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Year 2 of the Parks Levy Produces Continued Success and Enhanced Parks and Recreation Services for Portland

Bureau Delivers on Parks Levy Voter Commitments; Second Annual Report Released

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Commissioner Ryan Directs Nearly $60M in Development Fees to North Portland Aquatic Center

The highly anticipated swimming site is nearly fully funded.

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Iconic elk statue will return to downtown Portland

The City's beloved Thompson Elk has been fully restored and safely stored since it was damaged during protests in 2020.

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Mt Scott Community Center Closes Temporarily for Seismic Retrofit, Expansion

SE Portland Center Improves Safety, Service with Significant Upgrades

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Free Trees for all Portlanders; Register Now

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry Team is Hosting the 7th Annual Yard Tree Giveaway

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Community-led vision for Portland Parks & Recreation’s Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) moves forward

Artists selected for inaugural Grant and Residency program at IFCC, proposed to be a center for Black arts and culture; feasibility study planned

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Portland Parks & Recreation Begins Transformation of 25-Acre Parklane Park

Groundbreaking takes place soon to expand the park significantly; this long-awaited project will provide outer Southeast Portland with more, healthy recreation options.

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New Lighting Coming to Portland Parks

Final Phase of Light Pole Safety Project Begins

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PP&R Presents Arbor Day 2023 Saturday, October 14, at North Portland’s McCoy Park

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Urban Forestry department and City Commissioner Dan Ryan invite all Portlanders to join in the festivities for Portland Arbor Day 2023.

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Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Fire & Rescue Plan Next Prescribed Burn

Controlled Event at Whitaker Ponds Natural Area on Monday, September 25 (depending on weather)

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Construction Breaks Ground on Mill Park Playground, Splash Pad, Community Garden

The construction of Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) highly anticipated Mill Park project is now underway with expected completion in late 2024.

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Call for Proposals: Multnomah Arts Center Lease Opportunity

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) invites interest from licensed nonprofit or arts organizations to lease space at Multnomah Arts Center.

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City, Portland Public Schools Partner to Replace Grant Bowl

Facility Will Reopen for Athletics and other Permitted Events in Fall 2024

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Grant Bowl Closed to Permitted Practices and Games

The facility remains open for public use

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Heat is Coming, Cool off with Portland Parks & Recreation

City, Multnomah County have Resources to Help when it’s HOT

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Caring for Trees is Very Important During Hot Weather!

Essential Guidance from Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry Team

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Join us for the Return of the Washington Park Summer Festival

A variety of world-class performances, here at home - Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13 at the International Rose Test Garden Amphitheater

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Portland Parks & Recreation Presents the Peninsula Crossing Trail Stroll and Roll

Walk, run, stroll, or wheel the one-mile route, or continue on! Free for all ages on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

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Portland Parks & Recreation Releases First Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland Report

We have been on a journey to update Portland Parks & Recreation's mission, vision, values, and our equity and anti-racism commitment. This report is the result of two years of listening to and learning from the community.

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