View and register for Portland Parks & Recreation classes and activities through our online system.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) believes recreation is for everyone. We know that the price of programs and activities prevents some community members from being able to participate.

Create an account, search through the Portland Parks & Recreation list of classes, and register for activities from the online registration system.

Browse the list below to find a good park or natural area to meet your needs. The page is divided up into parts of town. Use the shortcuts at the top of the page to visit each section.

Browse the list and information below to find the perfect park or natural area for your Ladybug Walk.

Being a Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) Crew Leader is hard work - mentally, physically, and emotionally. Even so, most staff say it's the best job they've ever had! If you are thinking of applying for a Crew Leader job, we hope this information will help. Please reach out with questions!

True Nature is mostly a drop-off program. We understand that for many young children, this can be the first experience of being dropped off with new people.

Portland Parks & Recreation engages the next generation of environmental leaders through volunteer naturalist training, paid work programs, nature-based camps, field trips, guided walks, and stewardship. The following is a list of Environmental Education volunteer and employment opportunities.

Find Environmental Education’s informative reports that highlight the exciting work each of our programs accomplishes over the year. Take a look! Due to the fiscal year split of summer programs, the Nature Day Camp and Youth Conservation Crew reports reflect summer data while others are fiscal year.

Ladybug Nature Walks invite young children and their caregivers to enjoy and learn about nature in every season. We explore parks that highlight what’s happening outdoors right now. Private walks for preschools and other programs are also available.

Explore these popular guides to learn more about many nature topics.

Find the dates, times, locations, and ages for all the Nature Day Camps for the upcoming summer.

Teens ages 13 to 17 can apply to participate at camp - working side-by-side with staff and campers to gain experience in teaching, communication, and child development.

Nature Day Camps create ways for children to connect to nature through outdoor play and exploration. Camps take place every June, July, and August in various locations around the city. Nature-based camps offer ways for children to nurture their relationship to nature, peers, and trusted adults.

Spend your summer as a nature educator Nature Day Camp! We offer positions working with children in nature, mentoring teen volunteers, and leading small teams of paid staff. Positions are available for people with no experience, some experience, and a lot of experience.

Our nature programs provide an opportunity for your group to practice science and connect to nature. Nature educators lead your students through a variety of activities to help them learn about the plants, animals, and geology of Portland.

Have you scheduled a Field Trip with Portland Parks Environmental Education? If so, this page provides information on our program and policies so that you are prepared for a fun, safe, and educational field trip!

Teen Nature Team (TNT) is a FREE nature program for middle school students. This program was formerly known as GRUNT.

The Environmental Education "Nature Education Program" team leads field trips for school groups and organizations. Once you have scheduled a program with us, this page will provide the information you need to prepare yourself, as well as your students, guardians, chaperones, and drivers.

The Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) provides employment opportunities for a diverse population of Portland-area youth. Crews protect, restore, and manage Portland's parks and natural areas while developing job skills and exploring environmental career paths.