Portland Parks & Recreation has launched a great new online resource for Portland families called Summer Free for All. It's all about the free and fabulous fun available in Portland's 95 neighborhoods. What's not to love about that?
This summer, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) continues its tradition of offering safe, healthy activities for children and families in parks, pools, and community centers across the city. From the Washington Park Summer Festival and concerts in neighborhood parks, to Movies in the Park, Summer Playground fun, and more, you'll find something both free and fun to enjoy!
New this year is the "Summer Free for All," a website specifically highlighting all the free events, classes, and programs Portland Parks & Recreation offers the public. The site, at www.portlandparks.org, also provides a continually updated list of all the free activities and classes offered each week, by week, through early September. From climbing walls or computer labs to dance and theater classes, you can view the type of activity; the dates, times, and locations at which it is offered; the age group for the activity; and any special notes you need to know.
"During these tough times, we're committed to continuing to offer fun, free events for all Portlanders, and especially for families with children," said Parks Commissioner Nick Fish. "When many families are having trouble paying the rent and buying food, we want to make sure they have access to free and affordable recreational opportunities, including movies, concerts, and other traditional summer activities."
The "Summer Free for All" also highlights the variety of free activities specifically designed to keep youth and teens safe and active this summer, including free swims, game room drop-ins, gardening classes, breakdance and skateboard sessions, and much more.
Portland's parks and natural areas also offer the opportunity for all kinds of unstructured relaxation and recreation. Portlanders can enjoy visiting skateparks and dog parks; playing on basketball and tennis courts; hiking or biking on over 150 miles of trails; or simply packing a picnic, blanket and a Frisbee, and heading to a neighborhood park. And it's all free!
