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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
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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
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Portlanders Stand with Refugees & Immigrants – a free, community event
An evening of multicultural music and dancing; free and open to all
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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.
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Applications accepted now for the 2018 EAGLE Caddie Program
Scholarship opportunities over $100,000 are possible through the program to selected, qualified participants.
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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
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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.
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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
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New playground, Portland Loo, at Ventura Park
Portland Parks & Recreation completes another Parks Replacement Bond project and expects a formal grand opening this spring.
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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
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INDYCAR returns to the Rose City
Green Savoree Racing Promotions, INDYCAR, and Portland Parks & Recreation announce 2018 race at Portland International Raceway
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PP&R's Som Subedi named 2017 Park Champion of the Year
Portland Parks & Recreation recognized at 2017 NRPA Annual Conference in New Orleans
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Portland Parks & Recreation Announces New Manager of Portland International Raceway
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