Cathedral Park Beach Access

The river beach is informal, unsupervised shore access without lifeguards; currents, cold water, debris, and vessel traffic require caution.

Small free lots serve the boat ramp and dog area; the trailer lot is pay-to-park at $5 per day, generally 5:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Spaces are limited during boating and events.

Cathedral Park Beach Access keeps its own operating, gate, seasonal, reservation, event, maintenance, water-condition, or weather schedule. Check the cited official source and current Portland park notices before leaving.

An accessible restroom is listed. Boaters and event visitors should confirm current opening and temporary-facility arrangements before depending on it.

General park, bridge views, paths, nature patch, beach edge, and ordinary dock access are free. Trailer parking, permits, events, rentals, and transportation may cost.

Flat paved paths are available from the lower parking area, but upper approaches and bridge stairs are steep. The park lists an accessible restroom and developed waterfront routes.

A designated off-leash area is available; leash dogs elsewhere and keep them under control near boats, beach wildlife, events, and the river.

Bridge views, lawns, nature patch, boats, shore exploration, and paths can suit families. The beach and dock are unsupervised river access, not a lifeguarded swimming facility.

The river beach is informal, unsupervised shore access without lifeguards; currents, cold water, debris, and vessel traffic require caution. St. Johns Bridge repairs and Bradford Street environmental cleanup work can affect specific areas. State agencies currently do not recommend altering park activities, but obey fencing and check project updates before visiting.

TriMet serves St. Johns, with walking or rolling required down to the riverfront. Biking, rideshare, driving, and bridge walking are options, but grades are significant.