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This guide organizes activities by city region. East and Southeast, North and Northeast, and Southwest Portland. You are welcome to visit any Portland Parks & Recreation center. Use the Find a Park map to see where community and arts centers, indoor pools, and outdoor pools are located.
Registered Activities: You must sign up and pay (if there is a fee) in advance for registered activities. These activities usually occur over a five or 10-week session. Registration opens twice each season. You can sign up online, on the phone, or in person at any recreation center or pool.
Drop-in Activities: For drop-in activities, you pay (if there is a fee) at the front desk when you arrive for the activity. Schedules are available in print and online at community centers and pools.
Registration Dates
Classes and activities, especially swim lessons, fill up fast. For the best chance at getting into an activity, you should be ready to register as close to 9:30 am as possible. Learn how to set up your account and find more tips and Activity Registration Information.
Fall 2025: Activities take place from September 29 through January 4. Registration is now open.
Winter 2026: Activities take place from January 5 through March 29. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
- December 11, register for classes and activities that start in January
- January 15, register for classes and activities that start in February and spring break camps
Support Services
We believe recreation is for everyone. To support people participating in activities, we offer a variety of services.
- If the price of activities is too high, you can sign up for an Access Discount and get 25%, 50%, 75%, or 90% off. Access Discounts are only available for City of Portland residents. You do not need to show proof of income.
- If you are registered for an activity and have a disability, you can request support from Inclusion Services.
- If you need to request an ADA accommodation, call 3-1-1 (503-823-4000 outside Multnomah County or VOIP). Once you submit a form, a PP&R staff member will respond within three days.
Activities (mobile view)
Click on an activity type listed below to get started. If you're using a computer, you can scroll up and view them on the menu to the right.