PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One year after an unknown person was caught driving between Portland’s cherry blossom trees for a flashy Mercedes-Benz photoshoot, a group of people on motorized vehicles were spotted using the seasonal attraction as a VIP parking space.
Portland Parks & Recreation Spokesperson Mark Ross told KOIN 6 News that driving into Waterfront Park is still prohibited.
“Please do not drive into any park,” Ross said. “It is unsafe for people, animals, property and vegetation. It can result in serious injury or damage and refurbishing turf damage costs taxpayers and takes staff away from routine park maintenance work.”.
A group of motorbikes seen parked by the cherry blossom trees in Waterfront Park. (Cynthia Smith)
Another view of one of the motor vehicles parked at Waterfront Park near the blooming cherry blossom trees. (Cynthia Smith)
A shiny, new Mercedes-Benz illegally parked under the cherry blossoms at Waterfront Park on March, 31, 2023. (Photo submitted to KOIN 6 by a viewer)
Last year, Portland Park Rangers confirmed that driving on the grass or pedestrian paths of Waterfront Park is against the law. Park-goers who witness vehicles driving on pedestrian or bicycle paths during non-emergency situations are advised to contact Portland Park Rangers at (503) 823-1637.
“This is not only a serious safety hazard, it’s also illegal,” the Park Rangers said. “Anyone engaged in this activity may be cited by police, excluded by Portland Park Rangers and charged with damage to park property by the City.”
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