Movies in the Park 2009

Portland Parks & Recreation has announced the movie titles and neighborhood park locations for its popular [and FREE!] Movies in the Park series. Last year, the event was called Big Screen on the Green, but PP&R has changed the name, because neighbors have always referred to the series as Movies in the Park.

As a reminder, we'll list these movies by neighborhood in our events section. And, in the spirit of family fun, we're also going to provide some great picnic-friendly recipes and places with picnic-ready supplies throughout the summer, so check back! If you'd like to share recipes or tips on where to purchase readymade picnic eats and supplies, send your suggestion to talk@neighborhoodnotes.com.

Northeast Portland » Movies in the Park

Wednesday, July 29, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (In Spanish, subtitled in English) @ Fernhill Park Concordia
Thursday, August 13, Hotel for Dogs @ Grant Park Grant Park
Friday, August 21, Iron Man @ Irving Park King
Tuesday, Sept 1, Casablanca @ Unthank Park Boise

Southwest Portland  » Movies in the Park

Friday, July 3, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa @ Multnomah Arts Center Multnomah
Saturday, July 18, Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D @ Dickinson Park Crestwood
Thursday, July 23, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial @ Holly Farm Park West Portland Park
Friday, August 7, Hairspray @ Willamette Park South Portland
Friday, August 7, X-Men Origins: Wolverine @ Multnomah Arts Center Multnomah
Saturday, August 8, Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D @ Dickinson Park Crestwood
Saturday, August 22, Blue Hawaii (Salute to Elvis) @ Washington Park Arlington Heights
Friday, August 28, Mamma Mia! (sing-a-long) @ Washington Park Arlington Heights
Friday, Sept 11, The Neverending Story @ Multnomah Arts Center Multnomah

Southeast Portland  » Movies in the Park

Friday, July 10, Kung Fu Panda, Berkeley Park Eastmoreland
Friday, July 24, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa @ Brentwood Park Brentwood-Darlington
Saturday, July 25, Dirty Dancing @ Col. Summers Park Buckman
Monday, July 27, Singin' in the Rain @ Laurelhurst Park Laurelhurst
Friday, July 31, Kung Fu Panda @ Kenilworth Park Creston-Kenilworth
Sunday, August 2, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull @ Sellwood Park Sellwood-Moreland
Thursday, August 6, Ferris Bueller's Day Off @ Brooklyn Park Brooklyn
Monday, August 10, Casablanca @ Laurelhurst Park Laurelhurst
Friday, August 14, The Wizard of Oz @ Laurelhurst Park Laurelhurst
Saturday, August 15, School of Rock @ Sewallcrest Park Richmond
Wed, August 26, One Night in Frogtown @ Sellwood Park Sellwood-Moreland
Thursday, August 27, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl @ Hazeltine Park Brentwood-Darlington
Saturday, August 29, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull @ Laurelhurst Park Laurelhurst


North Portland » Movies in the Park

Friday, July 17, Space Jam @ Pier Park St Johns
Wednesday, July 22, Hairspray @ McCoy Park Portsmouth
Friday, July 31, Zathura @ Cathedral Park Cathedral Park
Friday, August 14, Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D @ St. Johns Park St Johns
Wed, August 19, X-Men Origins: Wolverine @ McCoy Park Portsmouth
Wed, August 26, The Longshots @ Peninsula Park Piedmont

East Portland » Movies in the Park

Saturday, July 11, School of Rock @ Lents Park Lents
Thursday, July 30, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Subtitled for individuals with hearing disabilities) @ Argay Park Argay
Saturday, August 1, Shrek @ Earl Boyles Park Powellhurst-Gilbert
Tuesday, August 4, Charlotte's Web @ Glenfair Park Glenfair
Saturday, August 15, Iron Man @ Lents Park Lents
Thursday, August 20, Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D (Subtitled for individuals with hearing disabilities) @ Parklane Park Centennial

Helpful Information for Movies in the Park

What should I bring?

• Blanket to lay on or chairs to sit in. A blanket to wrap up in the case it gets a little cool.

• Your dog is welcome - but it's your responsibility to keep them on leash and cleaned up after!

• An appetite for popcorn - it's free!

• Food - pack a picnic!

• Drinks, but no alcohol. Shaved Ice, Jamba Juice and hotdog/pizza concessions will be available at most movies.

• Items to pass the time: ball/frisbee to throw with the kids, etc.

When should I arrive?

• Early to get the best spot. Movies draw 500 to 5,000 people, depending on the park.

• Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m.

• Movies begin at dark (Usually between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.)

Where should I sit:

• Just like a traditional theatre, don't sit too close to the front. Try for center.

• If you bring chairs with you, try not to sit in front of people on blankets. It's just common courtesy.

Any rules?

• Cell phones must be silenced and all movies are no smoking venues.

• Fun is a requirement!

[Editor's Note: There are no movie listings for NW Portland. We've contacted PP&R for information. Stay tuned.]