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Commissioner Amanda Fritz celebrates many Portland Parks & Recreation projects recently completed or planned for the near future

City Commissioner Amanda Fritz ends her tenure on Council and as the Commissioner-in-Charge of Parks by celebrating more than a dozen Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) park and trail projects citywide.

December 22, 2020 12:19 pm News article

Photo: The Lents Park nature patch. Courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR.

Mae Lin Plummer Takes the Helm at Leach Botanical Garden as new Executive Director

Mae Lin Plummer will be the new Executive Director of the iconic Leach Botanical Garden (pictured), starting in January. Longtime former Executive Director David Porter is retiring, with the City's gratitude.

December 16, 2020 12:47 pm News article

A shot of the foliage and facilities at Leach Botanical Garden

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Gateway Green improvements are complete; park reopens

All of Gateway Green, the popular PP&R off-road cycling and hiking destination, has reopened. We've completed a project enhancing the unique regional destination at the confluence of I-84 and I-205. The best access point is from the I-205 bike path.

December 15, 2020 12:13 pm News article

Riders pause before riding hills and bumps on a sunny day at PP&R's Gateway Green.

Portland Voters Approve Parks Operating Levy

Portland Parks & Recreation will now be able to maintain neighborhood parks appropriately, improve access and safety, provide equitable recreation programs, and proactively care for its natural areas and urban forest.

November 4, 2020 8:00 am News article

Smiling soccer players raise a trophy while the late former Parks Commissioner Nick Fish cheers

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Creston Park playground renovations, ADA improvements are complete

New playground, ADA features complete - made possible by 2014 Parks Bond, System Development Charges

October 22, 2020 4:10 pm News article

A child on the new accessible swing at Creston Park's playground

All Outdoor Parks, Natural Areas, and Trails have Reopened

Areas previously closed due to fire concerns have now reopened to the public.

Updated October 8, 2020 11:15 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry crews Respond to nearly 50 Tree Emergencies

Work continues to reopen roads, clear debris after a major windstorm. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are essential responders in keeping Portland moving and safe.

September 8, 2020 2:04 pm News article

Two Urban Forestry arborists feed wood from a downed tree into a wood chipper.

Final week for PP&R’s Free Lunch + Play: Free meals and grab 'n' go activities still available

The majority of program sites wrap up on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

August 17, 2020 6:08 pm News article

Free Lunch + Play staff members wearing masks and ready to hand out free meals and grab 'n' go activity kits to youth.

What’s Next for Portland Parks & Recreation

The future of Portland Parks & Recreation.

June 30, 2020 5:25 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Free Lunch + Play is underway citywide

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s annual Free Lunch + Play program began on Monday, June 22, 2020.

June 29, 2020 12:42 pm News article

A photo of a Parks staff person handing out free lunches.

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Free Lunch + Play Begins Monday, June 22

Expanded program is key in citywide efforts to provide crucial services.

June 16, 2020 7:38 am News article

A photo of the Free Lunch + Play bagged lunches.

Introducing Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park

Major improvements complete at historic park.

June 9, 2020 3:54 pm News article

A photo of the Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park playground

We are experiencing a time of unity, and Portland Parks & Recreation is here for our City

A note from Portland Parks & Recreation Director, Adena Long.

Updated June 9, 2020 1:34 pm News article

Hundreds of people gather on the grass in Portland Parks & Recreation's Peninsula Park; most wearing face coverings and raising their fists.

PP&R will provide Free Lunch + Play programs in Summer 2020

Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, Washington Park Summer Festival, Portland World Soccer Tournament are canceled this summer.

Updated April 16, 2020 5:04 pm News article

PP&R Urges Physical Distancing, other Health Directives to be Followed

April 7, 2020 update - please help stop the spread of COVID-19

Updated April 16, 2020 3:36 pm News article

Mayor Wheeler Announces Plans to Keep Columbia Pool in North Portland Open Through June 2021

Mayor Ted Wheeler announced he will include funding for Columbia Pool in his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Updated April 16, 2020 3:35 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation Urges Physical Distancing, other Health Directives to be Followed

Advisory on maintaining physical distancing and how staff will be at parks to help people remember the public health guidelines - especially during this warm weather.

Updated April 10, 2020 5:30 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation to close several parks to vehicle traffic March 26, 2020

Portland Parks & Recreation will close several parks to vehicle traffic on or by early Thursday morning to help promote safe physical distancing practices and discourage overcrowding.

March 24, 2020 5:40 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Closures and Postponements

Portland Parks & Recreation has monitored the COVID-19 situation since it began. We continue to be in communication with, and to follow the guidance of, the Oregon Health Authority, Multnomah County Health Department, and the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management regarding the situation.

March 24, 2020 3:28 pm News article

POSTPONED - 2020 Portlanders STAND with Refugees & Immigrants

A free evening of multicultural music and dancing; open to all

Updated March 21, 2020 8:00 am News article

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