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Wedding Reservations for the Portland Parks & Recreation System Open January 8 for 2024 Dates
In-person Applications Get Priority Starting Monday, January 8, at 8am
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Commissioner Ryan Directs Development Funds for New Skatepark in Old Town
Project Expected to Boost Downtown Recreation and Strengthen Local Economy
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Commissioner Dan Ryan Directs Improvements at University Park
Improvements yet to be determined; funded by development fees, not tax dollars
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PP&R, Portland Fire & Rescue Seek Sustainable Funding
Bureaus Undertaking Polling; Seeking to Address Infrastructure Needs and to Enhance Community Services
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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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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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