(Portland, OR) –The City of Portland recently acquired 85 acres of natural area and the Colwood Golf Course. The land will be acquired and managed through a partnership with the Bureau of Environmental Services and Portland Parks & Recreation. The property includes the golf course, along with open parkland and forested and wetland areas that […]
(Portland, OR) –A new survey released in June shows Portland residents strongly support a possible parks replacement bond. Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Portland Parks & Recreation commissioned DHM Research to conduct a representative telephone survey of Portlanders. The survey shows that, once Portlanders find out that a replacement bond would not increase tax rates […]
A new and improved Hoyt Arboretum (Portland, OR) –Hoyt Arboretum Friends and Portland Parks & Recreation recently announced the completion of a multi-year, $115,000 signage project in PP&R’s Hoyt Arboretum. Visitors now enjoy 269 new way-finding signs, 11 map panels, 20 interpretive panels and 10,000 complimentary maps to take with them. The improved way-finding signs […]
Portland, OR –Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announce a major new biking and walking path along the Columbia Slough in north Portland. The Columbia Slough Trail, between N. Denver and Vancouver avenues, is now open for use. The paved path, more than a mile in length, is […]
Portland, OR –Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announce a major new biking and walking path along the Columbia Slough in north Portland. The Columbia Slough Trail, between N. Denver and Vancouver avenues, is now open for use. The paved path, more than a mile in length, is a […]
Portland, OR –Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has completed a project to enhance access to the USS Oregon Memorial in PP&R’s Waterfront Park. The mast of the historic battleship USS Oregon is showcased in this popular and visible park to commemorate those who served during World War II. PP&R has improved access to and throughout […]
Portland, OR –Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and Portland Public Schools are encouraging dog owners to show good “petiquette” when visiting parks and schoolyards. “Parks and schoolyards are used for many different kinds of play, from soccer to jogging to dodgeball to biking,” says Ali Ryan, who manages PP&R’s Dog Off-Leash Program. “The best ways […]
(Portland, OR) –A major gallery renovation at Portland Parks & Recreation’s Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) has just been completed, thanks to significant donated work and in-kind support from area businesses and partners. During the past 30 years, Portland Parks & Recreation’s MAC gallery has showcased the artwork of more than 300 regional artists, arts collectives, […]
(Portland, OR) –Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and Friends of Mt. Tabor Park (FMTP) celebrated the 10,000th guest at the volunteer-staffed visitor center at PP&R’s Mt. Tabor Park in August. The Mt. Tabor Visitor Center, conceived and operated by Friends of Mt. Tabor Park (FMTP) has now been open most weekends and selected weekdays for […]
