Services, guides, and information

Portland Parks & Recreation 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.

Portland Parks & Recreation maintains a variety of sports fields - soccer, football, baseball, and softball - throughout the city. PP&R also issues permits for Portland Public School District fields.

COVID-19 Update: All Portland Parks & Recreation Community Centers are temporarily closed and all indoor recreation activities are canceled until further notice.

Parks & Recreation's Fitness in the Park helps community members achieve their fitness goals while adhering to physical distancing recommendations and connecting to nature in our parks. All fitness levels are welcome.

Portland Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Update: All indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, including community centers and pools, are temporarily closed.

Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to providing a play-based, child-centered 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.

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

All Portland Parks & Recreation community centers and pools are temporarily closed in response to COVID-19. All on-site recreation activities are canceled until further notice.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is responsible for providing all Portlanders with recreational opportunities that are safe and reliable. Safety is our top priority.

Portland Parks & Recreation's Tennis program offers year-round opportunities to learn, play, and compete.