Services and Resources for Parks, recreation, and activities

Summer Free For All builds community through free, inclusive, and family-friendly activities that celebrate Portland’s diverse cultures and local artists.

At Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools the school community works with partners in the broader community to educate and support kids creating a collective impact.

Portland Parks & Recreation has several parks and recreation facilities that have direct access to the river and water. This page offers guidance for Portland residents on swimming in Portland rivers. This page is developed in partnership with the Human Access Project.

Portland Parks & Recreation owns and operates four indoor pools and seven outdoor pools. Outdoor pools will open on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

The TeenForce Pass gives FREE access to scheduled drop-in activities and designated open swims at five Portland Parks & Recreation community centers. The pass is available for youth ages 10 to 20.

Portland Sunday Parkways, presentado por Kaiser Permanente, anuncia su temporada 2024 con tres eventos presenciales.

Portland Parks & Recreation's (PP&R) Tennis program offers year-round opportunities to play, learn, and compete.

Breaking down barriers and expanding understanding.

Please take a moment to review the following information. It outlines the steps you may be required to complete before a permit may be issued.

Portlanders love parks – and we do too. As with everything, safety comes first! You can help protect the natural and cultural resources of our public spaces and keep you and your fellow visitors safe by following these simple tips.

This page contains trail facts and information for the beginning segment of Leif Erikson Drive in Forest Park.

This page contains trail facts and information for the Lower Macleay trail at Forest Park.

Tree Bark Newsletter — Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about Neighborhood Tree Stewardship, permits, tree inventory, special events, and more! ALL TREES, NO PULP.

Information on caring for trees in Portland.

Information on reporting tree emergencies, defining "emergencies" and "non-emergencies," and when the City gets involved.

These tree pests and diseases are common in the Pacific Northwest, but this is not an exhaustive list.

Tree Walks connect community members to the trees of our City. Join a scheduled event, create your own, or sign up to host a tree walk in your neighborhood.

This page contains information about the different sources of Portland Parks & Recreation funding, and what each source can and cannot be used for.