Parks, recreation, and activities
Parks, recreation, and activities
Visit Portland Parks & Recreation to find a park, natural area, or community center, and to sign up for a class or activity.
Services and Resources
Programs
News and Notices
Street Plazas July Newsletter: Fresh New Street Murals and 2024 Survey!
This July, our plazas come to life with an array of community led events and activities, from live music and outdoor markets to art installations, street paintings, and dance parties, making them destinations to experience the richness of Portland street life.
News article
Traffic Advisory: Water Bureau begins construction on Washington Park reservoir road restoration
Construction to build a reflecting pool on top of the new underground reservoir at Washington Park will impact local traffic within the park between late April and early November 2024.
Traffic Advisory
Construction and Maintenance
Construction started in October 2021, with expected completion in Summer 2024
Project design began in 2019 and will continue through 2024. Construction is expected to begin in early March 2025 and will be completed by mid-February 2026.
Completion expected in 2025
Expected opening date: Winter 2024/25
Strategic and Planning Projects
Today
Neighborhood Tree Steward Program Summer 2024
If you love trees and want to give back to your community, the Neighborhood Tree Steward Program might be for you!
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9:00 am
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1:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Upcoming Events
South Waterfront Greenway Volunteer Event
Join us for a stewardship event along the South Waterfront Greenway and help care for your local park.
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Cloud Forest Washington Park Volunteer Event
Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the Cloud Forest at Washington Park!
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Overlook Park Nature Patch Stewardship Party
Pitch in to help keep the Overlook Park Nature Patch beautiful.
8:00 am
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11:00 am
Volunteer Event
Bureaus and Offices
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