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Access Pass - Reduced Pricing

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. Thanks to the Parks Local Option Levy (Parks Levy) we can offer new payment options for people who live within the City of Portland. City of Portland residents can register for a free Access Pass to receive an ongoing discount of 25, 50, 75, or 90% based on financial need. The pass is valid for 12 months from the date of enrollment. No proof of income is required.

Learn more about the Access Pass

How to sign up for activities, classes, and offerings

Spring registration is now open. Summer registration begins Wednesday, May 17. While some registrations can be done in-person or by phone, the fastest option is to sign up online.

PP&R is experiencing staffing shortages at all levels, including customer service and registration support – vacancies and illness. As such, the bureau is encouraging online registration in place of calling or signing up in person. The bureau recognizes that this is not an ideal option for everyone and is reassigning some personnel to assist with phone and in-person summer registration efforts.

To accommodate more people during the staffing and capacity challenges facing Portland Parks & Recreation, we are opening summer registration for four weeks at a time per the below schedule.

General Registration: Register online, over the phone through the Customer Service Center (503-823-2525), or by calling or visiting a recreation or arts center.

Spring activities take place from April 3 through June 25

Summer activities take place from June 26 through August 27

May 17 — Register beginning at 12:30pm for summer activities including camps and swim lessons that start on or after June 26.
June 21 — Register beginning at 12:30pm for summer activities including camps and swim lessons that start on or after July 31.

Early Registration: As part of our Parks Levy commitment, we are working to improve access for underserved communities, which include but are not limited to people of color, seniors, teens, households experiencing poverty, immigrants and refugees, and people living with disabilities. PP&R provides information to local community organizations who share early registration opportunities with their community members. 50% of activity space is available during this period.

Interested organizations can email parks.recreation@portlandoregon.gov to register as partners or to learn more.

Partner organizations and their community members can inquire about early registration through the Customer Service Center (503-823-2525) or by calling or visiting a recreation or arts center.

Current Activities

Portland Parks & Recreation community centers and pools are open for drop-in activities including swimming and fitness. Additional activities, including TeenForce drop-in, are available. All programming, participant capacity limits, and locations are subject to change based on the most current public health guidance.

See PP&R Swimming Pool Information and Schedules

View the Summer 2023 Activity Guide

PP&R also offers a variety of activities for you to sign up to participate in. Activities, including swim lessons, sports, art classes, music lessons, school break camps, Adaptive & Inclusive recreation, and Lifelong Recreation, will open for enrollment on the following dates (in-person and virtual options available):

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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.

Need help creating an account? Watch this video for step-by-step instructions.