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Charles Jordan, Former City Commissioner, Portland Parks & Recreation Director, Passes Away at 77

Updated February 4, 2019 10:03 am News article

Barbara Walker Footbridge Over Burnside Nears Construction Phase

January 23, 2019 public information session on the Barbara Walker Footbridge over West Burnside

Updated January 29, 2019 5:28 pm News article

PP&R Recruiting Ninth Grade Students for Golf EAGLE Caddie Program

Updated January 28, 2019 2:58 pm News article

Eastbank Esplanade Improvements: Temporary Closure Ahead

Maintenance and repair work begin February 1 – use Better Naito for detour

Updated January 16, 2019 10:21 am News article

Portland Parks Foundation welcomes new Executive Director Randy Gragg

Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) welcomes Randy Gragg as the new Executive Director. Gragg succeeds Jeff Anderson who recently retired from the role.

Updated December 20, 2018 9:08 am News article

Final Yard Tree Giveaway event is Saturday, 11/3/18

Updated December 5, 2018 4:02 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation remains Salmon-Safe for 15th straight year

Lauded city parks system receives acclaimed environmental recognition

Updated December 5, 2018 4:02 pm News article

PP&R presents Native American Marketplace & Family Day

Held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Mt. Scott Community Center

Updated December 5, 2018 4:01 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation, partners, to dedicate Hazeltine Park nature patch

Park transformed by native plantings and natural elements

Updated December 5, 2018 4:01 pm News article

Splash pads, Interactive Fountains, Swimming Pools, and Poet’s Beach can help you cool off!

Updated December 5, 2018 4:01 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation, Friends of Couch Playground and Harper’s Playground announce inclusive play area at Couch Park

Updated December 3, 2018 12:10 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation invites you to take part in the 15th annual No Ivy Day

Community volunteer efforts citywide to remove invasive species

Updated October 27, 2018 1:16 am News article

Vincent Johnson becomes new Director of Portland Parks Golf

Rose City native takes helm of popular, citywide program

Updated October 27, 2018 1:15 am News article

Nike, Portland Trail Blazers come together with local youth to celebrate citywide basketball court revitalization project

Courts in up to 30 Portland Parks & Recreation sites are getting a makeover and upgrades, as a result of a more than $1 million donation from the two organizations

Updated October 15, 2018 1:40 pm News article

Kenton Park's new playground is nearly complete; grand reopening celebration on Saturday, September 29, 2018

Free and open to all

Updated October 1, 2018 10:47 am News article

PP&R's Urban Forestry presents the Second Annual Yard Tree Giveaway events in October 2018

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry presents the Second Annual Yard Tree Giveaway events for 2018; Focused on east Portland's Centennial, Lents neighborhoods

Updated September 19, 2018 11:13 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Gateway Discovery Park opens in East Portland

New park and plaza serves nearly 1,000 new households in area east of I-205

Updated August 21, 2018 11:51 am News article

Join PP&R, your friends, neighbors, and family for the WALK with Refugees and Immigrants on Sunday, August 19

Updated August 20, 2018 10:47 am News article

Air quality update for PP&R: updated Wednesday, 8/15/18 at 10:50am

Updated August 16, 2018 10:57 am News article

Recreational use health advisory reissued for Ross Island Lagoon, extended to Cathedral Park

Advisory reissued based on visible scum found in Multnomah County water body

Updated August 16, 2018 10:56 am News article