What are Play Streets?
Play Streets transform neighborhood streets into recurring pop-up community hubs for intergenerational socializing, play, and physical activity. They are a great way to create a fun, active space, especially when recreational areas are scarce. Play Streets are free and open to everyone.
Upcoming PBOT-hosted Play Streets demonstrations
To see a Play Street in action, join the Portland in the Streets team at
- Shaver Play Street, located at NE 134th Ave between NE Prescott Dr and NE Shaver St
- June 9th, 2023, 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
There will be snacks, games, and a bounce house! We can't wait to see you there.
Program updates
More information and support for organizations interested in hosting Play Streets will be available soon. In the meantime, you can host Play Streets through other Portland in the Streets permitting programs:
- Interested in hosting a recurring Play Street on your residential street? Please email PBOTPlayStreet@portlandoregon.gov for assistance applying for a recurring Healthy Blocks permit.
- Interested in hosting a Play Streets demonstration at your Community Event? Please email PBOTPlayStreet@portlandoregon.gov.
Coming soon: An opportunity for community organizations to apply for funding and additional PBOT support for hosting Play Streets in areas that have disproportionately impacted by Covid-19. Please email PBOTPlayStreet@portlandoregon.gov to receive email updates as this program develops.
To keep up to date on program changes, or to learn about other Portland in the Streets programs: