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

Spring is here and plazas are in bloom!

Highlighting events, a new guest piece from the community, and our survey on NW 13th Ave Plaza

News article

Portland's Public Street Plazas Banner featuring a cartoon scene of people enjoying a plaza. People are running, biking, sitting, eating, socializing, dancing, and DJing.

PBOT Safe Routes to School April 2024 Newsletter

Updated Newsletter

Construction and Maintenance

Mt. Tabor Maintenance Yard Project

Construction started in October 2021, with expected completion in Summer 2024

Forest Park Entrance and Nature Center

The new parking area is now open to the community for use.

Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Project

Completion expected in 2025

Washington Park South Entry

Expected Grand Opening May 2024

Energy Savings Performance Contract

Ongoing
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Strategic and Planning Projects

Upcoming Events

Irving Park Nature Patch Stewardship

Pitch in to help keep the Irving Park Nature Patch beautiful.

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
A photo of Wilshire Park Nature Patch planting day volunteers.

Powell Butte Nature Park Volunteer Trail Work Event

Join PP&R and TKO to help maintain the trails in Powell Butte Nature Park Volunteer Trail Work Event.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Powell Butte Park Mt Hood View

Greening Wilkes Earth Day event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and partner organizations to celebrate Earth Day with a free native plant giveaway!

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Bureaus and Offices

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