What is a Pollinator Pathway?

Downtown Beaverton Pollinator Pathway

Welcome to the Downtown Beaverton Pollinator Pathway, a self-guided walking adventure through the heart of downtown where flowers bloom, bees buzz, and local businesses and community partners help support a healthier habitat for pollinators. Whether you begin at the start of the trail or explore it in reverse, this fun and family-friendly route connects our community with nature, public spaces, and local favorites along the way.

Your journey begins at the Beaverton City Library, where colorful pollinator gardens and welcoming green spaces set the tone for the adventure ahead. From the library, head west along SW 5th Street and cross to the beautiful grounds of First United Methodist Church, a peaceful stop filled with native and pollinator-friendly plants that provide food and habitat for bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators.

From the church, continue north through downtown to Ananda Meditation & Yoga, then make your way toward The Alpine Group and Holistic Health Clinic. Along the way, you will see how businesses, community organizations, and public spaces can work together to create connected pollinator habitat right in the middle of the city.

Continue toward SW 1st Street and make your way to the colorful 1st Street Dining Commons, located between SW Watson and SW Washington avenues. This is the perfect place to pause, relax, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Downtown Beaverton. While you are there, don’t forget to peek inside Beaverly’s Tiny Treasure Box, a magical little surprise that visitors of all ages love to discover.

From the Dining Commons, continue along SW 1st Street to Loyal Legion, one of the newest additions to the Pollinator Pathway. Native and pollinator-friendly plantings here provide another important source of food and habitat for local pollinators.

Continue along the pathway toward Global Art of Dance and Fly Chai, then make your way to Ickabod’s Bar & Grill, where pollinator-friendly plantings bring additional greenery and habitat to the neighborhood. From Ickabod’s, continue to Victor E Design Build Landscape, another stop where plants, landscaping, and the mission of the Pollinator Pathway naturally come together.

After visiting Ickabod’s and Victor E, carefully cross SW Farmington Road and continue toward SW Broadway Street. Please use the designated pedestrian crossing and take extra care as you cross this busy roadway.

Once across, make your way to Binary Brewing Co., where local flavor and community spirit meet another piece of Downtown Beaverton’s growing pollinator habitat. From Binary, continue north toward Trek Bicycle Beaverton, following the pathway as you leave Old Town and head toward the northern portion of the trail.

After visiting Trek, continue toward Thornton Family Coffee Roasters, one of the newest additions to the Downtown Beaverton Pollinator Pathway. Look for the pollinator-friendly planters outside and take a moment to enjoy this new stop before beginning the final stretch of your journey.

From Thornton Family Coffee Roasters, continue toward SW Millikan Way and follow the pedestrian route toward The Round.

You’ve made it! The Round is the final stop on the Downtown Beaverton Pollinator Pathway. Surrounded by greenery, flowers, public art, and gathering spaces, it is the perfect place to celebrate completing your journey through Downtown Beaverton. Or, start your adventure here and follow the pathway in reverse!

Every stop along the Downtown Beaverton Pollinator Pathway helps create a more connected habitat for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while bringing more nature into the heart of our city. As the pathway continues to grow, each new garden helps make Downtown Beaverton greener, healthier, and more welcoming, one stop at a time.

Walking Tip: Please use designated sidewalks and crosswalks throughout your adventure, and take extra care when crossing busy streets.