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This linear greenway lies along the west bank of the Willamette River between the Steel and Hawthorne Bridges. Ages ago, the waterfront was filled with warehouses that housed freight from the ships that plied the river. After World War II, the commercial buildings on the riverbanks were torn down to make way for Harbor Drive, an ugly monstrosity of a freeway. Downtown was effectively cut off from the river. But not everyone was happy, and in the early 70’s, the city tore down the freeway to make room for this park. Progress, indeed! Now you can leisurely stroll the banks of the river and watch the boats go by. During the summer it seems there is a festival here every week.