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PP&R's 2019 Portland World Soccer Tournament features record number of teams
A celebration of those new to Portland and to the United States
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Hot weather is on the way – stay cool with Portland Parks & Recreation
Hot weather is on the way – stay cool with Portland Parks & Recreation
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Keep cool with PP&R interactive fountains and splash pads
Outdoor swim pools open Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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Outdoor pools open for summer on Tuesday, June 18, 2019
ALL indoor and outdoor pools to be CLOSED for staff training on Monday, June 17
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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free For All Returns with Movies, Concerts, Free Lunch + Play, and more
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s extremely popular Summer Free For All (SFFA) series returns for 2019 with amazing events all summer long.
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PP&R joins in celebrating National Water Safety Month in May
Stay safe and have fun!
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Glenhaven Park is getting a NEW playground - construction starts May 13
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Eastbank Esplanade Reopens Friday, March 29, 2019
Maintenance and repair work to be completed on major downtown transportation corridor and gathering space
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Appointment of Adena Long as the new Director of PP&R
A message from Commissioner Nick Fish
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Portland International Raceway Announces Major Event Schedule for 2019
Grand Prix of Portland, 59th Rose Cup Races and much more
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Barbara Walker Footbridge Over Burnside Nears Construction Phase
January 23, 2019 public information session on the Barbara Walker Footbridge over West Burnside
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PP&R Recruiting Ninth Grade Students for Golf EAGLE Caddie Program
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Eastbank Esplanade Improvements: Temporary Closure Ahead
Maintenance and repair work begin February 1 – use Better Naito for detour
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Portland Parks Foundation welcomes new Executive Director Randy Gragg
Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) welcomes Randy Gragg as the new Executive Director. Gragg succeeds Jeff Anderson who recently retired from the role.
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Final Yard Tree Giveaway event is Saturday, 11/3/18
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Portland Parks & Recreation remains Salmon-Safe for 15th straight year
Lauded city parks system receives acclaimed environmental recognition
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PP&R presents Native American Marketplace & Family Day
Held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Mt. Scott Community Center
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Portland Parks & Recreation, partners, to dedicate Hazeltine Park nature patch
Park transformed by native plantings and natural elements
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