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Join the Walk with Refugees and Immigrants, Sunday, August 20
The event aims to celebrate Portland’s compassionate, generous and welcoming spirit towards refugees & immigrants.
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News Release: Director Treat, Naito Development, Better Block PDX celebrate safer access to Waterfront Park
Safer, more comfortable waterfront access
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Black Male Achievement “No Role Models” community event will discuss the need for more Black mentorship
Hosted by Black Male Achievement Portland
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PP&R closes outdoor pools for August 3 and 4; some day camps canceled
Closures, cancelations, other weather/air quality impacts for Thursday, August 3, 2017 and beyond
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News Release: PBOT fines contractors for blocking streets, exacerbating rush hour traffic delays
"We will hold them accountable," Commissioner Saltzman says
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Stay cool for FREE at several PP&R community centers
Select centers and hours only. See list. PP&R also offers swimming pools, park fountains and splash pads, Poet’s Beach on the Willamette
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HEAT WAVE - PP&R pools, community centers, fountains, splash pads, and more!
This week, Portland is expecting record-breaking heat. Safety is the top priority of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), and we make every effort to keep our classes, camps, and activities running safely during the heat. Read on for details, info, and safety tips.
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News Release: Commissioner Saltzman, Director Treat, Nike and Kerr Bikes launch Adaptive BIKETOWN
The first City-sponsored program of its kind in the nation.
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Colwood Golf Center Grand Reopening July 30, 2017
Join PP&R and KemperSports to celebrate the new Colwood Golf Center, a public golf facility and course.
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PP&R Director Mike Abbaté named to NRPA Board of Directors
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to parks and recreation nationwide.
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Portland Parks & Recreation Announces New Manager of Portland International Raceway
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PP&R Outdoor Pools open for summer swimming starting Tuesday, June 20
FREE Learn to Swim Lessons are next week- sign up in-person only
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Join the First Splash at Poet’s Beach on July 13; see the Mayor swim!
Portland's first downtown river swimming beach opens
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News Release: BIKETOWN celebrates first birthday with a week of prizes, Free Ride Day on Wednesday, July 19
This past year, 75,521 BIKETOWN riders have biked 602,266 miles.
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News Release: Kaiser Permanente named Official Health Sponsor of BIKETOWN
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