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Mt. Tabor Yard serves as the central dispatch for PP&R maintenance and nursery services for over 140 employees who are responsible for maintaining parks facilities and services across the city.

The master plan for SE 150th and Division Street Park reflects a collaborative effort involving neighbors and community groups to create a welcoming space with activities for people of all ages.

The Entrance and Nature Center will provide an inclusive welcoming entrance to Forest Park. The entrance is under construction now. In a future phase (timeline TBD), the Nature Center will showcase the park’s special character and its timeless importance to Portland and the greater region. 

The reimagined 16-acre park includes restored natural areas, wildlife viewing spots, better ADA access on trails, and new play and picnic areas. Crews began work on the park in April 2022 and will finish in 2023.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PPR) is preparing to rehabilitate and expand Mt. Scott Community Center (MSCC) to better serve future generations of Portlanders. The existing MSCC pool and gymnasium will remain (with a new roof and HVAC upgrades).

Construction began February 2023 and is anticipated to continue until April 2024. During this time visitors to Washington Park should expect changing traffic patterns, short delays, and an excellent experience in the Park.

On September 4, 2019 City Council heard a Report from Procurement on the Regular Agenda to accept the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $978,978 from McKinstry to implement Phase 1 of the ESPC and enter into the Design-Build Contract for Phase 1 work.

Thanks to funding from System Development Charges, Parklane Park will be expanded from 5 acres to 25 acres.

The Master Plan for Mill Park was drawn from the thoughtful ideas and feedback provided by diverse communities in East Portland. It reflects a collaboration involving neighbors and community groups to create a welcoming space with activities for people of all ages.

Mill Park is a 5.7 acre park next to Mill Park Elementary that has an informal soft-surface walking trail, open lawn, and mature trees, but is otherwise undeveloped. Thanks to funding from System Development Charges, PP&R now has funds to improve this park.

In April 2021, Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio allocated $1.75M in System Development Charges (SDCs) to add new equipment suited for toddlers and remove ADA barriers for better playground accessibility.

Skatepark and other robust improvements are planned for Berrydale Park in Southeast Portland.

A feasibility study is underway which will produce market, financial, and operational analyses to determine a sustainable operating plan for IFCC – a plan that is in alignment with the community’s vision.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is excited to begin the process of bringing a new indoor aquatic center to North Portland. / Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) están emocionados en comenzar el proceso de traer un nuevo centro acuático cubierto al norte de Portland.

Planning is underway for a new trail connection and other improvements at Kelley Point Park, located at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in North Portland.