News
Portland Parks & Recreation’s commitment to sustainability continues
Energy and water efficiencies implemented at nine park sites
Updated News article
PP&R announces the new Glenhaven Park Community Garden
Grand opening celebration on Saturday, February 29, 2020
Updated News article
PP&R opens new Bond-funded bridge on Springwater Corridor
New bridge at SE 45th Avenue opens Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Updated News article
North Park Blocks Extension Funded: parking lot to transform into green space
Updated News article
PP&R recruiting High School Freshman Students for EAGLE Caddie Program
Opportunities for Summer Employment and a full College Scholarship
Updated News article
Commissioner Nick Fish passes away
Our thoughts and condolences are with Commissioner Fish's family and friends.
Updated News article
Portland Parks Board statement on Commissioner Fish's passing
Updated News article
PP&R's Native American Family Day & Marketplace returns Saturday, November 23
Annual celebration of Native culture includes food, arts, crafts
Updated News article
Major Bank of America Grant Enhances PP&R’s Mobile Lunch + Play Program
Crucial Summer Free For All program provides free lunches, games, and activities to kids citywide
Updated News article
Glenhaven Park playground set to reopen; public celebration set
Updated News article
PP&R Urban Forestry Celebrates Arbor Day 2019 and the Fall planting season
FREE yard tree giveaways and other family-friendly events
Updated News article
New Bond-funded bridges complete in Southwest Portland parks
Updated News article
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
Updated News article
Extensive improvements begin at Leach Botanical Garden
Completion expected in summer 2020; project creates a new regional destination in East Portland
Updated News article
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.
Updated News article
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
Updated News article
FREE Washington Park Shuttle Starts Daily Service on Saturday, May 23
Updated News article
Peninsula Pool reopens for summer on July 8, 2019
Updated News article
See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback.