How to register for activities, classes, and offerings
General Registration: Register online, over the phone through the Customer Service Center
(503-823-2525), or by calling or visiting a recreation or arts center. If cost is a barrier to participating, consider getting an Access Pass.
- Fall programs open for registration on the following dates:
- Tuesday, September 10 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place September 30 - November 3.
- Thursday, October 10 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place November 4 - January 5 including winter break camps.
View and sign up for activities online
Accessible Fall 2024 Activity Guide
Create an account
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) uses an online registration system for all the amazing camps, classes, and programs available to you and your family. To register for PP&R activities, you'll first need to create an online account.
Search for a class or activity
Once you have an account, follow this video's step-by-step instructions and captions to search for and sign up for activities.
- How to search for a Portland Parks & Recreation activity and sign up online
- Cómo buscar una actividad de Portland Parks & Recreation e inscribirse en línea
- Как зарегистрироваться на занятия и мероприятия Управления парков Портленда
Access Discount Program- Reduced Pricing
Thanks to the Parks Local Option Levy, Portland residents can get a discount on program and activity fees. Use the discount for community center and pool admission, preschool and after-school programs, classes, camps, swim lessons, and more.
Programs and offerings
Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR)
Offering activities specially designed for children, teens, and adults who live with disabilities.
Arts classes and Music classes
Multnomah Arts Center offers in-person arts activities, classes, and camps.
Community Music Center offers in-person music classes and activities.
Community Centers
Portland Parks & Recreation community centers are open for classes, camps, and drop-in activities. For questions or more information about PP&R community centers, please visit your local community center information page or contact the PP&R Customer Service Center at customerservicecenter@portlandoregon.gov.
- Charles Jordan Community Center
- East Portland Community Center
- Matt Dishman Community Center
- Montavilla Community Center
- Peninsula Park Community Center
- Southwest Community Center
- St. Johns Community Center
- Woodstock Community Center
Community Gardens
For information about our 58 Portland Community Gardens, including renewing garden plots, please visit our Community Gardens page.
Environmental Education
PP&R offers diverse environmental experiences in our city's parks and natural areas. Classes, guided walks, camps, volunteer opportunities, naturalist training for youth, trail/tree maintenance jobs (including work for young people), and special events focus on the stewardship and connection to nature.
Ladybug Nature Walks
Guided programs for preschools and their caregivers to connect Portlanders to the natural environment.
Lifelong Recreation
Virtual and in-person activities for Portlanders ages 60 and up.
For questions for more information, call your local pool.
The number of classes that Portland Parks & Recreation is able to offer is limited. If you are not able to get into a class, we highly recommend that you place yourself on the waitlist for a class. All classes are 30-minutes long and are offered either Monday or Wednesday, Tuesday or Thursday, or Saturday. Lesson offerings vary by pool and not all levels are offered at all times. See the link below to view and register for swim lessons. No private or semi-private lessons will be offered for fall 2023.
Drop-In Swimming
Play swims, lap swimming, and water fitness classes are available at four indoor pools. Fall schedules will begin September 5 unless otherwise noted.
- View Play Swim schedules
- View Lap Swim and Water Fitness Schedules
- View our Swimming Pools page for more information including accessibility, fees, policies, and more.
Portland Tennis Center
Indoor and outdoor courts available for play, lessons, and tournaments.
TeenForce Pass and Programs
PP&R offers FREE access to scheduled drop-in and special registered activities at Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, and Mt. Scott community centers. Stop by any TeenForce site to pick up your required TeenForce pass today.
Urban Forestry Programs
Urban Forestry hosts community events and workshops on a wide variety of tree topics. For more information, visit Get Involved with Urban Forestry.
Work with Portland Parks & Recreation
Visit portland.gov/parks/employment for information and to see all opportunities available within recreation, aquatics, environmental education, maintenance, and more.