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Volunteers Needed for PP&R’s 23rd Annual No Ivy Day
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Have fun and help protect Portland’s treasured parks and natural areas!
PP&R Portland Arbor Day 2026: Saturday, October 17, at Harrison Park in East Portland
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Celebrate Portland’s trees and the diverse community of the Jade District with the whole family through tree planting, tree-themed arts and crafts, and more!
Metro Council Grants PP&R Second Award For Waterfront Park Redesign, Planning Work
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The new project funding will go towards the next phase of design and planning work of Waterfront Park's redesign.
Get Free Trees for Your Yard
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Learn how to get FREE yard trees this fall.
Ash Tree Pruning Restrictions End for Winter
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With fall's arrival, the active season for Emerald ash borer winds down. With reduced risk of spread during cooler months, the City of Portland ash tree pruning and removal moratorium lifts.
PP&R’s Mt Scott Community Center Wins Design Award
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Seismic upgrades also incorporate impressive resilience and sustainability features
PP&R Announces Planned Demolition of Columbia Indoor Pool
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An independent structural engineering inspection showed that the building has reached the end of its useful life.
Free Trees Available For All Portlanders! Registration is open
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PP&R's10th Annual Yard Tree Giveaway is open; spaces filling fast
PP&R's Multnomah Arts Center Hosts “Arts for All” Community Open House – Choose Your Art Adventure
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Explore hands-on art experiences, meet local artists, and celebrate creativity
The Fields Park Is Mostly Reopen after Centennial Mills Fire
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Welcome back to the Fields Park! Most of the park is now reopen for you to enjoy. Crews have completed cleaning and resurfacing. We're putting the finishing touches on the playground and dog area. They must stay fenced off a little longer to ensure everything is ready for safe play
PP&R Waterfront Park Design Down To Three Finalists
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Major effort to redesign the iconic park continues; public kickoff on September 23, 2026
Prepare Your Trees for Winter Weather - PP&R Urban Forestry staff share tips and resources
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Before winter arrives, Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry staff has tips on how you can prepare your trees for potential weather-related hazards.
Event Highlight: Livable Jade Bike Ride
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Learn about the collaborative bike ride led by Urban Forestry, APANO, and the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
When are Free Street Trees Being Planted?
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See the timeline for outreach and planting for the Free Street Trees program.
Finding Your "Tree Champions" Through the Yard Tree Giveaway
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Learn about the Tree Champions available through the Yard Tree Giveaway.
It's Everybody's Garden
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A small group of volunteers has made Pittock Gardens part of their weekly routine, bringing years of experience, curiosity, and their own connections to one of Portland’s most beautiful places.
PP&R Moves Forward With Critical Repairs at St. Johns Community Center
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Follows the discovery of structural damage that led to the gym’s closure earlier this year.
PP&R Moves Forward With Critical Repairs at Southwest Community Center Pool
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The pool's annual maintenance closure will begin September 5, 2026, and PP&R anticipates the pool will reopen in time for November swim lessons and other activities
PP&R Partners with USTA Pacific Northwest to Preserve Portland Tennis Center and Expand Community Tennis
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Long-term partnership keeps Portland Tennis Center publicly owned while bringing $2.3 million in facility improvements, expanded community programming, and operating savings
Portland Parks & Recreation Pools End Summer Season
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PP&R indoor pools plan for annual maintenance and temporary closures