Work with Portland Parks & Recreation
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Visit portland.gov/parks/employment for information and to see all opportunities available within recreation, aquatics, environmental education, maintenance, and more.
How to sign up for activities, classes, and offerings
Register online, over the phone through the Customer Service Center (503-823-2525), or by calling or visiting a recreation or arts center.
- Summer programs are in progress and open for enrollment through September 29.
- Fall programs open for registration on the following dates:
- Tuesday, September 10 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place September 30 - November 3.
- Thursday, October 10 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place November 4 - January 5 including winter break camps.
- If cost is a barrier to participating, consider getting an Access Discount.
View and sign up for activities online
Access Discount Program- Reduced Pricing
Thanks to the Parks Local Option Levy, Portland residents can get a discount on program and activity fees. Use the discount for community center and pool admission, preschool and after-school programs, classes, camps, swim lessons, and more.
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.
Search for a class or activity
Once you have an account, follow this video's step-by-step instructions and captions to search for and sign up for activities.
Summer Programs and Offerings
Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR)
Offering camps and activities specially designed for children, teens, and adults who live with disabilities.
Arts classes and camps
Multnomah Arts Center offers camps, classes, and activities onsite and across the city through Art Pods through the Summer Free For All Free Lunch + Play program. Community Music Center will offer classes and activities at our location, plus outdoor classes at Kenilworth Park.
Community Centers
Portland Parks & Recreation community centers are open for camps, classes, and drop-in activities.
Fitness in the Park
PP&R features FREE outdoor fitness programs such as yoga, exercise, and Zumba classes.
5K Series Fun Runs
Portland Parks & Recreation's annual 5K Fun Run Series are family-friendly 5K races that take place monthly from May through September at parks throughout Portland.
Gateway Discovery Park
Gateway Discovery Park provides free, equitable, and safe programming in collaboration with the community. Gateway Discovery Park is host to Summer Free For All Free Lunch + Play lunch and activities, plus free community events throughout the summer.
Summer Free For All - Free Lunch + Play
Free nutritious meals for youth ages 1-18. Plus free, drop-in activities and special events including art and music activities, pop-up performances, book/reading events, sports, games, and more. No registration is required.
Summer Free For All - Events
Summer Free For All has over 40 free concerts, movies, and performances this summer throughout the city.
The East Portland Summer Arts Festival kicks off the summer with two days of fantastic performances at Ventura Park. The Washington Park Summer Festival is held at the Washington Park Amphitheater.
Interactive Fountains and Splash Pads
Interactive fountains are open during park hours starting in mid-May, remaining on through early autumn. Splash pads are open daily from June 15, 2024 through Labor Day weekend, between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm.
Ladybug Nature Walks
Guided family programs to connect Portlanders to the natural environment.
Lifelong Recreation
Virtual programs and outdoor activities for Portlanders ages 60 and up.
Nature Day Camps
Summer day camps for kids to hike and explore nature.
Summer Camps
Day camps, sports, and art camps for ages 5-12 at locations across the city.
Swimming pools and lessons
Portland Parks & Recreations owns and operates four indoor pools and seven outdoor pools.
Grant, Ida B. Wells, Montavilla, and Sellwood Outdoor Pools are open until Friday, August 23.
Creston and Peninsula Outdoor Pools are open until Friday, September 6.
PP&R is always looking for excellent staff to join our team!
If you or someone you know is interested in joining our staff, we offer lifeguard certification, swim instructor training, and water fitness instructor training classes year-round to prepare and train staff.
- Lifeguards provide safety at pools.
- Swim instructors teach individuals of all ages how to swim.
- Water fitness instructors teach well-rounded and balanced water fitness classes.
View staff training program information.
Program Changes Due to Weather
PP&R classes, activities, rentals, and sports events may be canceled due to weather. Check with your PP&R facility for the most current information, via phone at 503-823-2533, or online for updated information.