Alberta 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.

The Alberta Park Nature Patch features a unique variety of native and ornamental plants, nurse logs, root wads, boulders, and an accessible gravel path.

Learn more about Portland's Nature Patch program .

Alberta Park Tree Tour Take a virtual tour of the trees at Alberta Park Alberta Park Nature Patch Completed in 2018 as the first pilot for the Ecologically Sustainable Landscapes Initiative, an acre of struggling grass under a stand of Douglas fir was converted into a lush forest garden.

These enhancements not only add beauty and natural elements to explore but also improve habitat for birds and native pollinators.

Portland Parks & Recreation is adding nature patches to developed park landscapes to provide natural experiences for people and habitat for wildlife.

Nature patches are unique natural garden spaces that support native pollinators and offer fun opportunities for education and exploration.