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Most City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth

The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.

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View and register for Portland Parks & Recreation classes and activities through our online system.
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) believes recreation is for everyone. We know that the price of programs and activities prevents some community members from being able to participate.

Adaptive Recreation

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Offering community-based recreation activities designed for teens and adults who have a disability.
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is always looking for motivated and responsible individuals to join our aquatics staff. We offer lifeguard certification, swim instructor training, and water fitness instructor training classes year-round.
Create an account, search through the Portland Parks & Recreation list of classes, and register for activities from the online registration system.

Community Centers

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Locations are listed on the right-side menu on a computer or at the bottom of the page on a mobile device.
Before you visit Portland Parks & Recreation pools please review our list of approved swimwear.
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is thrilled to provide programming with resources from the Parks Local Option Levy (Parks Levy)!

Fitness in the Park

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Portland Parks & Recreation's Fitness in the Park helps Portlanders stay active and achieve their fitness goals while connecting to community and nature in our parks. People at every fitness level, age 14 and up, are welcome.
Portland Parks & Recreation posts information on closures, delays, and cancellations affecting our sites and programs during inclement weather.
Interactive park fountains are now ON. Splash pads in parks will be reactivated for summer no later than June 14, 2025, on through Labor Day. See the status for individual fountains and splash pads below.

Lifelong Recreation

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Lifelong Recreation (formerly Senior Recreation) is dedicated to ensuring access to recreational, educational, and wellness opportunities for adults age 60+.

Pickleball

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This page contains information about pickleball, including which parks have pickleball courts, how many courts are available at each park, how to sign up for registered pickleball activities with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), and general rules and etiquette.
Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to providing a play-based, child-centered, and inclusive educational preschool program for ages 3–5 years old. Play is an important avenue for learning. It is our goal to honor where each child is in their development.

PP&R Program Survey

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Fill out this survey for a chance to win a free class or a 20-visit pass to our community centers and pools.

Project Connect

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Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) believes recreation is for everyone. Project Connect offers different ways to bring the community and services together.
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is thrilled to provide programming with resources from the Parks Local Option Levy (Parks Levy)!
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is thrilled to provide programming with resources from the Parks Local Option Levy (Parks Levy)

Summer Camps

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Our camp program provides healthy, active, engaging, safe, and fun activities for kids from preschool through elementary school.
At Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools the school community works with partners in the broader community to educate and support kids creating a collective impact.

Swimming

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Portland Parks & Recreation owns and operates four indoor pools and seven outdoor pools. Outdoor pools open June 20.

Tennis

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Portland Parks & Recreation's (PP&R) Tennis program offers year-round opportunities to play, learn, and compete.
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is thrilled to provide programming with resources from the Parks Local Option Levy (Parks Levy)!

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