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The Portland Parks Foundation mobilizes financial and popular support to ensure a thriving and accessible parks system for a healthy Portland.

We accomplish this mission through delivering leadership, partnership and funding that advances a commitment to excellence, accessibility and good stewardship of our parks. Our primary partner is Portland Parks & Recreation.

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#parkschampion 

Know someone who's been a tireless advocate for Portland parks? Nominate them as a Parks Champion! We'll recognize their outstanding service to parks, community centers, natural areas, or community gardens with a grant of $1,500 on the recommendation of the honoree to a community organization that aligns with our mission.

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Winter 2018 Grant Applications Open

We support community organizations working to create or care for public parks and park programs, community gardens and natural areas. Development, programming, events, transportation, challenge grants or other imaginative ideas are all welcome.  

“I rolled out my blanket, pulled out a book and started reading only to be completely distracted by this otherworldly sunset. I got no reading done but left the park in a really good mood.” That’s a #parkstory from @johnwpfeil. Share yours!
"I want to be sure everyone has access to our great parks. Whether going to parks they have never been to or finding a way to bring new parks to underserved neighborhoods, it just seems that everyone should be enjoying our great spaces." // See why, to our newest Board Member, parks are what make a city great. // Read the interview! The link is in our profile.