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.
Rates and fees pay for the vital services Portlanders rely on every day, like water, sewers, streets, parks and garbage pickup. Rate and fee increases support operations, repair and replacement to keep our city safe and sustainable. Here's a summary for fiscal year 2025-26.
Park ranger Andres Lucas-Robles is in the field every day helping people have fun and stay safe in the 156 city parks managed by Portland Parks & Recreation.
Dog off-leash issues are a top concern for many community members all across the city. New policy changes will help keep our parks safe and clean for all park visitors.
