Services, Guides, and Information
167 services and resources found
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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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!
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.
Portland Park Rules (Title 20) Update Project
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Portland Parks & Recreation is responsible for stewarding nearly 12,000 acres of property at over 280 developed parks. Keeping these spaces safe and enjoyable for visitors is key concern. This project will update park rules and Park Ranger authority to match community needs and expectations.
Portland Parks & Recreation Board
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The Portland Parks & Recreation Board, established in 2001, serves to ensure that the vision and recommendations of the Parks 2020 Vision are at the forefront of discussions about park and recreation issues, and trends over time and in all areas of the city.
Portland Parks & Recreation Friends Groups
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Learn more about Portland Parks & Recreation Friends Groups.
Portland Parks Preschool
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Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to providing a play-based, child-centered, and inclusive 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.
Portland Parks Prescribed Fire Program
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Portland Parks & Recreation is partnering with the Portland Fire Bureau on a prescribed fire program that will help reduce the risk of fire, reduce the harmful effects from insects and pathogens, and improve the overall health of our park lands.
PP&R Drinking Water Testing
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Portland Parks & Recreation is testing water fixtures throughout the parks and recreation system for lead to make sure they meet all state and federal standards. This page contains background, results, and resources related to the bureau's testing efforts.
PP&R Equity HUB
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The Equity HUB (Helping Understand Best Practices) is a resource to empower and support robust engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
PP&R Graphic Service Request Form
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(PP&R employees only) The information you provide on this form will be used to determine the creative approach, timeline, and costs for your print or digital graphic request. All text must be reviewed and finalized before design starts and reviewed and approved by stakeholders prior to submission.
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.
Purchase a Portland Parks & Recreation gift certificate any way you wish!
This page contains information about the summer and fall 2023 community events planned to recognize the 75th anniversary of Forest Park's dedication in Portland's park and recreation system.
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