Recreation Activity Guide

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To find specific activities, please go to the links under "Activities." The list is on the menu to the right on a computer or at the bottom of the page on a mobile device. 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: You pay (if there is a fee) at the front desk when you arrive for drop-in activities. 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.

Summer 2026: Activities, including camps, take place from June 22 through September 27. 

Fall 2026: Activities take place September 28 through January 3. Registration begins at 9:30 am.

• September 10 for activities that are held September 28 through November 1
• October 8 for activities that are held November 2 through December 13 and winter break camps December 21 through January 3

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.