Phone: 503-823-7529
1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
Picnics, Weddings, Facilities, Events, Rules, and Policies
Portland Parks & Recreation has many different venues available for rental. Whether you are planning a wedding, a family or neighborhood event, a company picnic or a sports tournament, we have a site for you!
When planning your event, it is very important to contact the Customer Service Center as early as possible to receive the most current information on the park of your choice. Many parks have unique requirements. Staff can update you on everything from construction schedules and bathroom closures, to noise limitations and application deadlines (some as long as 60 days). We can also direct you to other city, county, and state agencies for additional information, if necessary, as well as provide manuals and guides to aid in planning your special event. For information about permits for large public events (more than 1,000 people), call 503-823-2525.
Notice for picnics in Washington Park
Portland Parks & Recreation picnic sites within Washington Park may be impacted due to the construction of the Reservoir Improvement Project by the Portland Water Bureau. The construction may close streets as well as parking throughout the park.
PP&R CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER |
| 1120 SW 5th Avenue, First Floor, Portland, Oregon 97201 503-823-2525 (office) | 503-823-2515 (fax) | cscpermits@portlandoregon.gov (email) |
| Phone hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday |
PERMIT DATES |
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| PICNICS | Permitting for picnics opens on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 8:30am. That includes phone-in, walk-in, and online reservations. |
| WEDDINGS | The 2020 Wedding Lottery opens Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 8:30am and closes Thursday, December 5, 2019. The Wedding Lottery drawing will take place on Friday, December 6, 2019. Permitting for all other weddings opens on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Please call the Customer Service Center to start your reservation. 503-823-2525. |
| COMMERCIAL | First right of refusal started December 1, 2019. Open applications are accepted starting January 2, 2020. |
| PUBLIC EVENTS | Open applications accepted starting October 1, 2019. All returning events are encouraged to re-apply no later than December 31 to retain their locations and dates. |
| WATERFRONT PARK EVENT APPLICATIONS | Open applications accepted starting October 2019. Call 503-865-2375 for more information or to receive a RFP application. |
| BOAT DOCKING PERMITS | To obtain a docking permit along the seawall at Waterfront Park, the North Breakwater at Riverplace Marina, or Swan Island Boat Ramp, call 503-823-2525, option 6. |
Weddings in Portland's parks, gardens, and natural areas
- Reserve un parque para su boda - reservas, políticas, seguros y más (en Español - PDF 2020)
- How to Submit a Wedding Reservation Request Online - PDF
- Submit your Reservation Request Online
- Unavailable Dates by Location - 2020
- Wedding Worksheet and Application
- Park Area Maps
- Additional Event Locations
- Commercial Photo Pass
Gateway Discovery Park
Rental areas at Gateway Discovery Park include the plaza, porch, lawn, performance plaza, and the picnic area.
Film, Video Production, and Still Photography
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) created this policy to support film and video production as well as still photography within City of Portland parks.
Park Area Maps
- Brooklyn School Park Area Map
- Cathedral Park Area Map
- Colonel Summers Park Area Map
- Columbia Park Annex Area Map
- Columbia Park Area Map
- Council Crest Area Map
- Creston Park Area Map
- Dawson Park Area Map
- Director Park Area Map
- Duniway Park - Sports Field Area Map
- Ed Benedict Park Area Map
- Ed Benedict Park Memory Garden Area Map
- Gabriel Park Area Map
- Gateway Discovery Park Area Map
- Grant Park Area Map
- Hoyt Arboretum Area Map
- Irving Park Area Map
- Kelley Point Park Area Map
- Khunamokwst Park Area Map
- Laurelhurst Park Area Map
- Lents Park Area Map
- Luuwit View Park Area Map
- McCoy Park Area Map
- Montavilla Park Area Map
- Mt. Scott Park Area Map
- Mt. Tabor Park Area Map
- Normandale Park Area Map
- Overlook Park Area Map
- Peninsula Park Area Map
- Pier Park Area Map
- Powell Park Area Map
- Rocky Butte Natural Area Map
- Sellwood Park Area Map
- South Waterfront Park Area Map
- Spring Garden Park
- Wallace Park Area Map
- Washington Park - International Rose Test Garden Area Map
- Westmoreland Park Area Map
- Willamette Park Area Map
- Wilshire Park Area Map
- Woodstock Park Area Map