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COVID-19 Safety, Recovery and Resilience

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Parks, recreation, and activities

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News and Notices

Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof - October 2021

Newsletter
Published

Parks improved employment systems but more work remains

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Published
Our 2020 Fraud Hotline investigation found that Portland Parks and Recreation rehired the retired City golf courses director but wasted money and broke City rules in the process. This follow-up looks at the progress Parks and Recreation has made to implement recommended changes.
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Free yard trees for all Portlanders continue mission of PP&R’s Urban Forestry

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Five yard tree giveaway events begin September 25, 2021, where Portland neighbors can register in advance for free trees for their yard. This is part of Portland Parks & Recreation's mission to grow, preserve, and protect the city's urban forest.
A father and son load a new yard tree into their pickup truck. Portland Parks & Recreation is hosting five Yard Tree Giveaway events in 2021, continuing an annual tradition.

CSO Advisory: Heavy weekend rains led to Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) to Willamette River at N Burlington and Edison

Press Release
Published
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Construction and Maintenance

Mt. Tabor Maintenance Yard Project

Construction starting in October 2021

Forest Park Entrance and Nature Center

Forest Park Entrance completion expected Spring 2022

Errol Heights Park Project

A new Errol Heights Park is coming in 2023

Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Project

Completion expected in 2025

Montavilla Park Picnic Shelter

Fall 2021
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Strategic and Planning Projects

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Upcoming Events

Woodlawn Park Ivy Pulling

Volunteer Event
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Woodlawn Park

Irving Park Nature Patch Stewardship

Volunteer Event
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Location
Irving Park

Portland Arbor Day 2021

Community Event
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Location
Lents Park

Portland Pruners - Get Involved!

Classes and Activities
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Available Online

Irving Park Nature Patch Stewardship

Volunteer Event
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Location
Irving Park
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