The Port of Hood River sells parking passes for the Event Site parking lot on a seasonal and daily basis.
Pre-season discount online pass sales began May 1, 2017. All preseason passes purchased online will be held for pick up in WILL CALL at the Event Site parking booth beginning Friday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. Please bring your photo ID and receipt with you to pick up your passes.
Click here to purchase your 2017 season pass.
Hook Access Road closed April 17-19 for regrading
The Hook access road will be closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic all hours beginning Monday, April 17 through Wednesday, April 19 for regrading. The waterfront trail will remain open, but users are cautioned to keep dogs on leash and away from heavy equipment.
For more information, call the Port of Hood River at (541) 386-1645 or email porthr@gorge.net.
Total closure of Spit access road beginning April 10 for regrading
The Port of Hood River will close the Spit access road to all vehicle and pedestrian/bicycle traffic beginning at 12:00 a.m. Monday, April 10 until road regrading work concludes, most likely Thursday, April 13. The access road closure will begin at the intersection with Nichols Parkway, north of the west landing of the pedestrian bridge. Access to the Waterfront Trail will be unaffected, but all access to the Spit will be closed.
For more information, call (541) 386-1645 or email porthr@gorge.net.
Waterfront Parking Management Plan Public Meeting December 15, 2016
Thursday, December 15, 2016
5:30 PM
Port of Hood River Conference Room
1000 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031
The Port of Hood River seeks public input on a draft parking plan for the Hood River Waterfront being considered for implementation in spring 2017. Port staff will provide an informational overview of the plan which includes the installation of new parking meters on Portway Avenue and other waterfront streets. Public comment will be invited during the meeting and written comment may be submitted by mail or email to porthr@gorge.net.
To view and download a copy of the draft plan, click here.
Waterfront Trail Ribbon Cutting August 31, 11:00AM
This post has been updated. Original Post below:
Please join us at 11:00AM on Wednesday, August 31 at the Nichols Basin Trail plaza for a ribbon cutting celebration of the completion of the Hood River Waterfront Trail! Comprised of several sections, each completed at different times, the Waterfront Trail is now a completely unbroken, paved pedestrian and bicycle path from The Hook to the Best Western beach!
For more information contact Liz Whitmore, Waterfront Recreation Coordinator at (541) 386-0972.
