Spring Friends & Allies Summit
Thursday, May 18, 2023
5:00-7:30pm
Laurelhurst Club

As the weather warms and skies clear, it’s time to gather and celebrate the neighbors and community organizations who are working hard to make Portland’s parks and green spaces special, accessible, and more equitable season after season. Join us for an opportunity to meet your fellow parks leaders, local park volunteers, community builders, advocates, and simply the people who are making parks better! 

The Portland Parks Foundation, in partnership with PP&R, is bringing our parks communities together on May 18 to recognize your impact, share your stories, and connect with each other. At the summit, we’ll introduce you to all the nominees for PPF’s Parks Champion and the Joey Pope Award for Parks Leadership and announce the 2023 honorees. 

Speakers will include City of Portland’s Commissioner of Culture and Livability, Dan Ryan, and storytelling from local parks activators and initiators. 

This year, we have extended the evening program for more time for social gathering and connection - so bring a fun colleague, come early and stay late! 

Summit Program

Thursday, May 18, 5pm - 7:30pm at The Laurelhurst Club

 

5:00 - 6:00 PM: Happy Parks, Happy Hour
Get to know our award nominees and their established and emerging work.

6:00 - 6:30 PM: Remarks & Award Announcements
Hear from Parks & Recreation leadership and celebrated this year's Parks Champion and Joey Pope Leadership awardees!

  • Guest Speaker: Commissioner Dan Ryan, City of Portland Office of Community and Civic Life

  • Joey Pope Award announced by 2022 Awardee Pamela Slaughter from People of Color Outdoors (POCO)

6:30 - 7:30 PM: Neighborly Networking
Connect with other parks and green space advocates and activators, celebrate our nominees, and find your next project partner!

This a free event that is open to anyone who supports Portland’s parks. We'll provide food and drink (vegetarian options available). ASL interpretation will be provided. Accessible restroom on site. Masks are optional. Street parking is available near the The Laurelhurst Club, 3721 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214 or you can take the 15, 20 or 75 bus line to the nearest stop.

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