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Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Parks, recreation, and activities

Visit Portland Parks & Recreation to find a park, natural area, or community center, and to sign up for a class or activity.

News and notices

So what happened was… Heather McKillip

Heather McKillip shares how a career in horticulture led to a deeper connection with Portland's parks, the people who care for them, and the everyday work that helps communities feel welcome.

Blog post


News Release: Celebrate Earth Day with PBOT's Free Compost Days April 18-19

PBOT's popular compost giveaway is back!

Updated Press release


‘Scht Wiwnu: More Than a Name

Language, belonging, and how to let community lead.

Blog post


Traffic Advisory: PBOT reopens NW Cornell Road earlier than expected, after clearing landslide debris that impacted a key NW Portland route

NW Cornell Road is REOPENED between the tunnels, east of the Bird Alliance of Oregon

Still CLOSED: An earlier closure NW Cornell Road remains in place, between NW Thompson Road and NW Skyline Boulevard

Updated Traffic advisory


So what happened was… Gina Dake

A love of the outdoors led Gina Dake to a career with Portland Parks & Recreation, shaped by experience, mentorship, and the choice to follow what felt right.

Blog post


Construction and maintenance

Construction began in Spring 2025. This project to help restore Johnson Creek is now complete.
Design starting back up in Fall 2024
Construction anticipated to begin 2027
Study completion expected Spring 2026

Today

Hoyt Arboretum Volunteer Event

Join PP&R and Hoyt Arboretum Friends to care for Portland's living museum of trees.

9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Label: Volunteer event

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Stewardship Event

Please join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Oaks Bottom for a non-native plant removal event at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge.

9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Label: Volunteer event

Errol Heights Park Stewardship Event

Join Friends of Errol Heights and Johnson Creek Watershed Council community members to improve this newly-constructed park.

9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Label: Volunteer event

Monarchs at the Mansion

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and The Portland Monarchs for a morning in the butterfly habitat at the viewpoint at Pittock Mansion.

10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Label: Volunteer event

Upcoming events

MAC Trail volunteer day in Washington Park

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!

9:00 am to 11:00 am
Label: Volunteer event

Pittock Garden Tuesday Volunteer Day

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the garden every Tuesday, rain or shine, to tend to the plants on the grounds at Pittock Mansion.

9:00 am to 11:30 am
Label: Volunteer event

Trees for Residential Streets Open House

This is an opportunity for community members in Trees for Residential Streets neighborhoods to ask questions about the planting program after the first round of communications about the program goes out.

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Label: Community event

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