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A NORTH PORTLAND PARK IS SET TO RECIEVE A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MAKEOVER.ADVOCACY GROUP 'THE KIDZ OUTSIDE' IS DEVELOPING A PLAN TO REDEVELOP GEORGE PARK.PORTLAND

Vibrant Communities Commissioner Dan Ryan announces improvements coming to North Portland’s George Park. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is partnering with the Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) and well-known North Portland advocacy group, The Kidz Outside, to develop a concept plan for the park’s redevelopment. George Park is located at the intersection of N. Burr Avenue and N. Fessenden Street.

There's only a month of summer left, and Portland is making the most of it, packing the final weeks with a bevy of music festivals: Last week, we wrote about PDX Pop Now!, which is still brightening indie venues across town. This week, we'll catch you up on the first annual Kidz Outside Festival and Lose Yr Mind fest. We’re also stoked about the sparkling major label debut from the Last Artful, Dodgr, as well...

The Portland Parks system comprises more than 11,600 acres. Two of those acres have meant the world to local emcee Mat Randol.

The Portland Parks system comprises more than 11,600 acres. Two of those acres have meant the world to local emcee Mat Randol.