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Eastbank Esplanade REOPENED
PP&R temporarily closed the floating portion of the Eastbank Esplanade due to extremely high Willamette River water levels.
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PP&R invites comments on Washington Park Master Plan
Make your mark on the future of Washington Park! Share your opinions on potential concepts to shape the park over the coming decades.
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PP&R presents Arbor Day 2017 on Saturday, April 22
Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry is proud to present Portland’s annual Arbor Day Festival on Saturday, April 22, 2017, from 10am-3pm at Mt. Scott Park in southeast Portland.
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PP&R presents a free community event - Portlanders Stand with Refugees & Immigrants
An evening of multicultural music and dancing, an opportunity to honor organizations and individuals who have welcomed new Portlanders, a chance to show support for the refugee and immigrant community.
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Los jardineros comunitarios multiculturales crean espacio de crecer comida para el programa “Produce for People”
El programa de los Huertos comunitarios de Portland dona más de 31,000 libras de comida a organizaciones locales de ayuda contra el hambre
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Multicultural Community Gardeners Create Produce for People Growing Space
Portland Community Gardens program donates over 31,000 pounds of food to local hunger relief agencies
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Parks Bond Project enhances accessibility at PP&R's International Rose Test Garden
100 years of roses! World-famous garden celebrates centennial in 2017, events planned
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Washington Park's free shuttle carried over 120,000 riders in 2016
Ridership increased 40% since start of shuttle service
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Pioneer Courthouse Square renovations begin January 30
Join us for a public celebration at 12pm on Monday, February 6, to kick off the largest Parks Replacement Bond project.
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Ramiro Villalvazo joins PP&R as Assets & Development Division Manager
Veteran public servant brings 35 years of experience to Portland.
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Book 2017 wedding reservations starting Tuesday, January 3
Book your wedding in a PP&R park for 2017 dates; in-person registrations get priority
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Commissioner Amanda Fritz, Director Mike Abbaté announce $2 Million in funding for Gateway Green
System Development Charges, Metro grant, and private donations via Friends of Gateway Green help new east Portland park become reality
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Portland Parks & Recreation offers Winter Break swimming
PP&R pools offer extra family swims and open play swims when school is out during winter break!
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PP&R Urban Forestry working hard to address storm cleanup citywide
PBOT and PP&R combined have received reports of around 260 distinct locations impacted by downed tree issues since the winter blast began last week.
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Most PP&R community centers and pools plan to open at 12pm on 12/16/16
Please visit portlandoregon.gov/parks/weather for updated closures and/or call your pool or community center before you leave your home.
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Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Director Mike Abbaté make two funding announcements for Leach Botanical Garden
Metro grant, System Development Charges to fund key projects, build on PDC’s previous investment and private donations
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Commissioner Fritz announces funding for PP&R's Errol Heights Park enhancement
System Development Charges from development revenue go towards realizing SE Portland park’s vision
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Gobble up the 13th Annual Turkey Swim Series through November 17
Enter for a free fowl this fall from Portland Parks & Recreation!
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PP&R Athletic Fields remain open for play to permitted activities only
Sustained rains and wet conditions across the city have left many PP&R athletic fields with standing water, mud, slippery turf, and other poor conditions that may impact athletes' safety.
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