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Glenhaven Park playground set to reopen; public celebration set

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PP&R Urban Forestry Celebrates Arbor Day 2019 and the Fall planting season

FREE yard tree giveaways and other family-friendly events

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New Bond-funded bridges complete in Southwest Portland parks

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PP&R and partners host Charles Jordan Birthday Celebration on August 31, 2019

A celebration of the life of one of Portland’s most influential leaders, held at his namesake community center

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Extensive improvements begin at Leach Botanical Garden

Completion expected in summer 2020; project creates a new regional destination in East Portland

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PP&R and HLC celebrate Portland Open Space Sequence grand reopening

Portland Parks & Recreation and The Halprin Landscape Conservancy (HLC) are pleased to announce that restoration of the four historic sites within the Portland Open Space Sequence is complete.

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PP&R presents 2019 Walk with Refugees & Immigrants - Sunday, July 21, 2019

A celebration and show of support for and with Portlanders from around the globe

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Peninsula Pool reopens for summer on July 8, 2019

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PP&R's 2019 Portland World Soccer Tournament features record number of teams

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

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Hot weather is on the way – stay cool with Portland Parks & Recreation

Hot weather is on the way – stay cool with Portland Parks & Recreation

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Keep cool with PP&R interactive fountains and splash pads

Outdoor swim pools open Tuesday, June 19, 2018

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Outdoor pools open for summer on Tuesday, June 18, 2019

ALL indoor and outdoor pools to be CLOSED for staff training on Monday, June 17

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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free For All Returns with Movies, Concerts, Free Lunch + Play, and more

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s extremely popular Summer Free For All (SFFA) series returns for 2019 with amazing events all summer long.

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PP&R joins in celebrating National Water Safety Month in May

Stay safe and have fun!

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Eastbank Esplanade Reopens Friday, March 29, 2019

Maintenance and repair work to be completed on major downtown transportation corridor and gathering space

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Appointment of Adena Long as the new Director of PP&R

A message from Commissioner Nick Fish

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Portland International Raceway Announces Major Event Schedule for 2019

Grand Prix of Portland, 59th Rose Cup Races and much more

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