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New Year in the Park – A Celebration of Southeast Asian Culture Saturday, April 28

Join us for New Year in the Park on Saturday, April 28, 2018 – A Celebration of Southeast Asian Culture and Heritage

Updated April 30, 2018 10:34 am News article

Washington Park FREE shuttle starts Saturday, April 1, for 2017 peak season

The FREE Washington Park shuttle service is back for spring and summer 2017

Updated April 25, 2018 12:41 pm News article

Portlanders Stand with Refugees & Immigrants – a free, community event

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

Updated April 25, 2018 11:30 am News article

Join us for PP&R Arbor Day 2018: a FREE, family-friendly festival on Saturday, April 21

Free family fun with supervised tree climbing, arts and crafts, and more.

Updated April 6, 2018 12:09 pm News article

Applications accepted now for the 2018 EAGLE Caddie Program

Scholarship opportunities over $100,000 are possible through the program to selected, qualified participants.

Updated April 4, 2018 11:28 am News article

Portland Public Golf program helps send four students to University of Oregon

Portland Parks & Recreation announces winners of full college scholarships; applications accepted for EAGLE Caddie program

Updated March 29, 2018 2:33 pm News article

Updated Master Plan approved for Portland’s iconic Washington Park

City Council approves vision for a more bike and pedestrian-friendly, accessible destination with an improved park experience.

Updated March 15, 2018 6:30 pm News article

PP&R sustainability efforts help City move towards cleaner energy

Bureau earns significant rebates, reinvested in yet more energy efficient projects; PP&R efforts mean less need for maintenance, and lower costs

Updated February 15, 2018 7:42 pm News article

New playground, Portland Loo, at Ventura Park

Portland Parks & Recreation completes another Parks Replacement Bond project and expects a formal grand opening this spring.

Updated February 5, 2018 3:07 pm News article

Luuwit View Park Now Open in NE Portland

Nearly 1000 Portland households gain access to a park for the first time; Portland Parks & Recreation invites all to the Grand Opening of Portland’s newest park on Saturday, October 21

Updated October 31, 2017 10:38 am News article

INDYCAR returns to the Rose City

Green Savoree Racing Promotions, INDYCAR, and Portland Parks & Recreation announce 2018 race at Portland International Raceway

Updated October 30, 2017 11:50 am News article

PP&R's Som Subedi named 2017 Park Champion of the Year

Portland Parks & Recreation recognized at 2017 NRPA Annual Conference in New Orleans

Updated October 3, 2017 3:29 pm News article

PP&R and Under Armour celebrate new soccer field at Lents Park

Under Armour funded entire project; new playground coming soon also, thanks to the Parks Replacement Bond

Updated August 30, 2017 11:21 am News article

Join the Walk with Refugees and Immigrants, Sunday, August 20

The event aims to celebrate Portland’s compassionate, generous and welcoming spirit towards refugees & immigrants.

Updated August 17, 2017 1:46 pm News article

PP&R closes outdoor pools for August 3 and 4; some day camps canceled

Closures, cancelations, other weather/air quality impacts for Thursday, August 3, 2017 and beyond

Updated August 7, 2017 12:14 pm News article

Stay cool for FREE at several PP&R community centers

Select centers and hours only. See list. PP&R also offers swimming pools, park fountains and splash pads, Poet’s Beach on the Willamette

Updated August 3, 2017 2:24 pm News article

HEAT WAVE - PP&R pools, community centers, fountains, splash pads, and more!

This week, Portland is expecting record-breaking heat. Safety is the top priority of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), and we make every effort to keep our classes, camps, and activities running safely during the heat. Read on for details, info, and safety tips.

Updated August 2, 2017 1:21 pm News article

Colwood Golf Center Grand Reopening July 30, 2017

Join PP&R and KemperSports to celebrate the new Colwood Golf Center, a public golf facility and course.

Updated July 31, 2017 1:21 pm News article

PP&R Director Mike Abbaté named to NRPA Board of Directors

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to parks and recreation nationwide.

Updated July 31, 2017 1:20 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation Announces New Manager of Portland International Raceway

Updated July 24, 2017 12:26 pm News article