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During the winter months, some Portlanders may hunker down and move their lives indoors. But Portland Parks & Recreation’s Environmental Education (EE) team teaches outdoors, year-round, and we can tell you - children have a blast on even the coldest and rainiest days!

Ready for a fun night of virtual tree trivia? Join your neighbors and compete with other Tree Teams in the ultimate challenge of urban tree knowledge. Tree enthusiasts of all ages and abilities welcome!

City Commissioner Amanda Fritz ends her tenure on Council and as the Commissioner-in-Charge of Parks by celebrating more than a dozen Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) park and trail projects citywide.

Mae Lin Plummer will be the new Executive Director of the iconic Leach Botanical Garden (pictured), starting in January. Longtime former Executive Director David Porter is retiring, with the City's gratitude.

All of Gateway Green, the popular PP&R off-road cycling and hiking destination, has reopened. We've completed a project enhancing the unique regional destination at the confluence of I-84 and I-205. The best access point is from the I-205 bike path.

Portland Parks & Recreation will now be able to maintain neighborhood parks appropriately, improve access and safety, provide equitable recreation programs, and proactively care for its natural areas and urban forest.

New playground, ADA features complete - made possible by 2014 Parks Bond, System Development Charges

Work continues to reopen roads, clear debris after a major windstorm. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are essential responders in keeping Portland moving and safe.

The majority of program sites wrap up on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

The future of Portland Parks & Recreation.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s annual Free Lunch + Play program began on Monday, June 22, 2020.

Expanded program is key in citywide efforts to provide crucial services.

Major improvements complete at historic park.

A note from Portland Parks & Recreation Director, Adena Long.

Cancellations and Refunds - Thank you for your patience during these challenging times.

Event moving to digital platform in May and June. "We've worked to find a creative solution," says Commissioner Chloe Eudaly.

Advisory on maintaining physical distancing and how staff will be at parks to help people remember the public health guidelines - especially during this warm weather.