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Parks & Recreation
Portland's parks, public places, natural areas, and recreational opportunities give life and beauty to our city. These essential assets connect people to place, self, and others. Portland's residents treasure and care for this legacy, building on the past to provide for future generations.
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Portland Parks & Recreation
1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 858
Portland, OR 97204
1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 858
Portland, OR 97204
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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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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 announces plans for what we expect to offer in summer 2021. PP&R’s primary goal is to keep our community healthy and to protect the public from the spread of COVID-19. PP&R designed summer programming to meet public health guidance and to be flexible as conditions change.
Portland Parks & Recreation is recruiting high school freshmen students for the EAGLE caddie program
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Applications being accepted now until May 7; opportunities for summer employment; qualifying participants can apply for a full college scholarship
Upcoming Events
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Parks Levy Oversight Committee applications are due by 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
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Be part of shaping the future of Mill Park! The deadline to apply is extended to noon on Monday, April 12, 2021.
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The Portland Parks Board advises the Director and City Council on PP&R-related issues and advocates for the wellbeing of and equitable access to PP&R services. Applications to join the Board are due by Monday, April 26, 2021.
Classes and Activities
Portland's trees are bursting with colorful flowers - take a ride around town to enjoy them before they drop!
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Portland’s trees work hard, but our volunteers work even harder! Join your neighbors outdoors this spring, working on the body mechanics that keep tree caregivers strong and applying these skills to our community’s trees.
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