Work with Portland Parks & Recreation
Visit portland.gov/parks/employment for information and to see all opportunities available within recreation, aquatics, environmental education, maintenance, and more.
How to sign up for activities, classes, and offerings
Register online, over the phone through the Customer Service Center (503-823-2525), or by calling or visiting a recreation or arts center. If cost is a barrier to participating, consider signing up for an Access Discount (more information below).
- Winter programs are in progress and open for enrollment through March 16.
- Spring programs open for registration on the following dates:
- Thursday, March 6 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place March 31 - May 4.
- Thursday, April 10 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place May 5 - June 8.
Project Connect: Visit the Project Connect webpage to learn more about how PP&R provides different ways to bring the community and services together.
View and sign up for activities online
Access Discount Program- Reduced Pricing
Thanks to the Parks Local Option Levy, Portland residents can get a discount on program and activity fees. Use the discount for community center and pool admission, preschool and after-school programs, classes, camps, swim lessons, and more.
Create an account
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) uses an online registration system for all the amazing camps, classes, and programs available to you and your family. To register for PP&R activities, you'll first need to create an online account.
Search for a class or activity
Once you have an account, follow this video's step-by-step instructions and captions to search for and sign up for activities.
Spring 2025 Activity Guide
Click here for the complete Spring 2025 Activity Guide
Spring Programs and Offerings
Adaptive Recreation
Offering camps and activities specially designed for children, teens, and adults who live with disabilities.
Arts classes and camps
Multnomah Arts Center offers camps, classes, and activities onsite and across the city through Art Pods through the Summer Free For All Free Lunch + Play program. Community Music Center will offer classes and activities at our location, plus outdoor classes at Kenilworth Park.
Community Centers
Portland Parks & Recreation community centers are open for camps, classes, and drop-in activities.
Fitness in the Park
PP&R features FREE outdoor fitness programs such as yoga, exercise, and Zumba classes.
5K Series Fun Runs
Portland Parks & Recreation's annual 5K Fun Run Series are family-friendly 5K races that take place monthly from May through September at parks throughout Portland.
Gateway Discovery Park
Gateway Discovery Park provides free, equitable, and safe programming in collaboration with the community. Gateway Discovery Park is host to Summer Free For All Free Lunch + Play lunch and activities, plus free community events throughout the summer.
Interactive Fountains and Splash Pads
Interactive fountains are open during park hours starting in mid-May, remaining on through early autumn. Splash pads are open daily from June 15, 2024 through Labor Day weekend, between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm.
Swimming pools and lessons
Portland Parks & Recreations owns and operates four indoor pools and seven outdoor pools.
Grant, Ida B. Wells, Montavilla, and Sellwood Outdoor Pools are open until Friday, August 23.
Creston and Peninsula Outdoor Pools are open until Friday, September 6.
PP&R is always looking for excellent staff to join our team!
If you or someone you know is interested in joining our staff, we offer lifeguard certification, swim instructor training, and water fitness instructor training classes year-round to prepare and train staff.
- Lifeguards provide safety at pools.
- Swim instructors teach individuals of all ages how to swim.
- Water fitness instructors teach well-rounded and balanced water fitness classes.
View staff training program information.
Program Changes Due to Weather
PP&R classes, activities, rentals, and sports events may be canceled due to weather. Check with your PP&R facility for the most current information, via phone at 503-823-2533, or online for updated information.