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Category: Parks & Rec

News Parks & Rec Public Involvement

Forest Park Entrance and Nature Center survey

Post author By NWNW
Post date August 17, 2016

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) invites you to share your input on the Forest Park Entrance and Nature Center survey. Your input will guide PP&R on the program and design of the facility. Your advice will be used in conjunction with information from the technical team, community input and PP&R staff to develop a plan […]

City Event News Parks & Rec

Volunteer for Parks & Rec

Post author By NWNW
Post date August 3, 2016

Do you know a potential volunteer? A student in need of service hours? Buckaroos, weed haters or Jazz lovers? Well I have ideas for them. August brings the best weather for outdoor events and as you can see, we are loaded with them this year. Each one is a great opportunity to engage neighbors and […]

City Crime Prevention Livability News Parks & Rec Public Involvement

Ankeny Park Revitalized

Post author By NWNW
Post date July 27, 2016

Activation Plans for North Park Blocks by Stan Penkin Following the disruptive summer of 2015 in the North Park Blocks, the Portland Parks and Recreation Bureau (PPR) in collaboration with community leaders from PDNA, Friendly Streets and North Park Blocks have been diligently working towards making significant improvements. Over the last number of months, physical […]

City Event Livability News Parks & Rec

Willamette River Festival

Post author By NWNW
Post date July 25, 2016

Willamette River Festival presented by Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group • St. Johns Main Street Coalition • Cathedral Park Neighborhood Association To celebrate our lower Willamette River and its clean up Sunday, July 31 NOON – 7:00 pm Cathedral Park Waterfront FREE LIVE MUSIC: BLUEGRASS • JAMGRASS • ZYDECO • BANGHRA w/dance lesson Bands: Loggers Daughter, […]

City Livability News Parks & Rec Transportation

Explore Washington Park

Post author By NWNW
Post date June 6, 2016

Coming to Washington Park this summer? Explore Washington Park is here to help you figure out the best way to get to and around the park with these helpful tips! Beat the heat and parking stress by taking transit to the Park TriMet light rail serves the Washington Park MAX station and Bus Line 63 […]

Environment News Parks & Rec Sustainability

Explore Your Natural Areas with PPR

Post author By NWNW
Post date February 23, 2016

Ten Weeks of Inter-generational Ecology In the City Saturday mornings, April through June Hands-on, interactive ecology classes for youth (5 yrs and up), teens & adults. Classes meet in a different natural area each Saturday morning. Register for one, or register for them all! Where to find more information… Call – 503-823-3601 Email Chrissy Larson Text […]