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  1. News and Announcements
  1. basketball

    Register now for K-3 Basketball Mini Clinics!

    Portland Recreation will not be running our K-3 Gallagher Basketball League this year, but we are excited to offer a Mini Clinic to replace it. The Mini Clinic adheres to Maine CDC Community Sports Guidelines regarding COVID-19. Read on...
  2. Leash Law Update

    Off-Leash Dog Restriction Extended

    COVID-19 Update: The City Council Emergency Order restricting off-leash dogs on all city properties between the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM remains in effect until May 10th 2021 and is subject to extension by the City Council. Read on...
  3. yellow zone parking ban

    Yellow Zone Parking Ban Declared Friday, December 18

    A Yellow Zone Parking Ban has been declared beginning tonight at 10:00 PM Friday, December 18 through 6:00 AM Saturday, December 19. Vehicles left on City streets within the yellow zone after 10:00 PM can be towed at the owner’s expense. Read on...
  4. PARKING BAN IN EFFECT 2

    Citywide Parking Ban Declared TONIGHT

    A Citywide Parking Ban has been declared beginning TONIGHT, Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 PM through 6:00 AM Friday, December 18. Vehicles left on City streets after 10:00 PM can be towed at the owner’s expense. Read on...
  5. portland news

    City's Forestry Crew Works to Remove Invasive Trees on Western Prom

    The City’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department has been working on invasive tree removal improvements on the Western Promenade as outlined in the recent Western Prom Master Plan. Read on...
  6. FutsalFox

    Fox Street Field is getting an improvement!

    Fox Street Field is getting a new improvement this fall and spring: a Futsal court will be installed! Read on...
  7. CEMETERY GUIDELINE

    Guidelines for Recreational Use of Cemeteries

    During these stressful times, many people have sought out Evergreen and Forest City Cemeteries for exercise and fresh air. Utilizing cemeteries for quiet recreation is allowed by the City of Portland; however please read on for our usage guidelines. Read on...
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    Now Hiring Seasonal and Full Time Parks Staff

    Join our team of professional park staff to care for our 66 parks, 30 playgrounds, 39 ballfields, 20,000 street trees, 10 community gardens, flower beds, trails, athletic facilities and winter recreation areas. Parks make our city a better place. Read on...
  9. Trail Map

    Get out & EXPLORE what our wonderful parks in Portland have to offer!

    The best way to find the trails, parks and open spaces near you is to use the City of Portland Park Finder Map and the Portland Trails Map. Did you know that close to 90% of Portlanders live within a 10 minute walk of a Park or Trail? Read on...
  10. Riverside Golf Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence

    Riverside Golf Course has achieved designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Read on...
  11. Red Cross

    The City of Portland partners with Red Cross for Blood Drive

    The City of Portland will be partnering with the American Red Cross once again for another Blood Drive at Ocean Gateway!! Read on...
  12. Beds

    PARKS UPDATE

    Our crews have been busy preparing for winter, repairing playgrounds, ball field preparation, fall flower bed maintenance, storm clean ups and so much more! Read on...
  13. TR

    Come Make a Splash with Therapeutic Recreation

    The City of Portland’s Therapeutic Recreation Services program provides therapeutic and adapted aquatics lessons for individuals with disabilities across the life span. Read on...
  14. Switchback

    Western Promenade- Valley Street Switchback Improvements

    Our Parks Department has working on Valley Street Switchback Improvements. This month we expect to wrap up work on trail improvements to the lower asphalt path system in the Western Promenade. Read on...
  15. Take a Hike

    "TAKE A HIKE" Weekend, Oct 16-18th was a success!

    As part of “TAKE A HIKE” Weekend, October 16-18, Portland Parks & Recreation joined MRPA to promote getting outside this fall and a chance to win a new bike! Read on...
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    City of Portland receives a $10,000 Donation for Organic Practices at Fox Field!

    On Monday, September 21st, the City of Portland received a check for $10,000 from Stonyfield Farm and Hannaford to apply Organic Practices to Fox Field. Read on...
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    Native Plants Coming to Franklin Street Meadow

    Portland Parks and Recreation and Maine Audubon, with support from Portland Pollinators, are partnering to create a meadow full of native plants that will benefit birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Read on...
  18. COUNCIL NEWS

    Council Approves New Leash Rules for Baxter Woods

    At its Monday, October 5, 2020 meeting, the City Council approved new leash rules for Baxter Woods. Read on...
  19. South American Black Hawk at Deering Oaks Park, Portland, ME

    Great Black Hawk Sculpture Unveiled at Deering Oaks

    In late 2018/early 2019, Deering Oaks hosted a unique visitor, a juvenile Great Black Hawk native to Central & South America. Today an authentic, life-size bronze sculpture in an area of Deering Oaks was unveiled where it was often seen. Read on...
  20. Covid-19 Updates Portland, Maine 04101

    Status of Parks & Rec Facilities & Open Spaces During COVID-19

    Please see this new map that shows the current status of our Parks & Rec facilities and open spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
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    Remote Housing and Economic Development Committee Meeting
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  2. Wed Jan. 20

    Remote CDBG Allocation Committee The CDBG Annual Allocation Committee will meet wee...
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  3. Wed Jan. 20

    Public Art Committee (remote)
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  1. Wed Jan. 20

    Remote Historic Preservation Board Meeting (5:00 p.m.) The Zoom log in information will be included on th...
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  2. Wed Jan. 20

    City Council Meeting
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  3. Thu Jan. 21

    CANCELLED: ESAC The monthly Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee...
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  1. Riverton Community Center Playground

    New Playground at the Riverton Community Center / Talbot Community School

    The newest playground for Portland has just completed its third week of use! The Riverton community and the Talbot Community School have been working with Parks and Recreation and local supporters to build Portland's first inclusive playspace. Read on...
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    Donate to Skatepark Expansion

    City of Portland, Maine's Parks Division is in the early stages of planning an expansion to the much-used and overcrowded skatepark at Dougherty Field. Help us create a much safer, more fun skatepark for our community! Text SKATE to 71777 Read on...
  1. Covid-19 Updates Portland, Maine 04101

    Status of Parks & Rec Facilities & Open Spaces During COVID-19

    Please see this new map that shows the current status of our Parks & Rec facilities and open spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
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