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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

March 2025 News: Streets of Possibility, Mayor Speaks at Ankeny Alley, & Portland in the Streets Annual Report

We’re shining a light quite literally on the ceremonial lighting of the new Great Light Way at Ankeny Alley. Take a look at the Streets of Possibility showcase, where presenters brought bold ideas for Portland's future. Plus, get the latest insights from the Portland in the Streets 2024 Report!

News article


City should re-start paused Portland International Raceway-North Portland Trust Fund grant program

A recent hotline investigation found inefficiency and waste in the City’s failure to award grants from Portland International Raceway–North Portland Trust Fund. The City has not awarded grants from the Fund since 2020.

Report


Construction and Maintenance

Construction started in October 2021, with expected completion in Summer 2024
Construction begins in Spring 2025 and will take up to a year to complete.
Design starting back up in Fall 2024

Today

March 2025 Procurement Workshops

March is National Procurement Month, and the City of Portland Procurement Services is hosting trainings and workshops March 18 and 25, 2025. Each will cover different topics and is aimed at supporting local contractors with City projects.

Classes and Activities

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
Blooming rhododendron plant with pink flowers

Governors Park Wildfire Risk Reduction Event - EVENT FULL

Join PP&R, Portland Fire & Rescue and the FireWise community to reduce the risk of wildfire.

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Upcoming Events

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

March 25, 2025: Bonding and Technical Assistance Workshop 2

March is National Procurement Month, and the City of Portland Procurement Services is hosting trainings and workshops March 18 and 25, 2025. Each will cover different topics and is aimed at supporting local contractors with City projects.

8:00 am 3:00 pm
Classes and Activities
PBDG Training Class

Pre-Bid Meeting: Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment Services

Join us for a mandatory pre-bid information session on ITB No. 00002519: Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment Services. Learn about project requirements, the contracting process, proposal criteria, and essential resources. Attendance at one session is required for bidding eligibility.

1:00 pm 2:00 pm
Bids and Proposals
Urban Forestry contractor planting tree

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