Recreation and Facilities Management | 134 Congress Street | Portland, Maine 04101 | (207) 756-8275
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Deering Oaks Playspace Review at Friends of the Parks April Meeting  (3/31/2008)
Deering Oaks Playspace design plan to be reviewed by the Friends of the Parks Commission on Monday, April 14, 2008. More

Portland Teen's Fine Art Print for Sale  (2/12/2009)
Over a six month period in 2006 artist Tim Clorius and Portland Teens worked through an art making process utilizing graffiti and fine art to create a boldly colorful 4’ x 16’ panel mural. More

Anthem Foundation donates $100,000 for the Back Cove Trail  (10/17/2007)
Anthem Foundation Blue Cross and Blue Shield donates $100,000 to the City of Portland and Portland Trails for the Back Cove Trail rehabilitation project. More

Parks and Recreaton Community Needs Assessment  (10/5/2007)
The City of Portland Department of Parks and Recreation conducted its first community needs assessment and are pleased to announce the results in the Community Needs Assessment Report. Findings will be used to guide Parks and Recreation in its strategic and implementation plan. More

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The Recreation Division offers a vast array of recreation programs and clinics for preschool, youth, family, teens, adults and senior adults at its five community centers.

Before and afterschool programs are offered at 7 elementary schools. This is an extension of the school day with activities including indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts activities, outdoor adventure with Maine Audubon and opportunities for children to have a big brother or big sister through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. With a generous grant from Hannaford Supermarket, we are able to provide a healthy snack for every child that helps power them up during the busy afterschool. The Portland Public Library provides books on a rotating basis to each site and works with Recreation and the Portland Seadogs to challenge kids to “Read Your Way to Opening Day”.

Portland Recreation has an extensive senior adult program for ages 55+. Up to three vans provide door to door service to local programs and activities. Recreation staff mail calendars and registration forms each month; don’t miss out! Call Recreation office at 756-8275 to get on the mailing list.

Riverton and Reiche pools, and outdoor Kiwanis Pool offer swim lessons for children and adults, adult aerobics, open swim and rental opportunities. The Riverton and Reiche pools are also home to the Portland middle and high school swim teams as well as the Portland Porpoise Swim Club.

Special events, the 4th of July fireworks, WinteRush and concerts in the parks are part of the fabric of Recreation. From our children’s concert series to our Sunset Folk Series we offer a wide variety of music for all ages.

Athletic Facilities has over 50 playing fields, including 2 artificial surfaces at Fitzpatrick and Memorial Stadiums. Lighted softball and baseball fields are used by local leagues. Tennis, volleyball and basketball courts are also available for public use.

The Portland Ice Arena offers skating lessons for children and adults, public skating, ice time and clinics.

Recreation offers opportunities for healthy lifestyles. Enjoy our “Concerts in the Parks”, walk along the trails throughout the city, play tennis at Deering High School, Eastern Prom and Deering Oaks. Take time to enjoy Payson Park, Deering Oaks, Baxter Boulevard, Eastern Prom and Western Prom and all of our neighborhood parks, and playgrounds. Stroll along Eastern Prom and grab breath-taking views of Casco Bay.

Recreation – Enjoy Portland for Life!