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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

Updated June 10, 2019 2:38 pm News article

Keep cool with PP&R interactive fountains and splash pads

Outdoor swim pools open Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Updated June 5, 2019 10:09 am News article

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

Updated June 3, 2019 4:21 pm News article

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.

Updated June 3, 2019 11:05 am News article

PP&R joins in celebrating National Water Safety Month in May

Stay safe and have fun!

Updated May 9, 2019 3:53 pm News article

Glenhaven Park is getting a NEW playground - construction starts May 13

Updated May 9, 2019 3:53 pm News article

Eastbank Esplanade Reopens Friday, March 29, 2019

Maintenance and repair work to be completed on major downtown transportation corridor and gathering space

Updated April 5, 2019 11:54 am News article

Appointment of Adena Long as the new Director of PP&R

A message from Commissioner Nick Fish

Updated March 25, 2019 12:25 pm News article

Portland International Raceway Announces Major Event Schedule for 2019

Grand Prix of Portland, 59th Rose Cup Races and much more

Updated February 5, 2019 5:42 pm News article

Charles Jordan, Former City Commissioner, Portland Parks & Recreation Director, Passes Away at 77

Updated February 4, 2019 10:03 am News article

Barbara Walker Footbridge Over Burnside Nears Construction Phase

January 23, 2019 public information session on the Barbara Walker Footbridge over West Burnside

Updated January 29, 2019 5:28 pm News article

PP&R Recruiting Ninth Grade Students for Golf EAGLE Caddie Program

Updated January 28, 2019 2:58 pm News article

Eastbank Esplanade Improvements: Temporary Closure Ahead

Maintenance and repair work begin February 1 – use Better Naito for detour

Updated January 16, 2019 10:21 am News article

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.

Updated December 20, 2018 9:08 am News article

Final Yard Tree Giveaway event is Saturday, 11/3/18

Updated December 5, 2018 4:02 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation remains Salmon-Safe for 15th straight year

Lauded city parks system receives acclaimed environmental recognition

Updated December 5, 2018 4:02 pm News article

PP&R presents Native American Marketplace & Family Day

Held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Mt. Scott Community Center

Updated December 5, 2018 4:01 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation, partners, to dedicate Hazeltine Park nature patch

Park transformed by native plantings and natural elements

Updated December 5, 2018 4:01 pm News article

Splash pads, Interactive Fountains, Swimming Pools, and Poet’s Beach can help you cool off!

Updated December 5, 2018 4:01 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation, Friends of Couch Playground and Harper’s Playground announce inclusive play area at Couch Park

Updated December 3, 2018 12:10 pm News article