Portland Parks & Recreation

Although completed in late January, Portland Parks & Recreation recently celebrated the grand opening of Errol Heights Park with partners, advisory committee members, neighbors and colleagues. As you can see, I personally inspected the playground slide :) I invite everyone to come and visit this amazing new community park, that has something for everyone! “We have reimagined what a hybrid park and natural area can be,” says PP&R Director Adena Long. “Restored wetlands and wildlife viewing spots complement new play areas and picnic grounds. This is an impressive, unique, and beautiful Portland park!” $12M in System Development Charges (not General Fund tax dollars) funded: • Playground with natural play features, designed for people with a variety of skills and abilities • Portland Loo (restroom) • Splash pad water play feature • Skate spot (smaller skateboard area) • Elevated boardwalk and connection (ADA-accessible) • Basketball court (half-court) • Entry landscape beds • Lawn area • Wetland viewpoints and science education platform • Trails (ADA-accessible) • Public art sculpture • More than 450 trees planted • Native plants • 11 picnic tables (five ADA-accessible) https://lnkd.in/gC_J9qft

All are welcome at a movie night presented by IFCC Resident Artists this Friday! BLESSINGS movie night Friday, June 7, 2024, 7pm IFCC, 5340 N Interstate Avenue Short films selected by artists elijah jamal asani, Eatcho, Neolith, Yawa One. Accompanied by improvised live musical scoring. Free; donations welcome For more info about this event, contact elijahjamalasani@gmail.com To learn more about IFCC artist residencies, visit https://lnkd.in/grPYjpBV

The North Park Blocks are expanding north! This will serve the future Broadway Corridor development. All are welcome at our second community house. Come see the progress, and share your input on different design options! Thursday, June 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm PNCA at Willamette University Parking Lot, 511 NW Broadway (event will move inside in case of inclement weather) Learn more about this project: https://lnkd.in/dzQCapZN To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or auxiliary aids or services, please contact 503-823-2525, City TTY 503-823-6868, Relay Service: 711 at least 5(five) business days prior to the meeting.

The North Park Blocks are expanding north! This will serve the future Broadway Corridor development. All are welcome at our second community house. Come see the progress, and share your input on different design options! Thursday, June 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm PNCA at Willamette University Parking Lot, 511 NW Broadway (event will move inside in case of inclement weather) Learn more about this project: https://lnkd.in/dzQCapZN To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or auxiliary aids or services, please contact 503-823-2525, City TTY 503-823-6868, Relay Service: 711 at least 5(five) business days prior to the meeting.

Seeking Equity and Inclusion leaders! Applications due this Monday, 5/6/24!

Mac's List Job of the Week: Equity and Inclusion Manager at the City of Portland Are you committed to promoting equity and inclusion? Join the City of Portland as its new Equity and Inclusion Manager. You will lead initiatives to serve diverse communities and foster an inclusive environment for all. What the City of Portland offers: - Competitive salary range: $114,192.00 to $163,321.60/yr. - Full-time position with generous benefits - Opportunity to work with a collaborative team and diverse stakeholders - Lead impactful initiatives and drive positive change in Portland communities Apply now and be part of shaping a more equitable future! Link in the comments. #PDXJobs #ORJobs #PortlandCareers

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The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) and the City of Portland Parks & Recreation are inviting artists from Oregon and southern Washington to create a 2D artwork for the Mt. Scott Community Center's lobby! This project seeks a 2D artwork for the lobby's stairwell wall, with a possible extension to ceiling areas, emphasizing practices that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural connections. Learn more through the recorded info session: https://lnkd.in/e3JqWvWy The budget available for the commission comes from the City of Portland’s Percent for Art Program and is $80,000. Submissions are due by April 24, 2024. For more details, please visit https://lnkd.in/eXtHkENF

Starting later this year, major improvements are coming to Southeast Portland’s Berrydale Park, including a new playground and skatepark, accessible park pathways, tables, frontage improvements, park lighting, site furnishings and landscaping! “The Berrydale Park project will bring neighbors together with a new skatepark, new park lighting, and a new playground,” says PP&R Director Adena Long. “I can’t wait to see this transformation and extend our thanks to the PP&R project team, to neighbors, and our partners at PBOT.”

Play a role in IFCC's future as a center for Black arts and culture! Join our 2nd community meeting to learn how the community has shaped the feasibility study and give feedback on the next steps. Wednesday, March 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Jefferson High School Cafeteria, 5210 N Kerby Avenue* 5:30pm - Doors open, refreshments served 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Presentation and small group chats ASL interpretation and childcare will be available Food by the Madman Pop Up (West Indies food) (@madmanpopup) *Please note the entrance to the cafeteria is on N Kerby Avenue, to the right of the main Jefferson High School entrance and across from the parking lot. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmHSv385