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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.
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Introducing Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park
Major improvements complete at historic park.
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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.
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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.
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PP&R Urges Physical Distancing, other Health Directives to be Followed
April 7, 2020 update - please help stop the spread of COVID-19
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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POSTPONED - 2020 Portlanders STAND with Refugees & Immigrants
A free evening of multicultural music and dancing; open to all
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Portland Parks & Recreation’s commitment to sustainability continues
Energy and water efficiencies implemented at nine park sites
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PP&R announces the new Glenhaven Park Community Garden
Grand opening celebration on Saturday, February 29, 2020
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PP&R opens new Bond-funded bridge on Springwater Corridor
New bridge at SE 45th Avenue opens Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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North Park Blocks Extension Funded: parking lot to transform into green space
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PP&R recruiting High School Freshman Students for EAGLE Caddie Program
Opportunities for Summer Employment and a full College Scholarship
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Commissioner Nick Fish passes away
Our thoughts and condolences are with Commissioner Fish's family and friends.
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Portland Parks Board statement on Commissioner Fish's passing
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PP&R's Native American Family Day & Marketplace returns Saturday, November 23
Annual celebration of Native culture includes food, arts, crafts
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