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Reopening community centers and pools – What to expect in 2021
After summer 2021, when public health guidance allows, PP&R will be excited to fully reopen community centers and pools to the public. For now, the bureau is excited to restore summer programming through the Parks Levy.
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Final week for PP&R’s Free Lunch + Play: Free meals and grab 'n' go activities still available
The majority of program sites wrap up on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Free Lunch + Play is underway citywide
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s annual Free Lunch + Play program began on Monday, June 22, 2020.
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We are experiencing a time of unity, and Portland Parks & Recreation is here for our City
A note from Portland Parks & Recreation Director, Adena Long.
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Portland Parks & Recreation Urges Physical Distancing, other Health Directives to be Followed
Advisory on maintaining physical distancing and how staff will be at parks to help people remember the public health guidelines - especially during this warm weather.
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Portland Parks & Recreation to close several parks to vehicle traffic March 26, 2020
Portland Parks & Recreation will close several parks to vehicle traffic on or by early Thursday morning to help promote safe physical distancing practices and discourage overcrowding.
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Portland Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Closures and Postponements
Portland Parks & Recreation has monitored the COVID-19 situation since it began. We continue to be in communication with, and to follow the guidance of, the Oregon Health Authority, Multnomah County Health Department, and the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management regarding the situation.
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