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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Creston Park playground renovations, ADA improvements are complete

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New playground, ADA features complete - made possible by 2014 Parks Bond, System Development Charges
A child on the new accessible swing at Creston Park's playground

All Outdoor Parks, Natural Areas, and Trails have Reopened

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Areas previously closed due to fire concerns have now reopened to the public.
Foley Balmer Natural Area Bridge

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry crews Respond to nearly 50 Tree Emergencies

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Work continues to reopen roads, clear debris after a major windstorm. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are essential responders in keeping Portland moving and safe.
Two Urban Forestry arborists feed wood from a downed tree into a wood chipper.

Final week for PP&R’s Free Lunch + Play: Free meals and grab 'n' go activities still available

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The majority of program sites wrap up on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Free Lunch + Play staff members wearing masks and ready to hand out free meals and grab 'n' go activity kits to youth.

What’s Next for Portland Parks & Recreation

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The future of Portland Parks & Recreation.
A photo of an empty swimming pool.

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Free Lunch + Play is underway citywide

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Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s annual Free Lunch + Play program began on Monday, June 22, 2020.
A photo of a Parks staff person handing out free lunches.

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Free Lunch + Play Begins Monday, June 22

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Expanded program is key in citywide efforts to provide crucial services.
A photo of the Free Lunch + Play bagged lunches.

Introducing Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park

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Major improvements complete at historic park.
A photo of the Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park playground

We are experiencing a time of unity, and Portland Parks & Recreation is here for our City

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A note from Portland Parks & Recreation Director, Adena Long.
Hundreds of people gather on the grass in Portland Parks & Recreation's Peninsula Park; most wearing face coverings and raising their fists.

PP&R will provide Free Lunch + Play programs in Summer 2020

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Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, Washington Park Summer Festival, Portland World Soccer Tournament are canceled this summer.

PP&R Urges Physical Distancing, other Health Directives to be Followed

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April 7, 2020 update - please help stop the spread of COVID-19

Mayor Wheeler Announces Plans to Keep Columbia Pool in North Portland Open Through June 2021

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Mayor Ted Wheeler announced he will include funding for Columbia Pool in his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Portland Parks & Recreation Urges Physical Distancing, other Health Directives to be Followed

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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.
Parks Playgrounds Closed Sign

Portland Parks & Recreation to close several parks to vehicle traffic March 26, 2020

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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.

Portland Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Closures and Postponements

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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.

POSTPONED - 2020 Portlanders STAND with Refugees & Immigrants

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A free evening of multicultural music and dancing; open to all

Portland Parks & Recreation’s commitment to sustainability continues

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Energy and water efficiencies implemented at nine park sites
A photo of Parks staff monitoring energy efficiency.

PP&R announces the new Glenhaven Park Community Garden

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Grand opening celebration on Saturday, February 29, 2020

PP&R opens new Bond-funded bridge on Springwater Corridor

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New bridge at SE 45th Avenue opens Wednesday, January 15, 2020

North Park Blocks Extension Funded: parking lot to transform into green space

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