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

The Sunday Parkways 2024 Annual Report is Here!

Portland Bureau of Transportation's Portland Sunday Parkways November 2024 Newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


Adaptive BIKETOWN Fall 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to the sixth edition of the Adaptive BIKETOWN newsletter from the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). We are looking back at an exciting 2024 riding season and are happy to share that we have had the most rentals ever this year!

Newsletter


Street Plazas November Newsletter- Plazas & Beyond: Expanding Community Connections Across Portland

This month, we’re highlighting some incredible happenings across Portland's plazas and beyond, from neighborhood celebrations at Concordia Commons to a powerful public art initiative bringing community together against gun violence.

News article


Construction and Maintenance

Construction started in October 2021, with expected completion in Summer 2024
Project design began in 2019 and will continue through 2024. Construction is expected to begin Spring 2025.
Design starting back up in Fall 2024

Today

Volunteer with the Holiday Express Train Ride Crew

Community Event

MAC Trail Washington Park Volunteer Event

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

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer Event

Upcoming Events

Portland Parks Board Meeting

Monthly Parks Board Meeting - December

5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Marquam Nature Park Volunteer Trail Work Event

Join PP&R and the Forest Park Conservancy to help maintain the trails in Marquam Nature Park.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Marquam Nature Park Bridge

Kenton Park Nature Patch Planting

Pitch in to help create a naturescape at Kenton Park.

11:00 am 12:30 pm
Volunteer Event
Community members planting the garden bed at the Alberta Park Nature Patch.