about us

Event Mission

Community - We want a neighborhood that is an extension of our front porch, where going out is “going in” and you can’t make it a block without running into someone you know.

Health - Hood River is our free gym, whereby active mobility like walking and biking are the easiest and most convenient way to get places, resulting in healthier residents.

Local Business - We know the names of our business owners and their product or service sustains basic lifestyle requirements of food, home and transportation.

Untethered Kids - Our children can find their own play freely and walk or bike to school independently.

Event Vision

All of Hood River, all of the time, is naturally alive with children, young and old, filling our streets, which prioritize rolling, strolling or playing.

Organizers (A-Z)

Cindy Walbridge - former Planning Director, Hood River
Heather Staten - Executive Director, Thrive Hood River
Megan Ramey - At-large Active Transportation Representative for Region 1 ACT, ODOT; Planning Commissioner, Hood River
Peter Cornelison - Board Member, Thrive and staff at Friends of the Columbia Gorge
Taylor Gautier - Power Dad

Advisors (A-Z)

Brian Potwin, Commute Options
Kathy Fitzpatrick, Mobility Manager, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD)
Tina Lassen - Board Member, Livable Hood River and Planning Commissioner, Hood River