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Mission
Portland Parks & Recreation's mission is to provide equitable access to welcoming places, programs, and services that improve community health and our environment.
Vision
We envision a parks and recreation system that is responsive to diverse and changing community needs, nurturing health and connection for all.
Together, we work toward equitable outcomes in:
- Accessible, safe, clean, well-maintained public spaces
- Healthy ecosystems and climate change resilience
- Learning, play, and discovery
- Mental, emotional, and physical wellness
- Community and civic connection
- Jobs that support growth and belonging
Values
Equity and Anti-Racism
We work to acknowledge and abolish the harms of racism and oppression in the parks and recreation system.
Stewardship
As caretakers of millions of trees and over 15% of the land called Portland, we protect and nurture healthy ecosystems for generations. We ensure spaces and services are resilient and responsive to a changing world.
Safety and Belonging
We strive to make spaces safe, accessible, and welcoming for all people.
Accountability
We listen to community priorities and communicate transparently. We set clear goals and take responsibility for our actions and results.
Connection
The parks and recreation system connects people to places and each other. We build collaborative partnerships that energize our public spaces.
Equity and Anti-Racism Commitment
Our Commitment
We work to acknowledge and abolish the harms of racism and oppression in the parks and recreation system.
Why
We take accountability for our history of racism and unequal treatment of people — both community members and employees.
How
By centering the people most impacted by inequities, we build towards a more just and hopeful future for Portland.
We look at who benefits from the parks and recreation system today and prioritize addressing gaps experienced by Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants and refugees, LGBT2SQIA+ people, people with disabilities, youth, older adults, and people living with low income.
Action
Our community deserves a clear commitment to action and accountability for results. We will:
- Elevate the voices of communities and team members who have been most impacted by inequities
- Nurture a culture of belonging as we work together to eliminate the barriers and harm that we have caused
- Develop accessible, equitable, and inclusive policies, programs, and services
- Expand the diversity of our workforce
- Support and encourage individual learning, mutual respect, empathy, and care of ourselves and each other
Meaningful Access Statement
It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any city program, service, or activity on the grounds of race, color, national origin, disability, or other protected class status. Adhering to Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II civil rights laws, the City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, contact 503-823-2525, or for Relay Service or TTY, contact 711.
Translation and Interpretation
- Traducción e Interpretación
- Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch
- अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या
- 口笔译服务
- Устный и письменный перевод
- Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad
- Письмовий і усний переклад
- Traducere și interpretariat
- Chiaku me Awewen Kapas
PP&R By the Numbers
To learn about the facts and figures that make up Portland's parks and recreation system, visit our Park System by the Numbers page. Examples of information you will find on that page include how many parks we operate, how many acres we manage, how many people work at PP&R, and much more.
Public Works Service Area
Portland Parks & Recreation is aligned with the Public Works service area, contributing to efforts that provide clean drinking water; vibrant parks and recreation; reliable sewer and stormwater management; and keeps our transportation system safe and accessible so people can get where they need to go. We also prepare for the impacts of climate change, with a focus on Portland’s most vulnerable populations.
Contact us
General Inquiries
503-823-5379
Customer Service Center
503-823-2525
1120 SW Fifth Avenue, First Floor
Portland, Oregon 97204
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Portland Park Rangers
503-823-1637
Media Relations Questions and Inquiries
503-823-5300 (office)
503-823-6634 (mobile)
Mark.Ross@PortlandOregon.gov