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Natural Areas
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Portland Parks & Recreation has developed a Natural Area Acquisition Strategy to guide completion of a connected system of natural areas in Portland.
Nature Day Camp | Junior Educators (ages 13-17)
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Teens ages 13 to 17 can apply to participate at camp - working side-by-side with staff and campers to gain experience in teaching, communication, and child development.
Nature Day Camp (ages 5–12)
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Nature Day Camps create ways for children to connect to nature through outdoor play and exploration. Camps take place every June, July, and August in various locations around the city. Nature-based camps offer ways for children to nurture their relationship to nature, peers, and trusted adults.
Nature Day Camp Paid Jobs (ages 16+)
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Spend your summer as a nature educator Nature Day Camp! We offer positions working with children in nature, mentoring teen volunteers, and leading small teams of paid staff. Positions are available for people with no experience, some experience, and a lot of experience.
Nature Patches
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Portland Parks & Recreation's Ecologically Sustainable Landscapes Initiative adds nature patches to park landscapes that provide natural experiences for people and habitat for wildlife. Nature patches are natural gardens that support native pollinators and offer opportunities for exploration.
Non-Park Use Permits
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Attention Non-Park Use Permit (NPUP) Applicants: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is working diligently to provide timely responses to the high volume of NPUP applications. PP&R will make every effort to respond to inquiries within five business days.
We thank you for your patience.
We thank you for your patience.
Off-road Cycling Plan Frequently Asked Questions
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This page is a resource for community members seeking answers to general questions about the City's Off-road Cycling Plan.
Opportunities for Local Food Vendors
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Summer Free For All seeks local food vendors from the Portland metropolitan area!
Park Rules
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You can help us protect our spectacular natural resources and help ensure everyone has a safe and rewarding experience while visiting Portland Parks by following all park rules. A full list of rules can be found in Portland City Code Title 20, Title 14, and Title 19, available at portland.gov/code
Park System by the Numbers
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Portland Parks & Recreation has demonstrated excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development, and agency recognition.
Parking Guide for Parks
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This guide will help you understand how parking works at city parks, including: parking rules, rates and hours, what to do if you get a citation, and frequently asked questions.
Parks & Recreation Policy Documents
City of Portland Website
Policies of the City of Portland - Portland Parks & Recreation
Parks Budget Process
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The City of Portland develops an annual budget. That means, every year, every bureau works with their Commissioner’s Office to develop a Requested Budget that is submitted to the City Budget Office and the Mayor.
Parks Levy Oversight Committee
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The Parks Levy Oversight Committee (PLOC) is composed of five members, selected from an open public applicant pool, appointed by the PP&R Director. The PLOC reviews program implementation, advises on transparency and communication strategies, and counsels on an independent audit process.
Parks Replacement Bond Stories
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Parks Replacement Bond Stories
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Parks Replacement Bond Stories
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Featured stories from the 2019-2020 Bond Annual Report
Parks Replacement Bond Stories
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Featured stories from the 2016-2017 Bond Annual Report
Parks Replacement Bond Stories
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Featured stories from the 2018-2019 Bond Annual Report
Parks System Development Charges (SDC)
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System Development Charges (SDC) are one-time fees assessed on new development. SDC's help ensure that Portland's quality of life keeps pace with our growing and changing city by providing additional parks and recreation facilities needed to accommodate growth.
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.
Play Swim Schedule
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Outdoor pools are closed for the season.
Pop-up Arboreta
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An arboretum (plural arboreta) is a collection of trees, often with a theme or pattern. Every one of Portland’s parks has its own unique assortment of trees, each with a story to tell. With more than 300 different kinds of trees in Parks, no two Pop-Ups are the same!
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