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
With Direction from Culture and Livability Commissioner Dan Ryan, Portland Parks & Recreation has Improved the Light Pole Safety Project
The new plan will have a phased light pole removal approach and a coordinated replacement timeline to reduce the time that parks will have fewer light poles.
News article
Call for Proposals: Space Use Grants Available for Musicians
Individual musicians, groups, organizations and clubs are encouraged to apply for free or discounted use of Portland Parks & Recreation’s venerable Community Music Center (CMC) for rehearsal, practice and/or performance.
Public notice
Help Protect Portland’s Ash Trees and Watch for Emerald Ash Borer
This page provides information about the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and Portland Parks & Recreation's EAB Management Plan.
News article
Construction and Maintenance
Construction started in October 2021, with expected completion in Summer 2023
Forest Park Entrance completion delayed due to recent storm damage
A new Errol Heights Park is coming in 2023
Completion expected in 2025
Fall 2021
Strategic and Planning Projects
Upcoming Events
Friends of Trees and PP&R plant care event at Columbia Slough Natural Area
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Trees to mulch recently planted shrubs, wildflowers, and trees at this natural area!
9:45 am
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1:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Friends of Trees and PP&R plant care event at Wilkes Creek Headwaters
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Trees to mulch recently planted shrubs, wildflowers, and trees in this beautiful natural area!
9:45 am
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1:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Bureaus and Offices
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