Portland and the federal government
Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal
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
The Magic of Open Streets: Looking back on a meaningful year with Sunday Parkways
December 2025 Portland Sunday Parkways Newsletter
Updated Newsletter
Playing in tune: BRAVO Youth Orchestras and Portland Parks & Recreation
BRAVO Youth Orchestras and Portland Parks & Recreation partner to bring strings and choir to SUN Community Schools, giving students a welcoming space to explore music, discover new instruments, and grow as young musicians in a familiar, supportive setting.
Blog post
Tree Permitting Service Update: November 17, 2025
Updated News article
Construction and Maintenance
Construction began in Spring 2025 and will take up to a year to complete.
Design starting back up in Fall 2024
Construction began in Spring of 2025 and should take up to four months to complete.
Construction anticipated to begin 2027
Strategic and Planning Projects
Today
Special Event - Volunteer for The Holiday Express!
All Aboard the Holiday Express Returns!
Our Friends at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center will once again offer holiday themed train rides along the Springwater Corridor. They need lots of volunteer help, car hosts, parking lot attendants, cookie sellers, and Santa’s helpers.
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10:00 am
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8:30 pm
Volunteer Event
MAC Trail Volunteer Day Washington Park
Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!
9:00 am
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11:00 am
Volunteer Event
Overlook Nature Patch Planting Event
JOIN A FIRST-FRIDAY MONTHLY WORK PARTY TO KEEP THIS GARDEN LOOKING BEAUTIFUL.
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
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
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11:30 am
Volunteer Event
Burlingame Third Tuesday Volunteer Event
Join a Tuesday volunteer day at Burlingame Park and help keep the space beautiful, clean, and safe.
10:00 am
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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
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11:00 am
Volunteer Event
Bureaus and Offices
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