Services, Guides, and Information
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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 Policies and Procedures
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Find important Portland Parks & Recreation policies and procedures.
Parks & Recreation Policy Documents
City of Portland Website
Policies of the City of Portland - Portland Parks & Recreation
Parks Board Affirmation of Equity Statement
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Portland Parks Board Affirmation of Equity Statement.
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
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Parks Replacement Bond funds are for urgent repairs and other capital costs, not park operations. The measure authorized up to $68 million in general obligation bonds to make repairs and improvements and prevent closures.
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 2017-2018 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.
Learn more about how to apply for permits and receive inspections from Environmental Services, Fire and Rescue, Transportation, Urban Forestry and Water.
Photo Policy
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Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) reserves the right, and may give permission to the media, to photograph classes, programs, and participants at any of our facilities and properties or any sponsored activity.
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.
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and its 120 friends and partner groups steward your public parks system. In addition to maintaining today’s parks, PP&R is responsible for working with City Council, our Portland Parks Foundation, and the community to build the parks system for the next generation.
Play Swim Schedule
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Pool capacities may be limited due to a nationwide lifeguard shortage. Thank you for your patience.
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!
Portland Arbor Day
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Portland has been celebrating Arbor Day since 1889 - bringing communities together to recognize the importance and value of trees. The trees of our city provide essential services - making a healthier and more equitable place to live for all Portlanders.
Portland Park Rangers
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PP&R's Park Rangers serve as goodwill ambassadors and provide a positive public safety presence in Portland parks and park facilities. Park Rangers can be a resource to help solve park problems and ensure the protection of our natural and cultural resources.
Answers to common questions Portlanders may have about our Park Rangers.
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