Upcoming Events

Return of the Thompson Elk Fountain: the Restoration, the Film, the Comic

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
JK Gill Building, 408 SW Fifth Ave Portland, OR

An evening exploring the art and design that’s gone into and that’s coming from the restoration of our favorite icon! Tickets are $25, students attend free.

Thompson Elk Fountain Return Celebration

Sunday, April 12th, 2026

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
210 SW Main St, Portland, OR 97204

The Elk will be back in place, and we’re here to celebrate! Join us for an afternoon welcoming back the Elk with civic leaders, music, dance, and local food trucks. Event is free and open to the public.

Placekeeping in Motion:
Native Memory and Presence
Green Dreams Series Field Day at Tryon Creek

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tryon Creek State Park 11321 SW Terwilliget Blvd, Portland, OR 97219

Explore memory, land, and community with Native artists. Hear stories, create art, and share a meal together. Event is free, plus $10 State parking fee.

Raymond Park Playground Celebration

Friday, May 8th, 2026

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
SE 18th Ave and Raymond St Portland, OR 97266

Come celebrate the opening of the first of our three new playgrounds, as part of our Everybody Plays Campaign! Event is free, all are welcome.

Friends & Allies Spring Summit

Thursday, May 14, 2026

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Laurelhurst Club

Every spring we gather folks who are devoted to our shared parks, green spaces, natural habitats and celebrate the nominees and recipients of two PPF Awards: the Parks Champions Award, and the Joey Pope Award for Parks Leadership. Join us for our annual celebration on May 14 to celebrate parks people and places, and build community in a time where its needed more than ever.