Heavy Rainfall Impacts

Following heavy rain, the City of Portland is addressing citywide impacts. Track road closures related to landslides.

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.

Services and resources

Programs

News and notices

So what happened was… Terri Davis

Terri Davis didn’t plan to build a career in parks and recreation. One opportunity led to another, and more than 30 years later she’s still focused on the same thing: creating welcoming places where people feel connected to their community.

Blog post

Southwest Community Center SW Vermont St. entrance. Stairway and handrails lead to front doors. Dawn.

February Newsletter: Business License Tax Exception, Moda Center Funding, City Club of Portland, & more

Updated News article

2026 Zimmerman Newsletter Header

Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT advises the traveling public to be mindful of forecasts for potential snow Wednesday night through Thursday

The National Weather Service has advised PBOT that they have high confidence that there will be snow showers above 1,000 feet elevation create hazardous travel conditions. Below 1,000 feet elevation, there is moderate confidence in the potential for several inches.

Updated Press release

Construction and maintenance

West Lents Floodplain Restoration Project

Construction began in Spring 2025 and will take up to a year to complete.

Bridge Over Columbia Boulevard

Design starting back up in Fall 2024

Energy Savings Performance Contract

Ongoing

Midland Park Project

Construction anticipated to begin 2027

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center Feasibility Study

Study completion expected Spring 2026
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Strategic and planning projects

Today

MAC Trail Volunteer Day Washington Park

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

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 – 11:30 am
Volunteer event

Irving Nature Patch Stewardship Event

Every third Thursday, join Portland Parks staff to keep the Irving Nature Patch looking beautiful!

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer event
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Local Tree Care Providers Workshop

This workshop is for tree care professionals who work in Portland. It's free to attend and is a requirement for companies that wish to be included on the City's Local Tree Care Providers web page.

8:30 am – 11:30 am
Classes and activities
Available online
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