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Vibrant Communities Performance Indicators

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Portland is strongest – socially, culturally, economically – when everyone has access to parks and recreation, arts, and support programs for children and families. Our mission is to make that vision a reality. This page contains information about how we’re measuring our work.

Interactive Dashboard

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Want to see how we're creating vibrant communities in Portland? Our interactive dashboard tracks select key measures like park access, arts funding, and programs for children and families. Explore the data to see our progress and how we're investing in a thriving city for all.

Download a printable and static version of the Vibrant Communities performance dashboard.1.87 MB

Vibrant Communities Performance Dashboard Measures*

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*This data set only captures performance measures selected for the Vibrant Communities Performance Dashboard. Each bureau tracks additional individual measures beyond what is included here.

Fiscal Year 2023-24

Vibrant Communities Combined Measures

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The Vibrant Communities service area includes the Office of Arts & Culture, Portland Children's Levy, and Portland Parks & Recreation. The following measures include data from multiple bureaus and offices within the service area. 

3,693,717

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total annual attendance

63,521

children served annually

597

number of grantee organizations/partners

$43,380,955

annual financial support to partners

2,593,661

meals provided annually

Staff DemographicsFY 2023-24 Value
Percentage of Vibrant Communities employees who are... 
American Indian or Alaska Native2.09%
Asian or Asian American9.69%
Black or African American11.32%
Hispanic or Latino12.27%
Middle Eastern or North African0.46%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander1.20%
Multiracial/multiethnic1.66%
White or European American72.23%
Preferred not to answer1.31%

Fiscal Year 2023-24

Arts & Culture

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205

total number of arts organizations funded by year

317

total number of individual artists funded by year

Fiscal Year 2023-24

Portland Children's Levy

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12,099

number of children served in Hunger Relief programs

Fiscal Year 2023-24

Portland Parks & Recreation

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10,393

number of unique individuals taking swim lessons

$4,167,239

total amount of financial assistance provided

86%

percentage of population living within 1/2 mile of a park or natural area

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$590.93 million

maintenance backlog

793.22

number of acres of invasive species treated annually

16,236

annual hours on park restroom cleaning and care

3,815

total number of trees planted

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