ACCESSIBILITY
Mosquito Fleet aims to be an on-ramp (literally and figuratively) to local waterways. We want people of all abilities and identities to connect and build relationships on and around the water, and to inspire the creation of safe, inclusive, and equitable communities. We acknowledge that historically (and currently) many folks have been excluded from on-water activities, outdoor spaces and on-water advocacy. We strive to work against societal norms that prevent members of our community from engaging with our work. We have learned and continue to learn from disability justice movement leaders including HEARD, PeoplesHub and Sins Invalid.
To provide accessibility related feedback, please email us at mosquito@mosquitofleet.us. We hope to improve accessibility at Green Anchors and all Fleet spaces as we deepen our own understanding of dismantling ableism in all of its manifestations, and hope that you approach this work with the same intention!
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Mosquito Fleet’s community hub in Portland is a part of the Green Anchors community in the St. John’s neighborhood, just north of Cathedral Park on the eastern banks of the Willamette River. Green Anchors is a self-sufficient, mostly off grid community of community organizations, artists and builders.
For Mosquito Fleet events, participants are welcome to park in the Cathedral Park boat ramp parking lot next door (parking is ample and free), and then walk to our location. The map below provides a visual with walking directions from the parking lot to the Fleet community hub. Our driveway offers limited parking (approximately 4 cars) and is reserved for folks who need it. Trimet bus 11 and 16 stop close by, about 0.4 miles away. The walk from the bus stop to Green Anchors is down hill.
The terrain is uneven in many places (bumpy asphalt, wood chips) and not easily wheelchair accessible.
Gender neutral bathrooms, showers and tap water are all available for use and accessible via stairs OR a pathway covered in wood chips and a ramp.
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Our trailers are accessible by stairs. For Kayak Lending Library members, the Fleet team can be available to assist folks in gearing up and transporting boats to the river - just ask us!
We always ask folks using the Kayak Lending Library to paddle with at least one buddy. Kayaks can be heavy, and often require at least two folks to move on land. We also provide kayak trolleys, like the one pictured below.
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The Fleet aims to cultivate safe spaces, and to prevent illnesses and injuries. Our Event Health & Safety Policy applies to any Fleet event, on water and on land. The Fleet envisions a Portland where the air, soil and water is healthy and protected, and not exploited by the harmful powers that prioritize profit over health and safety. Until then, we will do our best to protect ourselves and our community while fighting for a just and healthy future.
To practice self and community care, we have implemented this COVID Policy for attending in-person events. If you need any COVID tests or masks, please let us know - we can get you some!
Walking Directions from Cathedral Park Boat Ramp Parking Lot
Kayak Trolley
