Parks & Recreation

Bureau/Office
Vibrant Communities
Portland's parks, public places, natural areas, and recreational opportunities give life and beauty to our city. These essential assets connect people to place, self, and others. Portland's residents treasure and care for this legacy, building on the past to provide for future generations.
Portland Parks & Recreation

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Portsmouth Park Sign

Find a Park

Kids stand in SJCC basketball gym smiling with a staff member.

Class and Activity Registration Information

Two side-by-side images. Image on left shows a park ranger talking to a community member. Image on right shows two PP&R staffers doing landscaping at a park.

Report a Park Maintenance or Safety Issue

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Winter 2025 with Portland Parks & Recreation

Playground at East Portland Community Center in the snow.

Inclement Weather Information and Closures

Trail Closures and Delays

Trail Closures and Delays

A member of Portland Parks & Recreation's Delta Park Grounds Crew sit on a John Deer tractor

Work With Us

The late former Parks Commissioner Nick Fish celebrates with a team after the Portland World Soccer tournament championship, in a recent summer. Photo is courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR.

Parks Local Option Levy

Image shows three photos: a woman plays in a swimming pool with two young children, a camp counselor high fives two young girls, and a mother shows her child a leaf.

Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland

Children playing on a play structure in Gabriel Park

Equity and Inclusion

A photo of smiling Parks & Recreation staff at an all staff celebration.

About Portland Parks & Recreation

Request PP&R Translation or Interpretation

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Community Centers

Customer Service Center

Equity and Civil Rights

Contact

PP&R Customer Service Center

CustomerServiceCenter@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-2525Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
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Mailing address

Portland Parks & Recreation
1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 858
Portland, OR 97204

Related offices, programs, and projects

Portland Parks & Recreation Environmental Education

Environmental Education

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Community Gardens

Natural Area Stewardship

Natural Areas Volunteer Stewardship

Fanno Creek Natural Area

Nature

Arts & Culture

Arts and Culture (PP&R)

Youth participating in a summer outdoor recreation activity.

Recreation

A young basketball player dribbles the ball while a defender follows closely.

Sports

Two people stand together in front of young trees during Urban Forestry's Free Tree Giveaway in 2019.

Urban Forestry

News

PP&R Wedding Reservations For Dates in 2025!

In-person applications for weddings in PP&R parks have priority starting Monday, January 6, at 8 am

News article

Prepare Your Trees for Winter Weather

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry staff share tips and resources

News article

Commissioner Ryan Directs Nearly $60M in Development Fees to North Portland Aquatic Center

The highly anticipated swimming site is nearly fully funded.

News article

Mt Scott Community Center Closes Temporarily for Seismic Retrofit, Expansion

SE Portland Center Improves Safety, Service with Significant Upgrades

News article

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Events

Volunteer with the Holiday Express Train Ride Crew

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Community Event

Harrison Park Nature Patch Planting

Pitch in to help create a naturescape at Harrison Park.

11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Volunteer Event
Swallowtail Butterfly at the Lents Nature Patch

Tree Planting at Merrifield Park

Come plant trees with us at Merrifield park

9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event
two adults and a child mulch a tree

Forest Park Stewardship Event

Join PP&R for a volunteer restoration project in Forest Park.

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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