Riverwalk Project

Phase One Riverwalk Project complete with view looking down new walking path with bench in foreground

The main goal of the St. Helens Riverwalk Project is to improve and ensure public access along the Columbia River from Columbia View Park to Plymouth Street/Nob Hill Nature Park, approximately one-half mile in length. The linear design incorporates a combination of pathways, boardwalks, and overlooks. The design for the St. Helens Riverwalk Project was created with two years of public involvement on key project components.

Riverwalk Overview

Phase 1

Phase 1 will was completed in June 2025. It constructed approximately 300 feet of Riverwalk within Columbia View Park. Project components also included associated park pathways, water and storm drain utilities, lighting, retaining walls, railings, furnishings, and signage. Funding for this phase was made possible thanks to a combination of three state grants and Parks System Development Charges (SDC) funds.

 

Phase 2

Preliminary design (30%) for Phase 2 of the Riverwalk has been completed. This phase includes a future Riverwalk pathway extension south to Plymouth Street which will connect to the Bluff Trail which is being completed as part of the Streets & Utilities Extension Project. It includes multiple pedestrian connections through the Riverfront Property site, small plazas with concrete seatwalls, interpretive signage elements, furnishings, riverbank restoration plantings, and key overlook locations. At the center of the project site, there is a proposed Rocky Beach with pathways which provide access down the Columbia River. At the south end of the project site, there is a proposed Recreation Hub with an in-water dock facility for launching non-motorized boats. There is currently no timeline for construction of Phase 2.

 

 

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