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
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.
Completion expected in 2025
Design starting back up in Fall 2024
Strategic and Planning Projects
Today
Volunteer at Yard Tree Giveaway Events
Join Urban Forestry in hosting our Yard Tree Giveaway events
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8:00 am
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12:00 pm
Volunteer 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
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12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Tree Walk at the Roseway Parkway
Come learn about the trees of the Roseway Parkway.
9:30 am
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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
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12:00 pm
Community Event
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
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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
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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
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12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Harrison Park Nature Patch Planting
Pitch in to help create a naturescape at Harrison Park.
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Bureaus and Offices
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