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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.

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

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.

10:00 am 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 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 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 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 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 11:00 am
Volunteer Event

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