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 (PP&R) announces that the bureau’s volunteer naming committee has chosen ‘Scht Wiwnu (pronounced Ish-chit Way-el-noo) as the new name for the Southwest Portland park formerly known as Custer Park.
PP&R is opening new doors for local entrepreneurs to bring their food, crafts, and services directly to the people—right in Portland’s beloved city parks!
Get out, get moving, and get social by participating in PP&R’s Recreation Bingo challenge! Complete five squares across, up and down, or diagonal to get a prize. Fill your whole card by participating in all 24 activities and become a Bingo All Star.
Join the Parks Levy Oversight Committee and advise Portland Parks & Recreation on adherence to Parks Levy language, fiscal accountability, transparency, and more. Application is open until Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:59pm.
