State closes I-5 southbound at Rose Quarter for 5 weeks starting Sept. 11

Plan for major delays. More at i5rosequarter.org. Visit Shift Your Trip to keep Portland moving.

Portland is a Sanctuary City

Learn more.

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

September 2026: Halloween Block Parties, New Art in Plazas & More 🎃 What’s Happening on Portland’s Streets This September?

Street Plaza Program
News article
Portland’s streets are full of life this fall! As we head into cooler weather, there’s still plenty happening across the city.

City of Portland to return Lincoln to original plinth

Mayor Keith Wilson
News article
The decision to return Lincoln to its original position in the South Park Blocks follows years of public engagement and spirited debate.

It's Everybody's Garden

Parks & Recreation
Blog post
A small group of volunteers has made Pittock Gardens part of their weekly routine, bringing years of experience, curiosity, and their own connections to one of Portland’s most beautiful places.

Construction and maintenance

SW 42nd and Lee Street Sewer Relocation

This project is currently in the 60% design phase. Planning will continue throughout 2026.

West Lents Floodplain Restoration Project

Construction began in Spring 2025. This project to help restore Johnson Creek is now complete.

Bridge Over Columbia Boulevard

Design starting back up in Fall 2024

Midland Park Project

Construction anticipated to begin 2027

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center Feasibility Study

Study completion expected in 2026
Search all construction and maintenance

Strategic and planning projects

Today

Pittock Garden Tuesday Volunteer Day

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the garden every Tuesday, rain or shine, to tend to the plants on the grounds at Pittock Mansion.

9:00 am 11:30 am
Volunteer event
Garden beds on both sides of the paved pathway at Pittock Mansion. A garden volunteer is working along the path. View full size image

Monarchs at the Mansion

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and The Portland Monarchs for a morning in the butterfly habitat at the viewpoint at Pittock Mansion.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer event
Native pacific northwest wildflowers in a mulched garden bed. City of Portland in the background. View full size image

Errol Heights Park Tending Time

Join us for gardening activities and projects to help keep Errol Heights Park vibrant and in bloom!

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer event
A watercolor painting of the final design plan for Errol Heights Park.View full size image

Spring Garden Park volunteer event

Join us for a stewardship event at Spring Garden Park, this is a great way to get outside, enjoy nature, and help care for your local park.

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer event
Mulched walking path with steps leading to the bottom of Spring Garden Park. Green grass on the right and a garden bed full of plants to the left. View full size image

Parklane Park Garden of Weedin'

Join the Garden of Weedin' and help us keep Parklane Park in bloom!

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer event

Upcoming events

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Trails Stewardship Event

Join Trail Keepers of Oregon and Portland Parks & Recreation to improve trails in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge!

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Volunteer event
Example of a newly improved section of trail with looser gravel and a mix of rock and wood edging.View full size image

Kelley Point Park - Great Willamette Clean Up

Please join Portland Parks & Recreation, Willamette River Keeper, and the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership to pick up litter on the beaches of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers at Kelley Point Park.

9:30 am 12:30 pm
Volunteer event
view of the sunset over the Willamette River at Kelley Point ParkView full size image

Lilac Garden at Duniway Park volunteer event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the historic Lilac Garden at Duniway Park for a morning of plant and garden care.

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer event
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