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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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The Historic Flowering Cherries of the Albina Tree Planting Program
Take a stroll in Portland and you will likely see many beautiful flowering cherry trees, particularly in the Albina District - but who can we thank for these spring beauties?
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Construction begins on the Red Electric Bridge in Southwest Portland, a major piece of future Red Electric Trail
Construction on the $4.7M Red Electric bridge and trail segment is expected to be complete in Spring 2022.
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Portland Urban Forestry Program Earns Global Recognition
Portland's volunteers put in more hours (over 7000) than any other US city! Urban Forestry is not the only one that noticed your hard work. The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 44th Tree City USA Award, 24th Growth Award, and 2nd Tree Cities of the World Award.
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Traffic Advisory: West Burnside to close for Barbara Walker Crossing bridge repair April 9 - April 11, 2021
West Burnside to close April 9 - April 11, 2021, so PP&R can continue repairs to Barbara Walker Crossing over the busy thoroughfare.
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Portland Parks & Recreation begins construction on new, more inclusive Gabriel Park playground
The new, much larger play area will be more accessible to people of all abilities and will have play elements that are unique in the PP&R system.
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Portland Parks & Recreation is recruiting high school freshmen students for the EAGLE caddie program
Applications being accepted now until May 7; opportunities for summer employment; qualifying participants can apply for a full college scholarship
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Family-friendly winter explorations from Portland Parks & Recreation
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!
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Commissioner Amanda Fritz celebrates many Portland Parks & Recreation projects recently completed or planned for the near future
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.
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Mae Lin Plummer Takes the Helm at Leach Botanical Garden as new Executive Director
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.
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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Gateway Green improvements are complete; park reopens
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.
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Portland Voters Approve Parks Operating Levy
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.
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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Creston Park playground renovations, ADA improvements are complete
New playground, ADA features complete - made possible by 2014 Parks Bond, System Development Charges
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Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry crews Respond to nearly 50 Tree Emergencies
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.
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Final week for PP&R’s Free Lunch + Play: Free meals and grab 'n' go activities still available
The majority of program sites wrap up on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Free Lunch + Play is underway citywide
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s annual Free Lunch + Play program began on Monday, June 22, 2020.
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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Free Lunch + Play Begins Monday, June 22
Expanded program is key in citywide efforts to provide crucial services.
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Introducing Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park
Major improvements complete at historic park.
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