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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

Introducing Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park

Major improvements complete at historic park.

June 9, 2020 3:54 pm News article

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

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

Portland Parks & Recreation’s commitment to sustainability continues

Energy and water efficiencies implemented at nine park sites

Updated February 19, 2020 12:51 pm News article

PP&R announces the new Glenhaven Park Community Garden

Grand opening celebration on Saturday, February 29, 2020

Updated February 14, 2020 2:15 pm News article

PP&R opens new Bond-funded bridge on Springwater Corridor

New bridge at SE 45th Avenue opens Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Updated February 13, 2020 12:15 pm News article

North Park Blocks Extension Funded: parking lot to transform into green space

Updated February 4, 2020 12:50 pm News article

PP&R recruiting High School Freshman Students for EAGLE Caddie Program

Opportunities for Summer Employment and a full College Scholarship

Updated January 28, 2020 11:44 am News article

Commissioner Nick Fish passes away

Our thoughts and condolences are with Commissioner Fish's family and friends.

Updated January 14, 2020 11:49 am News article

Portland Parks Board statement on Commissioner Fish's passing

Updated January 14, 2020 9:50 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation: A Sustainable Future. City Council work session on Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Updated January 2, 2020 6:09 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation wedding reservations for most of 2019 taken via lottery system

Updated December 24, 2019 11:47 am News article

PP&R's Native American Family Day & Marketplace returns Saturday, November 23

Annual celebration of Native culture includes food, arts, crafts

Updated November 21, 2019 8:14 pm News article