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Application for Research on Park Properties
City of Portland Website
Portland Parks & Recreation encourages the use of parkland as a research laboratory in areas such as urban ecology and recreation, especially where research results can help build our knowledge base related to our parks and/or their management.
Athletic Field Rental
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Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has over 200 athletic fields for seasonal, occasional, and tournament play. Fields are suitable for softball, baseball, soccer, football, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, and more. We also issue permits for select Portland Public Schools uses.
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) created this policy to support film and video production as well as still photography within PP&R parks.
Heritage Tree Permits
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All work on Heritage Trees requires a permit. The type of permit depends on the kind of work you propose.
Picnic Reservation
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Many of Portland's parks have picnic tables available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. However, if you wish to guarantee a picnic site, you will need to make a reservation in advance.
Public Events
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An event is considered a Public Event if it is advertised and/or open to any member of the general public.
Research on Park Property
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All research taking place on property owned or managed by Portland Parks & Recreation requires a permit. There are no fees, but the permit is required. Applications will be accepted at any time.
Reserve a parks facility
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Portland Parks & Recreation has many different venues available to rent for picnics, weddings, and more.
Site Development Permits
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Apply for a site development permit. You need a site development permit for clearing, grading, groundwork for new subdivisions, landslide repair, private streets and tree cutting. Learn more about site development permits, what you need for a completed application, get forms and apply online.
Tree Attachment Permits
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Apply for a permit to attach objects to Street Trees. There are several options for applying including; online, mail, and in person.
Wedding Reservations
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