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Joint City Statement on Hate Crimes
Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.
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Columbia Indoor Pool must remain closed until further notice due to life-safety hazards for building occupants
The structure is nearing the end of its useful life, and PP&R must prioritize public safety while determining the next steps for Columbia Indoor Pool.
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Reopening community centers and pools – What to expect in 2021
After summer 2021, when public health guidance allows, PP&R will be excited to fully reopen community centers and pools to the public. For now, the bureau is excited to restore summer programming through the Parks Levy.
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Portland Parks & Recreation Releases Recommended Draft Plan for the South Park Blocks
The Recommended Draft emerges from three phases of robust public involvement that began over two years ago, including extensive community engagement and outreach, and is the first effort to create an integrated, holistic plan and design to guide decisions about the twelve South Park Blocks.
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Barbara Walker Crossing over Burnside, adjacent trails reopened
Barbara Walker Crossing and the adjacent portions of PP&R’s Wildwood Trail closed in January 2021 to address fallen trees that required removal, plus structural evaluation of the bridge and repairs. Barbara Walker Crossing and adjacent trails were reopened on April 30, 2021.
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Portland Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio directs investments in several Portland Parks & Recreation projects
Portland Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio directs investments in several Portland Parks & Recreation projects: announces planning for a new aquatic center, playground expansion, skatepark, and more.
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PP&R and Leach Botanical Garden announce the completion of extensive improvements
The East Portland gem fully reopens, moves further toward becoming a regional destination.
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Parks Commissioner Rubio directs Mill Park development to move forward
East Portland park to have a new playground, community garden, splash pad, and more.
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Portland City Council takes first step toward developing East Portland's Mill Park
Portland Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio and Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) are pleased to announce that work is beginning to fully develop East Portland's Mill Park.
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Portland Urban Forestry Program Earns Global Recognition
Portland's volunteers put in more hours (over 7000) than any other US city! Urban Forestry is not the only one that noticed your hard work. The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 44th Tree City USA Award, 24th Growth Award, and 2nd Tree Cities of the World Award.
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Traffic Advisory: West Burnside to close for Barbara Walker Crossing bridge repair April 9 - April 11, 2021
West Burnside to close April 9 - April 11, 2021, so PP&R can continue repairs to Barbara Walker Crossing over the busy thoroughfare.
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Portland Parks & Recreation begins construction on new, more inclusive Gabriel Park playground
The new, much larger play area will be more accessible to people of all abilities and will have play elements that are unique in the PP&R system.
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Portland Parks & Recreation advice for winter storm aftermath
PP&R staff continue working on more than 750 tree emergencies on public streets citywide. Here is an update and some helpful information for you.
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Portland Parks & Recreation will Restore 2021 Summer Programming
Portland Parks & Recreation announces plans for what we expect to offer in summer 2021. PP&R’s primary goal is to keep our community healthy and to protect the public from the spread of COVID-19. PP&R designed summer programming to meet public health guidance and to be flexible as conditions change.
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Portland Parks & Recreation is recruiting high school freshmen students for the EAGLE caddie program
Applications being accepted now until May 7; opportunities for summer employment; qualifying participants can apply for a full college scholarship
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Commissioner Amanda Fritz celebrates many Portland Parks & Recreation projects recently completed or planned for the near future
City Commissioner Amanda Fritz ends her tenure on Council and as the Commissioner-in-Charge of Parks by celebrating more than a dozen Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) park and trail projects citywide.
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Mae Lin Plummer Takes the Helm at Leach Botanical Garden as new Executive Director
Mae Lin Plummer will be the new Executive Director of the iconic Leach Botanical Garden (pictured), starting in January. Longtime former Executive Director David Porter is retiring, with the City's gratitude.
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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Gateway Green improvements are complete; park reopens
All of Gateway Green, the popular PP&R off-road cycling and hiking destination, has reopened. We've completed a project enhancing the unique regional destination at the confluence of I-84 and I-205. The best access point is from the I-205 bike path.
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Portland Voters Approve Parks Operating Levy
Portland Parks & Recreation will now be able to maintain neighborhood parks appropriately, improve access and safety, provide equitable recreation programs, and proactively care for its natural areas and urban forest.
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