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Use the links listed below to view sports activities within a city region. Within each section, click the arrow next to the participant age group you want to view.
View all sports classes with available space
Citywide Sports: PP&R also offers sports programs that take place outside of our recreation centers.
East and Southeast Portland
This city region includes East Portland Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, and Woodstock Community Center.
Drop-in Sports Activity Calendars:
Preschool (ages 3–5 years)
| Class | Ages | Description | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tae Kwon Do | 4–6 | Enjoy this non-contact, non-competitive form of self-defense that increases physical strength, builds self-esteem, concentration, and discipline. | Montavilla Community Center | Check availability |
Youth (ages 6–14 years)
| Class | Ages | Description | Location(s) | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capoeira | 6–10 | An Afro-Brazilian acrobatic martial art practice that increases coordination, strength, flexibility, and awareness through movement and rhythm. | Woodstock Community Center | Check availability |
| Tae Kwon Do | 5–7 | Learn kicks, punches, and blocks, emphasizing respect, self-discipline, coordination, strength, and flexibility through non-contact drills and sparring. | East Portland Community Center | Check availability |
Intergenerational (ages 6 and older)
Adults, children, and families are welcome.
| Class | Description | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tae Kwon Do | A Korean martial art emphasizing self-defense, flexibility, strength, cooperation, and a non-competitive, non-violent approach. | East Portland, Montavilla, and Woodstock Community Center | Check availability |
North and Northeast Portland
This city region includes Charles Jordan Community Center, Matt Dishman Community Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, Portland Tennis Center, and St. Johns Community Center. Montavilla Community Center, on 82nd and Glisan, is included in East and Southeast Portland.
Drop-in Activity Calendars:
- Charles Jordan Community Center
- Matt Dishman Community Center
- Peninsula Park Community Center
- Portland Tennis Center - not all activities on this calendar are drop-in
- St. Johns Community Center
Child with Adult (ages 18 months–3 years)
An adult must participate with the child.
Develop skills together that promote coordination, balance, and agility. Active games provide a playful introduction to sports.
| Class | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | Peninsula Park Community Center | Check availability |
| Gymnastics - Tumbling | Peninsula Park Community Center | Check availability |
| Soccer | Peninsula Park Community Center | Check availability |
Preschool (ages 3–6 years)
| Class | Ages | Description | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | 3–6 | Gain basic moves of the game while building motor skills and hand-eye coordination. | Matt Dishman Community Center | Check availability |
| Gymnastics | 3–5 | Get ready for tumbling, gymnastics, and acrobatics with music and mats! | Peninsula Park Community Center | Check availability |
| Soccer | 3–6 | Discover the fundamentals of ball handling while focusing on techniques, sportsmanship, and fair play. | Charles Jordan Community Center | Check availability |
| Sports Mix | 4–5 | Play fun games and different sports using kid-sized equipment. | Peninsula Park Community Center | Check availability |
| Tennis | 4–5 | This class focuses on introducing the game of tennis and the basics of form. This class uses red foam balls, which are softer and bounce more slowly to make learning easier for small children. | Portland Tennis Center | Check availability |
Youth (ages 6–14 years)
| Class | Ages | Description | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | 5–13 | Get ready for league play! Sharpen your game with conditioning and scrimmages to develop strength, coordination, and teamwork. | Matt Dishman Community Center | Check availability |
| Tennis | 6–7 | This class focuses on introducing the game of tennis and the basics of form. This class uses red foam balls, which are softer and bounce more slowly to make learning easier for small children. | Portland Tennis Center | Check availability |
Teen (ages 11–17)
| Class | Age | Description | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis - Teen | 11–18 years | Beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, and advanced intermediate level classes and drills for teen players looking to advance their skills. | Portland Tennis Center | Check availability |
Adult (ages 18 and older)
| Class | Description | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis | Beginner, advanced beginner, clinics and play opportunities for adults of all skill levels | Portland Tennis Center | Check availability |
Senior (ages 55 and older)
| Class | Ages | Description | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis | 55 and older | Tennis mixers for players aged 55 and older. | Portland Tennis Center | Check availability |
Intergenerational (ages 7 and older)
Adults, children, and families are welcome.
| Class | Description | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tae Kwon Do | A Korean martial art emphasizing self-defense, flexibility, strength, cooperation, and a non-competitive, non-violent approach. | Charles Jordan and St. Johns Community Center | Check availability |
| Tennis | Ball machine drills and private lessons are available. | Portland Tennis Center | Check availability |
Southwest Portland
This city region includes Southwest Community Center.
Drop-in Activity Calendar:
Youth (ages 5–14 years)
| Class Name | Ages | Description | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tae Kwon Do | 5–7 | Learn kicks, punches, and blocks, emphasizing respect, self-discipline, coordination, strength, and flexibility through non-contact drills and sparring. | Southwest Community Center | Check availability |
Adult (ages 18 and older)
| Class Name | Ages | Description | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball | 18 and older | Fun, social, and friendly. The rules are simple, and the game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. | Southwest Community Center | Check availability |
Intergenerational (ages 7 and older)
Adults, children, and families are welcome.
| Class Name | Ages | Description | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tae Kwon Do | 7 and older | A Korean martial art emphasizing self-defense, flexibility, strength, cooperation, and a non-competitive, non-violent approach. | Southwest Community Center | Check availability |