Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and advocated to get us to this point. Because of you, Maplewood now has a field that will benefit generations of students to come.
After years of planning, fundraising, and advocacy, the Maplewood outdoor improvement project is finally complete, and it looks amazing!
For more than eight years, the PTA has been working toward a field that our students and community can use year-round. The old upper field was often muddy and unusable for much of the school year. Now, thanks to the incredible support of our families, community partners, and countless volunteer hours, the field has been transformed into a durable, all-weather play space that’s ready to be enjoyed.
How We Got Here
This project has been a true labor of love. Over the years, we’ve partnered with Portland Public Schools (PPS), engaged with designers, and secured funding to bring this vision to life. The new field features VistaScape Flow 75 turf; selected for its durability and proven performance at other high-traffic sites, along with a new walking path that wraps around the perimeter. This combination ensures our students have a safe, functional space for recess and PE, and gives our neighborhood a beautiful spot to walk, run, and gather.
Check out this video to learn more about how we arrived at the current design.
A huge thank you to our friends at Silver Fern Landscapes and Pacific Northwest Paving for their outstanding work and for supporting our community with this project. Their expertise, workmanship, and dedication are unmatched!
Maplewood Auction – March 2026
We’re thrilled to share that we completed Phase 2 of the Maplewood Field Improvement Project ahead of schedule — made possible by a generous mystery donor who helped fund the final phase before our March auction.
The Maplewood Auction will return in Spring 2026, with proceeds going toward reimbursing the costs covered by the donor and supporting additional enhancements. Together with ongoing donations, this event will help us bring the full vision for our outdoor space to life.
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