trail system is in a suburban location, the Riverwalk offers a variety of scenic sites that range from neighborhood sidewalks and city pavement to quiet wooded areas and fields.
[1] Due to its popularity with both residents and tourists, this rail trail continues to flourish and spread itself around the city and throughout.