“Parks require lots of people and supplies to stay green and inviting, and virtually all of the costs of these have gone up. Every Portlander is making hard decisions about how to stretch a dollar. And the measure now on the ballot presents a test of our collective priorities… Vote yes.”
“Vote Yes on the Portland Parks Levy: A failure to pass the levy would have long-lasting and far-reaching impacts, putting particular strain on low-income Portlanders… with Portland’s parks on the line, we think the extra money is worth it.”
VOTE YES ON THE PORTLAND PARKS LEVY
Let’s Keep Our Parks Clean, Safe, and Open for Everyone.
Our parks are part of what makes Portland, Portland.
They’re where we meet friends for a walk, where our kids learn to swim, where seniors stay active, where families gather on sunny days, and where nature thrives in the heart of our city.
But right now, the parks we love are at risk. Without the Portland Parks Levy, Portland Parks & Recreation will lose nearly half its budget, forcing closures and eliminating programs for those who need them most.
Measure 26-260 provides essential funding that keeps playgrounds safe, pools open, bathrooms clean, and trails clear.
It also funds free and low-cost programs for every Portlander, and helps protect our natural areas through tree planting, wildfire prevention, and habitat restoration.
And Portland City Council added new long-term financial sustainability strategies and accountability measures to the 2024 Portland Parks Levy, including measurable performance goals, an independent oversight committee that reports directly to City Council, and annual public reporting on spending and outcomes.
Join the growing coalition — labor unions, environmental advocates, business groups, community organizations, and more — who are voting YES on Measure 26-260 because they know what’s at stake.
Let’s keep Portland’s parks vibrant, open, and accessible to everyone. Vote YES for Portland’s parks.
