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Portland is a Sanctuary City
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
September 2026: Halloween Block Parties, New Art in Plazas & More 🎃 What’s Happening on Portland’s Streets This September?
Street Plaza Program
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Portland’s streets are full of life this fall! As we head into cooler weather, there’s still plenty happening across the city.
Construction and maintenance
This project is currently in the 60% design phase. Planning will continue throughout 2026.
Construction began in Spring 2025. This project to help restore Johnson Creek is now complete.
Design starting back up in Fall 2024
Construction anticipated to begin 2027
Study completion expected in 2026
Strategic and planning projects
Today
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
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11:00 am
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Volunteer event
MAC Trail volunteer day in Washington Park
Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!
9:00 am
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11:00 am
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Volunteer event
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
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11:30 am
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Volunteer event
Wilkes Park Pollinator Patch Volunteer Day
Join us to help revive the pollinator patch and increase biodiversity at Wilkes Park!
9:00 am
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11:00 am
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Volunteer event
Portland Parks Board Meeting
Monthly Parks Board Meeting - October
5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Public meeting
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Upcoming events
End of Season Celebration! Laurelhurst Park Community Volunteer Day
Bee a friend to the park! Join the Friends of Laurelhurst Park and PP&R to help wrap up this volunteer season with gardening activities and a post-work party lunch!
9:00 am
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12:00 pm
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Volunteer event
East 205 TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting
Monthly meeting of the East 205 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Community Leadership Committee. Attend in person or via Zoom.
5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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Public meeting
Available online
Slabtown Park Project Open House
Open House at Slabtown Square's Lobby, 2070 NW Quimby Street
6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
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Public meeting