East Portland Parks Coalition

05/14/2026

PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION

Registration begins May 14 for camps and activities that are held June 22 through July 26, so get on it now!

Other summer activity registration dates:

June 11 for camps and activities that are held July 27 through August 23
July 23 for activities that are held August 31 through September 27

Welcome! Use this guide to view classes and activities and find links to register online. Click on an activity type to get started. The list is on the menu to the right on a computer or at the bottom of the page on a mobile device.

04/09/2026

Portland Parks 5K is Back for Summer 2026! Portland Parks & Recreation's annual 5K Fun Run Series are family-friendly 5K races that take place monthly from May through August at parks throughout Portland. $5 registration fee for participants aged 18 and older. Participants younger than 18 years old run for free!

May 17: Laurelhurst Park
June 14: Lents Park
July 12: Pier Park
August 16: Gabriel Park

Portland Parks & Recreation's annual 5K Fun Run Series are family-friendly 5K races that take place monthly from May through August at parks throughout Portland.

04/09/2026

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING PP&R CLASSES
Thursday, April 9, 9:30 am

Welcome! Use this guide to view classes and activities and find links to register online. Click on an activity type to get started. The list is on the menu to the right on a computer or at the bottom of the page on a mobile device.

03/24/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUNDAY PARKWAYS!!!
June 28, 2026 in East Portland

Volunteer Link:
https://axiomeventproductions.regfox.com/2026spvolreg

More info:
https://www.portland.gov/sunday-parkways/east-event-2026

Experience the joy of open streets at East Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente on June 28. On this page, you’ll find information about the East event route, what to expect at the event, street closure information, and more.

03/04/2026

ALL YOU GARDENING VOLUNTEERS OUT THERE!

At Parklane Park PP&R hosts a ‘Garden of Weeding” event the first Wednesday of each month starting in April and ending in October.
Dates are 4/1, 5/6, 6/3, 7/1, 8/5, 9/2, 10/7. You must sign the volunteer waiver to join the group, click the link below.

There will also be a volunteer group meeting at Mill Park on 4/2, 7/2, and 10/1.

Other volunteer weeding/bed tending groups include Argay Park on 4/2, 5/7, 6/4, 7/2, 8/6, 9/3, 10/1, and 11/5; Wilkes Park on 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11, 9/8, 10/13, and 11/10; and Luuwit View Park on 4/16, 5/21, 6/18, 7/16, 8/20, 9/17, and 10/15; Lents Park Nature Patch on 3/20, 4/17, 5/15, 6/19, 7/17, 8/21, and 9/18.

You can also volunteer to help plant trees at Harrison Park at 1931 SE 84th Ave. with Urban Forestry and APANO on April 4!

Then for April PP&R is planning an event at North Powellhurst “what in the world of weeds” to remove ivy. We will try to find that date out as it is not yet listed.

These events can be found on the https://volunteer.portland.gov/
Thank you for your great volunteer work!

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02/21/2026

Sparrowhawk Native Plants

Will open ordering for spring plants on March 1. Click below to view their spring plant lineup. Help support environmental organizations and buy some great native plants for your garden at the same time!

Spring 2026 plants will be available to preorder starting Sun, Mar 1 at 9am! Use the filters to browse by sun or shade, dry or wet soil, and more, including whether they are on the Portland Plant List (for our Backyard Habitat folks, whoo hoo!).

02/21/2026

The Future of Leach Botanical Garden is at Risk

We need your help! This month we will begin reducing programs, staffing, and operating hours due to cash shortfalls that began with significant reductions ($350K) in City support in 2025. Without additional funding, the future of the Garden is at risk.

The Garden needs additional funding of $50K/month to avoid further service and staffing cuts. Leach Garden Friends Board and staff are actively seeking donations, renewed city support, and corporate sponsorships to restore services and keep this beloved community resource accessible and thriving.

Effective immediately, Leach Garden Friends will:
• Layoff (50%) 11 staff members; reduce hours for remaining staff, moving from 15.7 to 6.7FTE (Full Time Equivalent), beginning Feb. 22.
• Reduce garden operating hours to Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Feb. 26.
• Cut horticulture services back to basic maintenance only.
• Reduce public programming by 90%.

Despite the reduction in staff and services, the Garden will:
• Continue to honor all memberships, scheduled weddings, and partner events.
• Continue commitments to the Back 5 Community Habitat Enhancement Project and its partners.

How You Can Help:
• Become a monthly recurring donor. This is the best way to help with consistent, predictable income for the garden! Please consider donating even $10 every month as a recurring donor.
• Make a donation today.
• Organize a group visit.
• Buy a membership for yourself or your friends.
Each of these actions will help us show that this garden matters to our community, that it makes a difference for our health and well-being. We know this place is important to you, and we are committed to do our best to keep the garden open and accessible.

Aerial Tree Walk, four season Pollinator Garden, native plants, meandering, wooded trails, and riparian area pathways along Johnson Creek.

01/15/2026

Play Recreation Bingo!
Challenge runs January 20 to March 29, 2026

This winter, Portland Parks & Recreation invites you to play Recreation Bingo. A fun, citywide challenge that turns your favorite activities into chances to win prizes.

From fitness and arts classes to tennis, golf, and more. Every square is an opportunity to explore PP&R, try something new, and get moving with your community.

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How to Play
• Get a Bingo card at any participating PP&R location or download one.
• Register your card online, by phone (503) 823-2525, or in person.
• Complete activities and have your card marked at any community center or arts center front desk.

Ways to Win
• Get five squares in a row—across, up and down, or diagonal—to earn a prize! Visit the front desk at any participating location.
(Limit of three single-line Bingos per card.)
• Fill the entire card by completing all activities to become a Bingo All Star. (All Star prizes available on or after March 30)
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Where You Can Play
• All PP&R Recreation and Arts Centers
• Portland Tennis Center
• Eastmoreland Golf Course
• Colwood Golf Center
• PP&R Customer Service Center
Multiple ways to play. Multiple ways to win.
Grab your card, mark those squares, and see how many Bingos you can get!

https://www.portland.gov/parks/documents/recreation-bingo-card/download?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

01/12/2026

Having a wedding or other special event?
Rent Leach Botanical Garden for your Special Event

Leach Botanical Garden’s tranquil setting offers a peaceful and intimate venue for weddings, business retreats, and many types of celebrations, especially from late spring to early fall when everything is in bloom. Guests often remark on the garden’s “retreat-like feel” nestled right in SE Portland.

Visit us at the Portland Wedding Show, January 31st & February 1st, 2026 at The Oregon Convention Center!

Nestled in the courtyard of the historic Manor House, you and your guests will enjoy a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Our woodland garden along Johnson Creek in Southeast Portland provides a unique and beautiful setting for any event.

01/12/2026

East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Online Native Plant Sale
Starts January 14

Our 2026 bare-root Native Plant Sale opens for online ordering at 6 PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Our Native Plant Sale is a great way to fill your yard with inexpensive, beautiful, climate-appropriate native trees and shrubs. All plants are just $5 each!

Plant pick up is on Saturday, February 14, 10 AM-3 PM at the EMSWCD office in N Portland, 5211 N. Williams Ave., Portland OR, 97266.

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