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Portland Parks & Recreation presents New Year in the Park 2017

Third annual celebration of Cambodian, Thai, Laotian and Burmese cultures

Updated April 24, 2017 3:46 pm News article

News Release: Mayor Wheeler, Commissioner Saltzman launch Smart Autonomous Vehicles Initiative

With this initiative, they directed the Portland Bureau of Transportation to develop autonomous vehicle policies and solicit proposals from companies that would test autonomous vehicles on Portland streets by the end of the year.

Updated April 19, 2017 9:35 am News article

Portland's Financial Condition: Funding infrastructure should be high priority

This report provides residents and public officials with information on the City of Portland’s financial health. The report uses information, primarily from the City’s audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and identifies favorable and unfavorable trends at a high level.

April 12, 2017 9:00 am Report

Council to consider changes to police oversight case-handling process

April 10, 2017 4:38 pm Blog post

UPDATED - Most PP&R playing fields reopen for permitted games only

CondItions vary citywide

Updated April 10, 2017 10:55 am News article

Young Black Men: make the most of your summer

Registration is underway for the Black Male Achievement Portland (BMA) Summer Youth Experience

Updated April 7, 2017 3:53 pm News article

News Release: PBOT, Police seek public’s help to find perpetrators of BIKETOWN vandalism

Updated April 5, 2017 9:13 am News article

News Release: Speed Safety Cameras on SE Division and SE 122nd Avenue to start issuing tickets on Wednesday

Updated April 5, 2017 9:12 am News article

Professional association says Portland audit among the best in 2016

April 3, 2017 2:47 pm Blog post

Eastbank Esplanade REOPENED

PP&R temporarily closed the floating portion of the Eastbank Esplanade due to extremely high Willamette River water levels.

Updated April 3, 2017 12:21 pm News article

PP&R invites comments on Washington Park Master Plan

Make your mark on the future of Washington Park! Share your opinions on potential concepts to shape the park over the coming decades.

Updated April 3, 2017 10:34 am News article

News Release: PBOT drops SE Hawthorne speed limit to 20 mph as part of Vision Zero safety improvements on the business corridor

A safer Hawthorne completed today.

Updated March 31, 2017 12:52 pm News article

"City government's culture of dismiss and deny in the face of criticism: Editorial Agenda 2017"

Article from The Oregonian. March 31, 2017.

March 31, 2017 9:00 am News article

PP&R presents Arbor Day 2017 on Saturday, April 22

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry is proud to present Portland’s annual Arbor Day Festival on Saturday, April 22, 2017, from 10am-3pm at Mt. Scott Park in southeast Portland.

Updated March 30, 2017 11:51 am News article

PBOT Traffic Advisory: PBOT reopens West Burnside early after crews fix landslide damage, improve pavement

Updated March 24, 2017 10:13 am News article

Traffic Advisory: West Burnside may reopen at 4 p.m. Friday, after PBOT crews fix landslide damage, sinkholes and pavement

Updated March 24, 2017 9:50 am News article

UPDATE: NW Skyline has been reopened early between West Burnside and NW Cornell Road

Updated March 24, 2017 9:50 am News article

PBOT Traffic Advisory: West Burnside to remain closed through at least Tuesday, as landslide risk continues

Updated March 21, 2017 6:30 pm News article

News Blog: How should Safe Routes to School spend $8 Million? Share your feedback at an Open House!

Updated March 21, 2017 2:35 pm News article

PP&R presents a free community event - Portlanders Stand with Refugees & Immigrants

An evening of multicultural music and dancing, an opportunity to honor organizations and individuals who have welcomed new Portlanders, a chance to show support for the refugee and immigrant community.

Updated March 15, 2017 10:09 am News article