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Commissioner Fritz, Portland Parks & Recreation propose amendment to smoke and tobacco-free policy

Updated August 2, 2018 11:09 am News article

Dive-In Movies return to pools this summer

Updated July 26, 2018 2:56 pm News article

Poet’s Beach reopens for 2018 summer on July 12

Opening Day: join us as children read poetry, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde hold a blessing ceremony, and more

Updated July 12, 2018 2:27 pm News article

2018 Portland World Cup Soccer Tournament features record number of teams

A celebration of those new to Portland and to the United States

Updated July 2, 2018 12:22 pm News article

Cully Park Grand Opening is Saturday, June 30, 2018

Please join Portland Parks & Recreation, Verde, Living Cully for celebration of new 25-acre park in a park-deficient neighborhood

Updated July 2, 2018 12:21 pm News article

Nike and the Portland Trail Blazers Team Up to Revitalize Portland’s Public Basketball Courts

Up to 100 courts at 30 Portland Parks & Recreation parks will get a makeover and upgrades, as a result of a $1,050,000 donation from the two organizations

Updated June 28, 2018 1:49 pm News article

FREE Golf on Mondays for Kids this Summer

Kids play for free on Mondays this summer at two Portland Parks Golf facilities starting June 25, 2018

Updated June 20, 2018 2:48 pm News article

PP&R outdoor pools open for summer on Tuesday, June 19, 2018

ALL indoor and outdoor pools CLOSED for staff training on Monday, June 18

Updated June 20, 2018 2:08 pm News article

Summer Free For All Kickoff Celebration returns Thursday, June 28, 2018

Join us as the popular annual SFFA series returns, featuring free Movies, Concerts in the Park, Free Lunch + Play, and more

Updated June 20, 2018 11:53 am News article

Gabriel Park playground to become PP&R's newest inclusive play area

Parks Bond, System Development Charges will fund a new playground for people of all abilities

Updated June 19, 2018 2:26 pm News article

Portland Regional Tree Climbing Competition on Saturday, June 16

Free bucket truck rides and family fun with Urban Forestry

Updated June 19, 2018 2:26 pm News article

Spring Garden Park nears completion; grand opening June 16

Grand opening celebration for Portland's newest park is free and open to all

Updated June 15, 2018 1:41 pm News article

Willamette Greenway Trail REOPENS after improvements

Popular commuting and recreational route back in service after three-day closure for paving work

Updated June 13, 2018 11:27 am News article

PP&R's Summer Free For All returns starting in June!

Free Movies, Concerts in the Park, Free Lunch + Play, and much more return starting in June

Updated June 13, 2018 11:26 am News article

PP&R, partners, celebrate start of Couch Park playground construction

Inclusive playground, Portland Loo, renovated plaza are part of Parks Replacement Bond project

Updated June 12, 2018 9:35 am News article

Stay safe in the water this summer - learn more on Saturday, May 19

In honor of National Water Safety Month (May), PP&R’s Aquatics Division is holding a special event at East Portland Community Center on Saturday, May 19, 2pm-4pm.

Updated June 11, 2018 10:58 am News article

Portion of Willamette Greenway Trail closed for improvements starting June 5

Popular commuting and recreational route impacted beginning Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Updated May 31, 2018 4:32 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation Outdoor Pools Open for summer on Monday, June 15, 2015

POSTED JUNE 2015

Updated May 30, 2018 12:21 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation, Partners, Secure Major Grant for Cully Park:

Updated May 29, 2018 11:56 am News article

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park Celebration and Dedication

Completed improvements enhance nature park access; more enhancements coming.

Updated May 10, 2018 2:21 pm News article