How to sign up for activities, classes, and offerings
Summer activities take place from June 23 through September 28
Registration begins at 9:30am:
- Thursday, May 15 for June 23–July 27 activities
- Thursday, June 12 for July 28–August 24 activities
- Thursday, July 24 for September 2–September 28 activities
View and sign up for activities online
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Access Discount Program- Reduced Pricing
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) believes recreation is for everyone. We know that the price of programs and activities prevents some community members from being able to participate. Thanks to the Parks Local Option Levy (Parks Levy), Portland residents can sign up for an Access Discount and receive 25, 50, 75, or 90% based on financial need. The pass is valid for 12 months from the date of enrollment. No proof of income is required.
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.
Work with Portland Parks & Recreation
Visit portland.gov/parks/jobs for information and to see all opportunities available within recreation, aquatics, environmental education, maintenance, and more.
Summer 2025 Activity Guide
Summer Programs and Offerings
Adaptive Recreation
Offering camps and activities specially designed for children, teens, and adults 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 and with partner organizations.
Community Centers
Portland Parks & Recreation community centers are open for camps, classes, and drop-in activities.
Fitness in the Park
PP&R features 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 returns to 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 Open June 14, 2025 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. Outdoor pools will be open for the summer season Friday, June 20 through Friday, August 22, 2025. *
*Creston Outdoor Pool and Peninsula Park Outdoor pool will remain open through Friday, September 5, 2025.
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.