City of Portland, OR
05/20/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 09:19
Portland Ranks in Top 10 Nationally for Parks (again!)
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Per the Trust for Public Land. This is the fourth year in a row that Portland's park system has been among the top 10 nationally.
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May 20, 2026 7:48 am
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The Trust for Public Land (TPL) released its annual ParkScore index for 2026, ranking Portland's park system 9th nationally among the 100 most populated cities in the United States. This is the fourth year in a row that Portland's park system has been among the top 10 nationally.
View full size image of Color play structures and a climbing boulder at Lents Park in Southeast Portland. Trees and grass surround the park, on a sunny day, as parents watch and kids play.
Color play structures and a climbing boulder at Lents Park in Southeast Portland.
"Congratulations to all the people and organizations whose time, energy and investment keep us in the top 10," says Sonia Schmanski, Portland Parks & Recreation Interim Director. "Thank you to neighbors who use their parks, community members who are able to volunteer, staff who care for these spaces as their own, and partners who help deliver strong programming every day."
For more information, visit tpl.org/city/portland-oregon
View full size image of Sun peeks through trees with yellow leaves and casts shadows onto a carpet of orange fall foliage in PP&R's Gabriel Park.
Sun peeks through trees with yellow leaves and casts shadows onto a carpet of orange fall foliage in PP&R's Gabriel Park.
Portland Parks & Recreation features more than 200 parks, public gardens, and natural areas covering nearly 12,000 acres, with 156 developed parks, 12 community and arts centers, 11 indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and 158 miles of regional trails. PP&R's mission is to provide equitable access to welcoming places, programs, and services that improve community health and our environment. PP&R envisions a parks and recreation system that is responsive to diverse and changing community needs, nurturing health and connection for all.
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