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Rep. Mitch Greenlick, Portland Parks & Recreation, announce state funding for new entrance, nature center for Forest Park

Updated December 13, 2016 12:09 pm News article

Gobble up the 13th Annual Turkey Swim Series through November 17

Enter for a free fowl this fall from Portland Parks & Recreation!

Updated November 18, 2016 11:50 am News article

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.

Updated October 31, 2016 1:58 pm News article

Vincent Johnson named Assistant Director of PP&R Golf Program

Portlander and Golf Professional to help oversee six top public courses

Updated October 31, 2016 12:14 pm News article

UPDATED: PP&R grass athletic fields remain open for play with one exception

The citywide closure did not impact synthetic turf fields, which are designed for all-weather play.

Updated October 27, 2016 3:28 pm News article

PP&R and volunteers finish survey and mapping of 220,000 Portland street trees

One of largest inventories of city trees in the U.S. will help guide Portland’s urban forestry management.

Updated October 27, 2016 10:10 am News article

Join PP&R and partners for Festival Latino 2016

Join Portland Parks & Recreation at Glenhaven Park for food cart vendors, games, live music and a movie in the park!

Updated October 27, 2016 10:06 am News article

Renovations complete on second Parks Replacement Bond project - Matt Dishman pool and spa

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Matt Dishman Pool Reopening Celebration on October 21

Updated October 24, 2016 2:03 pm News article

PP&R designates $3 million towards Thomas Cully Park

Newest city park to serve more than 400 families without current access to parks; to be built by a unique public/private partnership

Updated October 17, 2016 10:22 am News article

PP&R presents No Ivy Day 2016 on 10/29 - Sign up now to volunteer!

Community volunteer efforts citywide to remove invasive species on Saturday, October 29, 2016

Updated October 17, 2016 10:18 am News article

Salmon are back in the city! Third Annual Salmon Celebration at Westmoreland Park

Held in conjunction with Sunday Parkways

Updated October 3, 2016 10:28 am News article

Parke Diem: Largest citywide volunteer event for Portland's parks

1,000 volunteers, nearly $12,000 in micro-grants, 58 park projects to be completed

Updated September 12, 2016 11:23 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation completes preliminary review of Multnomah Arts Center lead in water testing history

Bureau to continue to review materials, documentation, and chronology

Updated September 12, 2016 10:16 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation, Verde, Secure Major Federal Grant for Thomas Cully Park

Updated September 8, 2016 12:29 pm News article

Kelley Point Park closed until further notice

Portland Parks & Recreation installing additional and larger “No Swimming” signs

Updated September 7, 2016 10:03 am News article

Kelley Point Park reopens Thursday, September 1, 2016

Kelley Point Park - visitors urged to stay out of the water for safety

Updated September 6, 2016 5:55 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation joins partners to combat eating disorders

National Eating Disorders Association walk on Sept 17, 2016

Updated September 6, 2016 9:42 am News article

Food carts, music, cultural activites enhance Ankeny Square

Activities in place now; community celebration set for Thursday, September 15

Updated August 25, 2016 10:39 am News article

Soo Pak joins PP&R as Arts, Culture, and Special Events Manager

Updated August 25, 2016 10:36 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation is YOUR Destination During Hot Weather!

Pools, Splash Pads, Hot Weather Tips

Updated August 23, 2016 1:41 pm News article