News
Major Bank of America Grant Enhances PP&R’s Mobile Lunch + Play Program
Crucial Summer Free For All program provides free lunches, games, and activities to kids citywide
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Glenhaven Park playground set to reopen; public celebration set
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PP&R Urban Forestry Celebrates Arbor Day 2019 and the Fall planting season
FREE yard tree giveaways and other family-friendly events
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New Bond-funded bridges complete in Southwest Portland parks
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PP&R and partners host Charles Jordan Birthday Celebration on August 31, 2019
A celebration of the life of one of Portland’s most influential leaders, held at his namesake community center
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Extensive improvements begin at Leach Botanical Garden
Completion expected in summer 2020; project creates a new regional destination in East Portland
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PP&R and HLC celebrate Portland Open Space Sequence grand reopening
Portland Parks & Recreation and The Halprin Landscape Conservancy (HLC) are pleased to announce that restoration of the four historic sites within the Portland Open Space Sequence is complete.
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PP&R presents 2019 Walk with Refugees & Immigrants - Sunday, July 21, 2019
A celebration and show of support for and with Portlanders from around the globe
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FREE Washington Park Shuttle Starts Daily Service on Saturday, May 23
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Peninsula Pool reopens for summer on July 8, 2019
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PP&R's 2019 Portland World Soccer Tournament features record number of teams
A celebration of those new to Portland and to the United States
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Hot weather is on the way – stay cool with Portland Parks & Recreation
Hot weather is on the way – stay cool with Portland Parks & Recreation
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Keep cool with PP&R interactive fountains and splash pads
Outdoor swim pools open Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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Outdoor pools open for summer on Tuesday, June 18, 2019
ALL indoor and outdoor pools to be CLOSED for staff training on Monday, June 17
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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free For All Returns with Movies, Concerts, Free Lunch + Play, and more
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s extremely popular Summer Free For All (SFFA) series returns for 2019 with amazing events all summer long.
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PP&R joins in celebrating National Water Safety Month in May
Stay safe and have fun!
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Glenhaven Park is getting a NEW playground - construction starts May 13
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Eastbank Esplanade Reopens Friday, March 29, 2019
Maintenance and repair work to be completed on major downtown transportation corridor and gathering space
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Appointment of Adena Long as the new Director of PP&R
A message from Commissioner Nick Fish
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Portland International Raceway Announces Major Event Schedule for 2019
Grand Prix of Portland, 59th Rose Cup Races and much more
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