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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.
City of Portland to return Lincoln to original plinth
Mayor Keith Wilson
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The decision to return Lincoln to its original position in the South Park Blocks follows years of public engagement and spirited debate.
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
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
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1:00 pm
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Volunteer event
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
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12:30 pm
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Volunteer event
Upcoming events
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