Lazuli Bunting at Powell Butte Nature Park by Steve Berliner
Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) welcomes Randy Gragg as the new Executive Director. Gragg succeeds Jeff Anderson who recently retired from the role.
Park transformed by native plantings and natural elements
Held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Mt. Scott Community Center
Lauded city parks system receives acclaimed environmental recognition
Community volunteer efforts citywide to remove invasive species
Courts in up to 30 Portland Parks & Recreation sites are getting a makeover and upgrades, as a result of a more than $1 million donation from the two organizations
Rose City native takes helm of popular, citywide program
Free and open to all
Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry presents the Second Annual Yard Tree Giveaway events for 2018; Focused on east Portland's Centennial, Lents neighborhoods
New park and plaza serves nearly 1,000 new households in area east of I-205
Advisory reissued based on visible scum found in Multnomah County water body
Opening Day: join us as children read poetry, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde hold a blessing ceremony, and more
Up to 100 courts at 30 Portland Parks & Recreation parks will get a makeover and upgrades, as a result of a $1,050,000 donation from the two organizations
Please join Portland Parks & Recreation, Verde, Living Cully for celebration of new 25-acre park in a park-deficient neighborhood
A celebration of those new to Portland and to the United States
Kids play for free on Mondays this summer at two Portland Parks Golf facilities starting June 25, 2018
Join us as the popular annual SFFA series returns, featuring free Movies, Concerts in the Park, Free Lunch + Play, and more
Outdoor swim pools open Tuesday, June 19, 2018
ALL indoor and outdoor pools CLOSED for staff training on Monday, June 18
Free bucket truck rides and family fun with Urban Forestry
Parks Bond, System Development Charges will fund a new playground for people of all abilities
Popular commuting and recreational route back in service after three-day closure for paving work
Grand opening celebration for Portland's newest park is free and open to all
Inclusive playground, Portland Loo, renovated plaza are part of Parks Replacement Bond project
Popular commuting and recreational route impacted beginning Tuesday, June 5, 2018
In honor of National Water Safety Month (May), PP&R’s Aquatics Division is holding a special event at East Portland Community Center on Saturday, May 19, 2pm-4pm.
Free Movies, Concerts in the Park, Free Lunch + Play, and much more return starting in June
Join us for New Year in the Park on Saturday, April 28, 2018 – A Celebration of Southeast Asian Culture and Heritage
Free family fun with supervised tree climbing, arts and crafts, and more.
Portland Parks & Recreation announces winners of full college scholarships; applications accepted for EAGLE Caddie program
City Council approves vision for a more bike and pedestrian-friendly, accessible destination with an improved park experience.
An evening of multicultural music and dancing; free and open to all
Bureau earns significant rebates, reinvested in yet more energy efficient projects; PP&R efforts mean less need for maintenance, and lower costs
Scholarship opportunities over $100,000 are possible through the program to selected, qualified participants.
Completed improvements enhance nature park access; more enhancements coming.
Portland Parks & Recreation completes another Parks Replacement Bond project and expects a formal grand opening this spring.