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Portland celebrates Pickles’ improvements to Walker Stadium in Lents Park

Portland Pickles’ partnership results in stadium improvements which all Portlanders can enjoy

Updated June 28, 2016 9:38 am News article

Portland International Raceway Hosting Open House on Sunday, June 26

PIR offering on-track opportunities, displays, pro drivers and more

Updated June 17, 2016 4:11 pm News article

Parklane Park to get $6M towards further improvements

Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz dedicates more System Development Charges to enhance 25 acre park in east Portland

Updated June 3, 2016 3:41 pm News article

Opening Day for Outdoor Pools is Tuesday, June 14

Portland Parks & Recreation Pools are getting ready for summer!

Updated June 2, 2016 5:09 pm News article

New parks in east Portland to be named Luuwit View Park, Gateway Discovery Park

Updated June 2, 2016 2:32 pm News article

Portland Park Rangers Recover Stolen Specialty Bicycle

Updated May 17, 2016 11:41 am News article

Park sprinklers running in the rain? Is it still April Fools?

Updated May 10, 2016 4:38 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation welcomes proposals for activities, small businesses at Ankeny Square

Updated May 10, 2016 4:38 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation Powell Butte Eco-Blitz seeks volunteers

Updated May 10, 2016 4:38 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation and partners present Cambodian/Lao/Thai/Burmese New Year in the Park

A Celebration of Southeast Asian Cultures

Updated May 10, 2016 4:37 pm News article

Celebrate Arbor Day with Portland Parks & Recreation!

Updated May 2, 2016 9:09 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation Parks and Facilities to Become Smoke, Tobacco-Free

Updated April 20, 2016 9:28 am News article

Grant Pool renovations underway; pool reopening expected in August 2016

Construction is now underway to replace the mechanical systems (which date to the 1920s and 1940s, see photo) and improve accessibility at Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Grant Pool. PP&R expects to reopen the pool in early August 2016, and hopefully even sooner.

Updated April 7, 2016 11:13 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation Announces Winners of Full College Scholarships

Portland Parks & Recreation EAGLE Program, Evans Scholarships send three to University of Oregon

Updated April 5, 2016 4:47 pm News article

Partial PP&R Athletic Field Closure Remains in Effect through April 1, 2016

Due to the continued effects of recent heavy rains, many Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) grass athletic fields and ballfields will remain closed through at least Friday, April 1, 2016.

Updated March 24, 2016 12:57 pm News article

Poor conditions persist, PP&R athletic field closure extended through Friday, March 25

Updated March 24, 2016 12:49 pm News article

Part-time Portland Parks & Recreation employee arrested

Updated February 22, 2016 5:28 pm News article

LiUNA Local 483, Portland Parks & Recreation approve new agreement

Updated February 17, 2016 4:28 pm News article