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

Street Plazas October Newsletter: Lounge Lab, Plaza Improvements, and Fall events

Learn about Lounge Lab, new improvements to plazas, events, and more this fall!

News article


News Release: Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente to Celebrate World Car-Free Day on Sept. 22 in Southwest Multnomah

Family-friendly activities and car-free streets in SW Portland on Sunday

Updated Press release


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 at Yard Tree Giveaway Events

Join Urban Forestry in hosting our Yard Tree Giveaway events

8:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Tree giveaway event

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Event

Please join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Oaks Bottom for a day of weedy plant removal at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Tree Walk at the Roseway Parkway

Come learn about the trees of the Roseway Parkway.

9:30 am 11:00 am
Community Event

Portland Arbor Day Tree Planting 2024

Join us this fall for the annual Arbor Day celebration! This year we’ll be celebrating at Glenfair Park.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community Event
Volunteers planting a tree

Portland Arbor Day 2024

Get ready for Portland Arbor Day 2024! Join us in welcoming the fall season by celebrating our trees at Glenfair Park on October 12, 2024.

10:00 am 2:00 pm
Community Event

Upcoming Events

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

Cloud Forest Washington Park Volunteer Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the Cloud Forest at Washington Park!

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Forested floor filled with grasses, ferns, and small bushes.

Harrison Park Nature Patch Planting

Pitch in to help create a naturescape at Harrison Park.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Swallowtail Butterfly at the Lents Nature Patch