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  1. Deering Oaks Rocky Hill feature

    Ribbon Cutting for New Deering Oaks Playground Feature

    Please join City officials, Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities staff, the Friends of Deering Oaks, and the Old Bug Light Foundation to celebrate the grand opening of the new Rocky Hill play feature at Deering Oaks Playground on Wednesday, July 26. Read on...
  2. UFIA

    City Begins Urban Forest Inventory in Portland

    Today, the City of Portland and the USDA Forest Service’s Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program began an urban inventory of trees, green space, and ground cover on public and private land for the greater Portland metropolitan area. Read on...
  3. Text Crew Sign

    New Mobile & Online Platform Allows City to Raise Money for Portland Opportunity Crew

    The City recently began using a mobile and online platform to raise money for its panhandling-to-work pilot program, Portland Opportunity Crew. By utilizing MobileCause's platform citizens can donate by texting CREW to 91999 or donating online. Read on...
  4. fort gorges

    Fort Gorges Repair Work to Begin July 6

    The Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department would like to advise the public that long-awaited repairs and safety upgrades to Fort Gorges will be taking place starting on July 6th. The work is funded through the Army Corps of Engineers. Read on...
  5. deering oaks ravine

    City’s Five Splash Pads & Kiwanis Pool Now Open For Summer Season

    Looking for a place to cool off with the kids this summer? Make a splash at the Deering Oaks Ravine or the Kiwanis Pool, both of which are now open. The City also operates four other splash pads throughout Portland. Read on...
  6. riverside golf course bee hive

    Riverside Golf Course Helps Feed the Bees

    The City of Portland’s Riverside Golf Course is one of 58 grant recipients in 31 states to receive funds from the Feed a Bee Forage Grant Initiative. The course received the maximum award amount of $5,000. Read on...
  7. Tulips

    Council Committee Hosts June 21 Meeting to Review Pesticides Ordinances & Hold Public Hearing

    The Council’s Sustainability & Transportation Committee will review pesticides ordinances for the first time and hold a public hearing to accept public comment at its June 21 meeting. The meeting will take place in Council Chambers at 5:30 PM. Read on...
  8. cruise ship

    Cruise Season Officially Underway; Portland to Welcome 103 Ships this Season

    The 2017 cruise season officially begins this Sunday with the arrival of the first large ship of the season. This year, the cruise season spans from May to November bringing 103 cruise ships and more than 125,000 passengers. Read on...
  9. Portland Landing

    Portland Landing Proposal

    View the slideshow to the right, presented at a public forum on May 25, 2017. Read on...
  10. sundaysonblvdCP

    ‘Sundays on the Boulevard’ Starts Again Sunday, May 7

    The fourth season of Sundays on the Boulevard will start on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Baxter Boulevard will be closed to cars on Sundays from May 7 through September 24, 9:00 AM – 4:00PM, from Vannah Avenue to Payson Park. Read on...
  11. FessendenPk

    Health Benefits of Small Parks

    Research has shown that small nature spaces can directly benefit a person's physical and mental well-being, as well as provide social advantages to communities. Read on...
  12. lincoln park groundbreaking ceremony 3

    Lincoln Park Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Watch the Lincoln Park Groundbreaking Ceremony! Read on...
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  1. Tue Aug. 22

    FOKO Summer Concert with Ray Cornils and the Festival Brass
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  2. Sun Aug. 27

    Senior Adult Carnival We are going to have music, tethered hot air ballo...
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  3. Wed Sep. 6

    New Volunteer Usher Training If you are interested in becoming a volunteer ushe...
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  1. Wed Sep. 13

    Portland Big Tree Tour Presenter: Jeff Tarling, Portland City Arborist an...
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  2. Thu Sep. 14

    Land Bank Commission Meeting
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  3. Tue Sep. 26

    Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ presents Organist Nathan Laube
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  1. riverside golf course bee hive

    Riverside Golf Course Helps Feed the Bees

    The City of Portland’s Riverside Golf Course is one of 58 grant recipients in 31 states to receive funds from the Feed a Bee Forage Grant Initiative. The course received the maximum award amount of $5,000. Read on...
  1. cruise ship

    Cruise Season Officially Underway; Portland to Welcome 103 Ships this Season

    The 2017 cruise season officially begins this Sunday with the arrival of the first large ship of the season. This year, the cruise season spans from May to November bringing 103 cruise ships and more than 125,000 passengers. Read on...
  1. Portland Landing

    Portland Landing Proposal

    View the slideshow to the right, presented at a public forum on May 25, 2017. Read on...
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