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PP&R celebrates our teammates - meet Danielle Solomon
This is a profile of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Recreation staffer Danielle Solomon! It's part of a series that highlights our staff as part of PP&R's commemoration of Black History Month (February).
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Meet PP&R SUN School Supervisor Curtis Scott
This is a profile of PP&R SUN School supervisor Curtis Scott. It's part of a series that highlights our staff as part of PP&R's commemoration of Black History Month (February).
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PP&R celebrates our teammates – meet Shawn Lindsey
Meet Shawn Lindsey, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Athletic Field Turf Maintenance Supervisor. This series highlights our staff as part of the PP&R commemoration of #BlackHistoryMonth (February). You can read the full series at portland.gov/parks/news
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PP&R celebrates our teammates - meet Director Adena Long
This is a profile of PP&R Director Adena Long. It's part of a series that highlights our staff as part of PP&R's commemoration of Black History Month (February).
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PP&R celebrates our teammates - meet Malcolm Hoover
This is a profile of PP&R Community Engagement Team staffer Malcolm Hoover. It's part of a series that highlights our staff as part of PP&R's commemoration of Black History Month (February).
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PP&R celebrates our teammates during Black History Month - meet Amourie Downing
This is a profile of widely-admired and longtime PP&R Recreation division staffer Amourie Downing. It's part of a series that highlights key staff as part of PP&R's commemoration of Black History Month (February).
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New Director Park art exhibit illuminates efforts to support local artists and activate downtown plaza
The Director Park kiosk art exhibit is now on display through April 29, 2022. It features local artist Mike Bennett’s “A to Zoo” and "A, B, Sea" exhibits, surrounded in a weather-changing lighting environment.
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Completion of Better Naito Forever means the return of PP&R’s world-famous Mill Ends Park
The world-famous Mill Ends Park has moved to a new location as the City completes permanent bike, sidewalk improvements nearby. The park is celebrated internationally for its quirky history and existence.
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PP&R removes two potentially hazardous trees from North Park Blocks
The bureau will remove two maple trees from the North Park Blocks to protect public safety. Citywide park and natural area tree maintenance work will increase in coming year thanks to Parks Local Option Levy, with thanks to Portland voters.
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PP&R’s Laurelwood Park project is complete: New centerpiece park reopens in Foster-Powell neighborhood
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Portland Parks & Recreation offers tree care tips for winter
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Urban Forestry division staff say that the approach of winter is an important time to care for trees in your home and adjacent right-of-way.
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Join PP&R at a family-friendly tree planting kickoff event and Arbor Day celebration
Arts and crafts, hundreds of tree plantings in SE Portland’s Lents Park and neighborhood
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PP&R’s Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) proposed as a center for Black arts and culture
Feasibility Study for community-led vision moving forward thanks to Parks Local Option Levy.
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Free yard trees for all Portlanders continue mission of PP&R’s Urban Forestry
Five yard tree giveaway events begin September 25, 2021, where Portland neighbors can register in advance for free trees for their yard. This is part of Portland Parks & Recreation's mission to grow, preserve, and protect the city's urban forest.
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Columbia Indoor Pool must remain closed until further notice due to life-safety hazards for building occupants
The structure is nearing the end of its useful life, and PP&R must prioritize public safety while determining the next steps for Columbia Indoor Pool.
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Reopening community centers and pools – What to expect in 2021
After summer 2021, when public health guidance allows, PP&R will be excited to fully reopen community centers and pools to the public. For now, the bureau is excited to restore summer programming through the Parks Levy.
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Barbara Walker Crossing over Burnside, adjacent trails reopened
Barbara Walker Crossing and the adjacent portions of PP&R’s Wildwood Trail closed in January 2021 to address fallen trees that required removal, plus structural evaluation of the bridge and repairs. Barbara Walker Crossing and adjacent trails were reopened on April 30, 2021.
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Portland Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio directs investments in several Portland Parks & Recreation projects
Portland Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio directs investments in several Portland Parks & Recreation projects: announces planning for a new aquatic center, playground expansion, skatepark, and more.
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PP&R and Leach Botanical Garden announce the completion of extensive improvements
The East Portland gem fully reopens, moves further toward becoming a regional destination.
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Parks Commissioner Rubio directs Mill Park development to move forward
East Portland park to have a new playground, community garden, splash pad, and more.
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