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Community and Neighborhood Engagement

Block Parties

Host a block party on your street, in your yard, a neighbor's yard, or in a City park. 

For assistance with this process, contact the Neighborhood Services office at NeighborhoodServices@GreshamOregon.gov.

Organize a Block Party

How to organize a party

  • Street closure permits and picnic shelter reservations are free for National Night Out in August.
  • If your block has been organized into a Neighborhood Ready, this is a great time to update your block map and phone tree. A block party is also a great opportunity to start a Neighborhood Watch (Neighborhood Ready) with your neighbors. 
  • Recruit neighbors to help organize the party.
  • Poll your block and decide on a date and time for the party.
  • Go door-to-door and encourage participating neighbors to bring something to the party. 

Closing a street

  • A street closure permit is required to close a street or parking lot (allow 14 days for processing). 
  • You cannot close a major through-street or a street that's on a bus route. 
  • To close a street, you'll need to pick up Type III barricades to be placed at both ends of the street.

For information about closing a street, email StreetClosure@GreshamOregon.gov.

Recycling containers available

The City has ClearStream recycling containers to loan for collecting plastic bottles and aluminum cans at your event (available on a first-come, first-serve basis).

  • These containers come with a clear bag so your event staff and volunteers can easily see the contents when bags are full, and assure they are being used properly.
  • The City can also assist in appropriate container set-up and locating recycling drop-off centers. 

For more information, contact us at 503-618-2518 or Recycle@GreshamOregon.gov. 

Block Party Kits