About LNA
The Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association (LNA) is the official organization of Portland, Oregon’s Laurelhurst neighborhood. Our Board, committee chairs, and coordinators are over 25 active members who help keep the neighborhood engaged, viable and safe.
Every resident of Laurelhurst is a member of the LNA and invited to participate. Join your neighbors, make friends, and make your neighborhood a better place for everyone!
Committee/Coordinator Descriptions
Arches Committee
The Arches committee works to maintain and preserve the Laurelhurst Arches. Seven arches, built in 1909, stand at the main entrances to Laurelhurst.
Beautification Committee
The Beautification committee works on projects that keep our neighborhood beautiful.
BottleDrop Coordinator
Refunds from redeemed beverage cans and bottles are a fund-raiser for LNA. The LNA provides blue bags tagged for the LNA account for people to fill with refundable containers and return to a BottleDrop collection point. The funds help to maintain the Arches. For locations of where to pick up free blue bags, go to BottleDrop.
Clean Up Committee
The Clean Up coordinators organize Laurelhurst’s annual neighborhood spring cleanup. They welcome volunteers for the one-day event at Laurelhurst School.
Coe Circle Committee
Friends of Coe Circle works in conjunction with Portland Bureau of Transportation, the Arts Council (who manages the Joan of Arc statue), and the Forestry department (in charge of the circles trees). We take care of the flower beds, the weeds, clean up and pruning. We are subsidized by the LNA. We are volunteer residents of Laurelhurst and welcome anyone to participate in our work parties.
Communications Committee
This committee includes the Newsletter Editor, Newsletter Ads manager, website maintenance manager, email coordinator, social media coordinator, calendar updater, and others involved in supporting LNA official communications channels.
Friends of Laurelhurst Park
Friends of Laurelhurst Park (FLP) is a voluntary group of neighborhood residents and park friends who have worked for thirteen years in concert with Portland Parks and Recreation staff to maintain and enhance Laurelhurst Park through work parties and special projects. Our projects range from pruning, planting, mulching, and invasive plant removal to planning on special projects like paths and dog off-leash issues. We welcome new faces for a single work party or on a continuing basis. We work on the second Wednesday of the month, from April to October, with special events during the year. More information and schedules are at the Kiosk on the north side of the park.
Garage Sale
The Yard Sale coordinator organizes Laurelhurst’s annual yard sale. Proceeds from the sale are used to maintain the arches.
Land Use and Transportation Committee
The Land Use committee reviews and comments to the city on proposed development and conditional use applications in and around Laurelhurst.
Laurelhurst Club Committee
The Laurelhurst Club Committee (previously the Property Committee) manages The Laurelhurst Club and supports its community use, with guidelines. It is the primary contact for neighbors seeking to use the club for community for related events
Laurelhurst Neighborhood Emergency Team (LNET)
The Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs) are Portland residents trained by PBEM and Portland Fire & Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance within their own neighborhoods. NET members are trained to save lives and property until professional responders can arrive. For more information, go to
Laurelhurst Neighborhood Emergency Team (LNET).
Public Safety and Traffic Committee
The Safety Committee addresses crime and safety issues which impact the livability of the neighborhood and the welfare of Laurelhurst residents. The committee also assists with addressing traffic safety issues.
Picnic/Block Party Committee
The Picnic coordinator organizes Laurelhurst’s annual neighborhood picnic in the park. This is usually in early August. Volunteers to help with setup and takedown are greatly appreciated.
Providence GNA and TWG Committee
The Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) Standing Committee works with Providence Portland Medical Center (PPMC), the Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association, and the North Tabor Neighborhood Association to implement the conditions for approval of the PPMC’s 2012 Master Plan. The Traffic Working Group (TWG) subcommittee of the GNA committee works on traffic safety and parking issues related to PPMC.