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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

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


Making Multnomah Arts Center More Accessible

News article


Portland Sunday Parkways Returns May 18 in SW Portland!

Portland Sunday Parkways April 2025 Newsletter

Newsletter


PBOT Safe Routes to School April 2025 Newsletter

PBOT's Safe Routes to School March 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Dog Off-Leash Areas; Metal Detecting; Motorized Wheeled Devices

Portland Parks and Recreation, through the Vibrant Communities Deputy City Administrator, proposes three new administrative rules, which are available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.

Public notice


Construction and Maintenance

Construction started in October 2021, with expected completion in Summer 2024
Construction begins in Spring 2025 and will take up to a year to complete.
Design starting back up in Fall 2024

Upcoming Events

South Park Block Garden and Turf Volunteer Day

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of South Park Blocks for a morning of garden and turf care.

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer Event

Monarchs at the Mansion

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

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Spring Garden Park Volunteer Event

Join us for a stewardship event at Spring Garden Park, this is a great way to get outside, enjoy nature, and help care for your local park.

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer Event
Mulched walking path with steps leading to the bottom of Spring Garden Park. Green grass on the right and a garden bed full of plants to the left.

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