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New Aquatic Center To Be Built at Northgate Park in North Portland

Extensive Community Engagement Continues

June 22, 2023 2:32 pm News article

PP&R Welcomes Everyone to Summer Free For All Kickoff Celebration

Summer in Portland returns Thursday, June 29, 2023, at  K ͪunamokwst Park!

June 8, 2023 8:57 am News article

Summer Free For All Returns for 2023!

Full slate of FREE movies, concerts, Free Lunch + Play, and more; second annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival set for Ventura Park

May 30, 2023 10:48 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation facing staffing issues, continues to recruit for full-time, part-time, and seasonal work

Portland's parks bureau opens recruitment for full-time and part-time jobs across the PP&R system with immediate openings, as well as many positions available for summer 2023.

February 15, 2023 10:05 am News article

PP&R is recruiting high school freshmen students for EAGLE Caddie Program

Now through Friday, April 28, 2023. Opportunities for summer employment; qualifying participants can apply for a full college scholarship to the University of Oregon.

February 13, 2023 11:24 am News article

Wilson Outdoor Pool to be renamed Ida B. Wells-Barnett Outdoor Pool

PP&R's popular recreational facility now bears the name of noted civil rights activist Ida B. Wells-Barnett.

December 20, 2022 10:58 am News article

Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio allocates additional $5 million to future North Portland Aquatic Center

Key project moves forward for site selection, programming, and design

October 20, 2022 12:08 pm News article

PP&R teams up with Portland Trail Blazers and Nike to revitalize basketball courts:

McCoy Park's court gets a refresh!

August 31, 2022 11:01 am News article

Levy-funded Access Pass to reduce cost as a barrier for PP&R programs

Parks Local Option Levy provides financial assistance to recreation and Environmental Education programs regardless of income level.

August 17, 2022 11:38 am News article

PP&R to award community grants: City increases collaboration with community organizations through Parks Levy funding

The grants will expand PP&R’s capacity to reach underserved communities and center equity, particularly working to better serve: Black People, Indigenous People, People of Color, Immigrants and Refugees, families earning low incomes, LGBTQIA+ people, and individuals living with disabilities

July 1, 2022 1:05 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation outdoor pools to open amid aquatics staff shortage

The seven outdoor pools open June 22, 2022, for summer; joining four indoor, year-round facilities. PP&R seeks lifeguards and swim instructors!

June 10, 2022 8:34 am News article

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.

Updated June 2, 2021 12:35 pm News article

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.

Updated February 18, 2021 9:22 am News article

Free Lunch + Play staff members wearing masks and ready to hand out free meals and grab 'n' go activity kits to youth.

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