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Heather McKillip shares how a career in horticulture led to a deeper connection with Portland's parks, the people who care for them, and the everyday work that helps communities feel welcome.
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Come learn about trees and the urban forest with Urban Forestry and partners.
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A love of the outdoors led Gina Dake to a career with Portland Parks & Recreation, shaped by experience, mentorship, and the choice to follow what felt right.
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Join Urban Forestry and on April 11th from 9-noon at Mt. Scott Community Center for Tree Summit 2026 to hear a presentation from environmental engineer, J'reyesha Brannon.
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Thanks to Portlanders across the city, more than 4,000 trees were planted in 2025 through the Urban Forestry’s Yard Tree Giveaway
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Across Portland, community gardens hold many stories. Six gardeners share what they’ve found there and what keeps them returning, season after season.
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Portland’s City Forester Jenn Cairo shares how a childhood in rural New York, time in Eastern Europe, and years in parks and public service shaped her path to caring for Portland’s urban forest.
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No experience required; chance to apply for full University of Oregon scholarships. Application deadline is Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) announces that the bureau’s volunteer naming committee has chosen ‘Scht Wiwnu (pronounced Ish-chit Way-el-noo) as the new name for the Southwest Portland park formerly known as Custer Park.
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Terri Davis didn’t plan to build a career in parks and recreation. One opportunity led to another, and more than 30 years later she’s still focused on the same thing: creating welcoming places where people feel connected to their community.
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City partner continues a legacy of support for North Portland neighbors
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Portland Parks & Recreation opened applications for community advisory committee to support the Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park Bowl Redevelopment Project.
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Stuck between the grind of the city and the noise of his inner critic, a volunteer slows down to care for a quiet park. The work, surprisingly, brings him peace and energy. He stops asking what he's missing and focuses on how he can help.
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Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is seeking public comment on an application for EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant funds to perform DEQ required remediation work on a property located at the northwest corner of NW Pettygrove Street and NW 20th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209.
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Volunteer service events were successful; more coming - register now!
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BRAVO Youth Orchestras and Portland Parks & Recreation partner to bring strings and choir to SUN Community Schools, giving students a welcoming space to explore music, discover new instruments, and grow as young musicians in a familiar, supportive setting.
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Six years ago, a Portland neighborhood almost lost its community center due to budget cuts at Portland Parks & Recreation. This month, neighbors celebrated a decision by City Council to transfer the property to the local nonprofit that stepped up to save the building. This is their story.
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In-Person Applications Have Priority Starting Monday, January 5, at 8 am
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