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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

Winter Light Festival Comes to Plazas & a Special Look at the Play Streets Program

PBOT Street Plazas February 2025 Newsletter featuring information about the 10th annual Portland's Winter Light Festival and Portland in the Streets Play Street Program.

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The 2024 Plaza Report is Here! Plus Winter Light Festival and More!

Happy New Year from the PBOT Public Street Plaza Team! Our first 2025 issue highlights the 2024 Annual Plaza Report, exciting Winter Light Festival happenings at the plazas, a new improvement to PSU's Montgomery Plaza, and upcoming events..

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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

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.

Upcoming Events

Mt. Tabor Last Saturday Volunteer Event

Please join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Weed Warriors for a volunteer event at Mt. Tabor Park.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Washington Park MAC Trail Volunteer Day

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

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer Event

Portland Urban Forest Plan Open House

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for an open house and see how we are planning for the future of trees and tree care.

5:30 pm 7:00 pm
Community Event

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