Sustaining a healthy park and recreation system makes Portland an extremely great place to live in. Proper care is taken by the management to provide amenities meeting specific requirements of people of all age groups.

Portland parks and recreation operates both in schools and community centers offering wide variety of facilities to children including swimming pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, music center, art center and many more.

Anyone irrespective of your age and financial background is free to become part of these activities. To further simplify the process, we have provided online registration facility. So all you need to do is just visit our website, browse through the list of activities conducted, choose one of your choice and register for that particular course or activity.

There are two major parks in Portland - Richland Park and Meadowbrook Park. Portland parks and recreation department relentlessly strives to provide world class recreational facilities in them. As part of this, they have introduced gymnasium, public swimming pool, outdoor basket ball court, hike and bike trail, soccer field, baseball court, tennis court, volley ball court and many more.

As the city grows, the number of people utilizing these services is also growing. Be it in organising sports or open free play, the park strives to provide programs and facilities suitable for people of all ages.

In order to serve public in better way, an advisory board comprising of 5 members has been appointed. The aim of this board is to meet month on month, gather public feedback and make necessary amendment in facilities offered to general public. Thus Portland park and recreation is striving to make this place the best.

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Online Registration at Portland Parks and Recreation

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Recreational Activities at Portland Parks and Recreation

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Portland Parks and Recreation Program Information

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When looking for a place to spend your vacation, it would be a good idea to consider Portland. There is nowhere else in the world where you will find the kind of services offered in Portland motels and hotels.

The recreational facilities are many and their rates are quite low. You are sure to enjoy yourself immensely if you visit some of these places when you are in Portland.

- Boating and Fishing

If you love water adventure, Portland has a lot to offer you. There are several boats for hire that are available for just cruising around. You can also get one to for some recreational fishing with.

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- Cycling

When you are on vacation, cycling provides on of the best and most exciting chances for you to stay in shape. Portland has got many cycling companies that offer bikes for hire to visitors for recreational purposes.

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- Picnicking and Nature Viewing

The outdoor experience in Portland is simply wonderful. There are lots of nature parks and botanical gardens all over the city where you can enjoy an afternoon picnic. You can walk around the parks and enjoy what nature has to offer, without any inhibitions.

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When staying in a Portland hotel, it is impossible you can stay there the whole day. If you are visiting Portland for enjoyment then go out and have fun. Portland has a lot to offer to you. Although, not all of the places and sceneries Portland can offer will please you but at least there are place which can really make you feel free. Free from all your stressful problems.

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Of course, there is another feeling when you are staying in the comfort of your Portland hotel but to tell you, it really cannot satisfy your hunger for natural enjoyment while spending you vacation.

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To better help you with this dilemma, here is a list of the beautiful Parks and Recreation venues for you and your family too:

Mt. Scott Park

- Open: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Creston Park

- Open: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Laurelhurst Park

- Open: 1 to 5 p.m.

Alberta Park

- Open: 1 to 6 p.m.

Montavilla Park

- Open: noon to 5 p.m.

Rose City Park

- Open: 1 to 5 p.m.

Mt. Scott Park

- Open: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

St. Johns Park

- Open: 1 to 5 p.m.

These are the parks you can choose to go to in case you want to escape a chaotic mind. Of course, there are other places that Portland can offer, you just have to dig a little deeper to be able to find them and eventually enjoy!

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