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Portland Parks & Recreation, Under Armour Begin Partnership

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Playing Field Conditions Update for May 1

Fields east of the Willamette River now open for both practices AND games

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Argay Park Tennis Court Restoration starts in June 2017

Thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond, construction will begin in June to restore all four existing tennis courts at Argay Park, NE 141st Avenue and Failing Street

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Portland Parks & Recreation presents New Year in the Park 2017

Third annual celebration of Cambodian, Thai, Laotian and Burmese cultures

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UPDATED - Most PP&R playing fields reopen for permitted games only

CondItions vary citywide

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Eastbank Esplanade REOPENED

PP&R temporarily closed the floating portion of the Eastbank Esplanade due to extremely high Willamette River water levels.

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PP&R invites comments on Washington Park Master Plan

Make your mark on the future of Washington Park! Share your opinions on potential concepts to shape the park over the coming decades.

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PP&R presents Arbor Day 2017 on Saturday, April 22

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry is proud to present Portland’s annual Arbor Day Festival on Saturday, April 22, 2017, from 10am-3pm at Mt. Scott Park in southeast Portland.

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PP&R presents a free community event - Portlanders Stand with Refugees & Immigrants

An evening of multicultural music and dancing, an opportunity to honor organizations and individuals who have welcomed new Portlanders, a chance to show support for the refugee and immigrant community.

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Los jardineros comunitarios multiculturales crean espacio de crecer comida para el programa “Produce for People”

El programa de los Huertos comunitarios de Portland dona más de 31,000 libras de comida a organizaciones locales de ayuda contra el hambre

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Multicultural Community Gardeners Create Produce for People Growing Space

Portland Community Gardens program donates over 31,000 pounds of food to local hunger relief agencies

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Parks Bond Project enhances accessibility at PP&R's International Rose Test Garden

100 years of roses! World-famous garden celebrates centennial in 2017, events planned

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Washington Park's free shuttle carried over 120,000 riders in 2016

Ridership increased 40% since start of shuttle service

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Pioneer Courthouse Square renovations begin January 30

Join us for a public celebration at 12pm on Monday, February 6, to kick off the largest Parks Replacement Bond project.

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Ramiro Villalvazo joins PP&R as Assets & Development Division Manager

Veteran public servant brings 35 years of experience to Portland.

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Book 2017 wedding reservations starting Tuesday, January 3

Book your wedding in a PP&R park for 2017 dates; in-person registrations get priority

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Commissioner Amanda Fritz, Director Mike Abbaté announce $2 Million in funding for Gateway Green

System Development Charges, Metro grant, and private donations via Friends of Gateway Green help new east Portland park become reality

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