Parks, recreation, and activities
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
Street Plazas September Newsletter: Seasonal Plazas, Coraline Cats, Music, and More!
Portland’s plazas continue to flourish, thanks to a series of innovative initiatives and vibrant public spaces that are redefining how we experience our city. From the introduction of PBOT’s Seasonal Plaza Pilot Program to the whimsical Coraline's Curious Cat Trail, there’s something for everyone!
News article
Come drink me, H2O: New hit single from Drippy the Water Drop makes a splash!
You may have heard Sabrina Carpenter’s catchy song “Espresso,” but H2O’s a better beverage—and it finally has a theme song to match. The artist, Drippy the Water Drop, shares the meaning behind the song and why you should drink Portland water, not espresso.
Blog post
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 in early March 2025 and will be completed by mid-February 2026.
Completion expected in 2025
Construction expected to begin in Winter 2024/25
Strategic and Planning Projects
Today
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.
9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Upcoming Events
Cloud Forest Washington Park Volunteer Event
Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the Cloud Forest at Washington Park!
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Find your Flare events
One of the best ways to ensure a healthy, long-lived tree is to uncover the root flare before planting. Help us pull back soil on hundreds of trees before we give them away this fall.
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4:00 pm
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12:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Washington Park Volunteer Event
Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a Firewise volunteer event!
9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Bureaus and Offices
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