Winter 2025 with Portland Parks & Recreation

• General Registration: Register online, over the phone through the Customer Service Center
  (503-823-2525), or by calling or visiting a recreation or arts center. If cost is a barrier to participating, consider signing up for an Access Discount (more information above).
• Fall programs are in progress and open for enrollment through January 5.
• Winter programs open for registration on the following dates:
  • Thursday, December 12 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place January 6 - February 9 including combined winter term classes that continue through March 16.
  • Thursday, January 16 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place February 10 - March 16, including spring break camps which take place March 24-30.
• Project Connect: Visit the Project Connect webpage to learn more about how PP&R provides different ways to bring the community and services together. 
• If cost is a barrier to participating, consider getting an Access Pass.

View and sign up for activities online

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.

• How to search for a Portland Parks & Recreation activity and sign up online
• Cómo buscar una actividad de Portland Parks & Recreation e inscribirse en línea
• Как зарегистрироваться на занятия и мероприятия Управления парков Портленда

Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Click here for the complete Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Winter programs and offerings

Winter weather may impact activities and building hours. Visit portland.gov/parks/weather for up to date information on delays, cancellations, and weather-related building closures.

Adaptive Recreation (AR)
Offering activities specially designed for children, teens, and adults who live with disabilities.

Arts classes and Music classes
Multnomah Arts Center offers in-person arts activities, classes, and camps. 
Community Music Center offers in-person music activities and classes 

Community Centers
Portland Parks & Recreation community centers are open for classes, camps, and drop-in activities.  For questions or more information about PP&R community centers, please visit your local community center information page or contact the PP&R Customer Service Center at customerservicecenter@portlandoregon.gov. 

• Charles Jordan Community Center
• East Portland Community Center
• Matt Dishman Community Center
• Montavilla Community Center
• Peninsula Park Community Center
• Southwest Community Center
• St. Johns Community Center
• Woodstock Community Center
• Mt. Scott Community Center—Closed for extensive renovation.

Community Gardens
For information about our 58 Portland Community Gardens, including renewing garden plots, please visit our Community Gardens page.

Environmental Education
PP&R offers diverse environmental experiences in our city's parks and natural areas. Classes, guided walks, camps, volunteer opportunities, naturalist training for youth, trail/tree maintenance jobs (including work for young people), and special events focus on the stewardship and connection to nature.

Ladybug Nature Walks
Guided programs for preschools and their caregivers to connect Portlanders to the natural environment.

Lifelong Recreation (formerly known as Senior Recreation)
Virtual and in-person activities for Portlanders ages 60 and up. 

Portland Parks Preschool
Registration for the 2024-25 school year opens in February. 

Swimming
PP&R is experiencing staffing shortages at all levels. For more information, and to confirm schedules, call your local pool. 

• Swim Lessons: The number of classes that Portland Parks & Recreation is able to offer is limited. Lesson offerings vary by pool and not all levels are offered at all times. View and sign up for swim lessons online.
• Play Swim Schedules
• Lap Swim and Water Fitness Schedules

Portland Tennis Center
Indoor and outdoor courts are available for play, lessons, and tournaments.

TeenForce Pass and Programs
PP&R offers FREE access to scheduled drop-in and special registered activities at Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, and Mt. Scott community centers. Stop by any TeenForce site to pick up your required TeenForce pass today. 

Urban Forestry Programs
Urban Forestry hosts community events and workshops on a wide variety of tree topics. For more information, visit Get Involved with Urban Forestry. 

Virtual Programs
Free Stay and Play videos help Portlanders stay active and connected to PP&R throughout the summer. Videos are available at youtube.com/pdxparksandrec/videos. A limited number of registered, virtual classes will also be available.

Work with Portland Parks & Recreation

Thanks to Portland voters and the Parks Levy, PP&R is hiring for seasonal work and for year-round employment. Please visit portland.gov/parks/employment for information and to see all opportunities available within recreation, aquatics, environmental education, maintenance, and more. 

See employment opportunities