Services and Resources for Parks, recreation, and activities

Permits primarily for a business endeavor, whether offering classes/camps or vending food/equipment.

Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) Community Partnership Program expands PP&R’s capacity to reach underserved communities.

Portland Parks & Recreation would like to create an opportunity for public discussion on concussion awareness. By raising awareness of the importance of recognizing a concussion, treating it appropriately and supporting the injured we can positively impact youth and families in Portland.

Portland Parks & Recreation strives to make our community centers, parks, natural areas, and recreation facilities a place where you and your family can feel as welcome, comfortable and safe as possible. We direct all patrons and employees to comply with the law and Portland City Code Chapter 20.12

We offer permits for a wide variety of activities, from weddings and picnics to sports field and gym use, on Portland Parks & Recreation properties.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) recognizes that in order to achieve equity throughout the bureau, a well-coordinated effort across and at all levels of the organizations is necessary. The role of the DEC is integral in creating a link between the employees, management and city leadership.

What is a Street Tree? How can I find out if a tree is a private tree or Street Tree? What is a development permit, what is a non-development permit? Get more information on types of permits or move forward with an application. Report a tree emergency or issue a complaint about a tree.

Located at the confluence of the Sandy and Bull Run rivers, Dodge Park is a playground in Portland’s backyard. Just 20 miles east of Portland, the park offers year-round picnicking, fishing, and boating.

Portland Parks & Recreation is testing water fixtures throughout the parks and recreation system for lead to make sure they meet all state and federal standards. This page contains test results for Priority 1 facilities.

2024 EAGLE Caddie Program application now available!

Celebrate National Bike Month and open streets during East Portland Sunday Parkways event presented by Kaiser Permanente on May 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! On this page, you'll find information about the event route, what to expect at the event, street closure information, and more.

Portland Parks & Recreation and the Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program (HUCIRP) have partnered together to keep 54 parks restrooms open to the public during this emergency. We expect these restrooms to be accessible at all hours of the day.

This page contains information about Civil Rights protections specific to Portland Parks & Recreation.

Portland Parks & Recreation is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services.

Before you visit Portland Parks & Recreation pools please review our list of approved swimwear.