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The 2020 Parks Local Option Levy (2020 Parks Levy) was a property tax of $0.80 per $1,000 of Assessed Value that raised approximately $47 million per year for five years between FY 2021-22 through 2025-26. It provided critical operating funding for PP&R—and was succeeded by the 2025 Parks Levy.
Visit our 2025 Parks Levy webpage for information on the current and active Parks Levy that passed in November 2025.
2020 Parks Levy Annual Reports
Year 4
2024-25 Parks Levy Annual Report: Executive Summary
Resumen ejecutivo de los impuestos para los parques de 2024-25: Informe anual
Сбор за парки 2024-25. Основные положения: Год 4. Годовой отчет.
Tóm Tắt Báo cáo Parks Levy năm 2024-25: Báo cáo Thường niên Năm 4
2024-25 Parks Levy Annual Report (full report)
Watch the presentation of the FY 2024-25 reports to the Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee and the full City Council acceptance.
Year 3
2023-24 Parks Levy Annual Report: Executive Summary
Resumen ejecutivo de los impuestos para los parques de 2023-24: Informe anual
Сбор за парки 2023-24. Основные положения: Год 3. Годовой отчет.
Tóm Tắt Báo cáo Parks Levy năm 2023-24: Báo cáo Thường niên Năm 3
2023-24 Parks Levy Annual Report (full report)
Watch the presentation of the FY 2023-24 reports and City Council's acceptance.
Year 2
2022-23 Parks Levy Annual Report: Executive Summary
Resumen ejecutivo de los impuestos para los parques de 2022-23: Informe anual
Сбор за парки 2022-23. Основные положения: Год 2. Годовой отчет.
Tóm Tắt Báo cáo Parks Levy năm 2022-23: Báo cáo Thường niên Năm 2
2022-23 Parks Levy Annual Report (full report)
Watch the presentation of the FY 2022-23 reports and City Council's acceptance.
Year 1
2021-22 Parks Levy Annual Report: Executive Summary
Resumen ejecutivo de los impuestos para los parques de 2021-22: Informe anual
Сбор за парки 2021-22. Основные положения: Год 1. Годовой отчет.
Tóm Tắt Báo cáo Parks Levy năm 2021-22: Báo cáo Thường niên Năm 1
2021-22 Parks Levy Annual Report (full report)
Watch the presentation of the FY 2021-22 reports and City Council's acceptance.
Independent Audit of the 2020 Parks Levy
As part of the 2020 Parks Local Option Levy measure requirement, the PP&R committed to voters they would conduct an independent performance audit of the 2020 Parks Local Option Levy. The audit, completed by Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting, Inc. in December 2024, found:
- Parks Levy funds were used for their intended purposes
- PP&R has good tracking and financial systems
The report shows that Portlanders are receiving services they voted for, and that PP&R is transparently and accurately accounting for every Parks Levy dollar spent.
Read the full audit report.
2020 Parks Levy Oversight Committee
The 2020 Parks Levy Oversight Committee (2020 PLOC) is composed of five members, selected from an open public applicant pool, appointed by the PP&R Director. The PLOC reviews program implementation, advises on transparency and communication strategies, and will counsel on an independent audit process. They report annually to City Council regarding program progress.
Current 2020 PLOC members serving through final reporting:
- Jacob VanBaalen
- Mary Ruble
- Priscila Montoya
- Silas Sanderson
- Tim Williams
2020 PLOC Annual Reports
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Annual Report
- Informe anual del Comité de Supervisión del Impuesto para los Parques: Año fiscal 2024-25
- Ежегодный отчет комиссии по надзору за сбором за парки: финансовый год 2024-25
- Báo cáo Thường niên của Ủy ban Giám sát Parks Levy: Năm Tài chính 2024-25
- 公园税监督委员会年度报告: 2024-25 财政年度
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Annual Report
- Informe anual del Comité de Supervisión del Impuesto para los Parques: Año fiscal 2023-24
- Ежегодный отчет комиссии по надзору за сбором за парки: финансовый год 2023-24
- Báo cáo Thường niên của Ủy ban Giám sát Parks Levy: Năm Tài chính 2023-24
- 公园税监督委员会年度报告: 2023-24 财政年度
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Annual Report
- Informe anual del Comité de Supervisión del Impuesto para los Parques: Año fiscal 2022-23
- Ежегодный отчет комиссии по надзору за сбором за парки: финансовый год 2022-23
- Báo cáo Thường niên của Ủy ban Giám sát Parks Levy: Năm Tài chính 2022-23
- 公园税监督委员会年度报告: 2022-23 财政年度
Fiscal Year 2021-22 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Annual Report
2020 PLOC Meeting Notes
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - May 4, 2026
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - January 20, 2026
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - November 18, 2025
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - September 11, 2025
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - April 9, 2025
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - January 8, 2025
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - October 22, 2024
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - July 29, 2024
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - May 20, 2024
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - February 8, 2024
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - October 26, 2023
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - August 22, 2023
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - April 24, 2023
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - February 6, 2023
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - November 17, 2022
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - September 12, 2022
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - May 3, 2022
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - February 7, 2022
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - September 27, 2021
Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - July 12, 2021
Archive Documents
Parks Levy Commitments from the November 2020 Voter Pamphlet
(Exhibit C/Ballot Title) Parks Levy funds will:
- Enhance and preserve parks, rivers, wetlands, trees, and other important natural features in urban areas for the benefit of all Portlanders and wildlife;
- Provide park and recreation services to diverse populations including communities of color, seniors, teens, households experiencing poverty, immigrants and refugees, and people living with disabilities;
- Increase opportunities for communities of color and children experiencing poverty to connect with nature;
- Prevent cuts to recreation programs, closures of community centers and pools; and
- Enhance park maintenance to keep parks clean and safe, including litter and hazardous waste removal, restroom cleaning, and playground safety.
(Exhibit D/Explanatory Statement) The services and programs to be funded by this measure are planned to include, but are not limited to:
- Protect water quality and wildlife habitat, control erosion, remove invasive species in 8,000 acres of natural area.
- Deliver recreational programs, including, but not limited to, environmental education and access to nature for youth, summer camps, family-friendly movies and concerts, fitness and arts classes, teen- and senior-focused programs, life-saving swim lessons, and a summer playground program serving free lunches to children experiencing hunger.
- Remove financial barriers for low-income households by ending current dependence on recreation fee revenues, allowing an equity-focused delivery of community events and programs and reducing the likelihood of further cuts to recreation offerings.
- Clean litter and hazardous waste in parks and natural areas, maintain grounds and landscaping, provide safety checks on play equipment, improve preventative and traditional maintenance.
- Keep public restrooms open and cleaner.
- Plant new trees in communities where today canopy coverage is lower, to improve air and water quality, diminish the impacts of climate change, and provide wildlife habitat.
- Protect Portland's 1.2 million park trees by performing proactive maintenance, safety checks, hazard removal, and replacement of damaged trees in parks and natural areas.
- Modernize data systems to improve internal efficiency.
- Prioritize services for communities of color and households experiencing poverty, including equity-centered engagement and outreach, community partnership grants, and increased engagement with volunteer and partner groups.
A community oversight committee will be appointed to review levy expenditures and to report annually to City Council. The Measure also directs the Bureau to provide for a performance audit to ensure that services funded by the levy are consistent with voter intent.
Read the full resolution to refer the Parks Levy to Portland voters on the November 2020 ballot.
History of Parks Levy
Follow the journey and history of the Parks Levy.