Community and Socialization

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City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Public Works > Portland Parks & Recreation > Community and Socialization Community and Socialization Budget Revenues by Fund 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed External Revenues $1,995,897 $2,376,254 $4,273,362 $4,302,468 General Fund $1,908,403 $1,802,097 $4,038,689 $4,075,596 Grants Fund ($4,496) $90,350 $45,000 $45,000 Portland Parks $91,990 $483,807 $189,673 $181,872 Memorial Fund Internal Revenues $11,708,574 $13,999,761 $14,115,579 $12,975,977 General Fund $11,724,556 $13,889,761 $12,888,231 $11,909,092 Grants Fund ($15,982) $0 $0 $0 Parks Capital Improvement Program $0 $110,000 $0 $0 Fund Portland Parks $0 $0 $1,227,348 $1,066,885 Memorial Fund Grand Total $13,704,471 $16,376,015 $18,388,941 $17,278,445 Program Expenses by Major Object Program expenses only include personnel, internal materials and services, external materials and services, and capital. 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed Capital Outlay $12,259 $0 $0 $0 External Materials and $864,904 $1,090,054 $2,374,897 $2,196,933 Services Internal Materials and $981,370 $784,586 $627,908 $597,011 Services Personnel $12,539,629 $13,763,878 $15,315,920 $14,484,501 Grand Total $14,398,162 $15,638,518 $18,318,725 $17,278,445 Program Description and Goals 905

City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget The Community and Socialization program includes a broad range of activities which help all members of the community feel ownership and belonging, as well as opportunities to socialize across culture, age, income, and ability. Programs areas include: • Educational and out-of-school-time services for youth o 11 Portland Parks Preschool classrooms at nine community centers, funded through Multnomah County Preschool For All o Three after school programs at St. Johns, Peninsula, and Charles Jordan Community Centers o Camp programs offered at community centers; SUN Community Schools and Nature Day camp offered in various PP&R parks • Community events • Facility rentals and related services • Community Gardens • Environmental Education • Summer Free For All Free Lunch + Play and Cultural Events • Youth employment opportunities during summer season PP&R is committed to reducing cost as a barrier to access. For fee-based activities, PP&R has an Access Discount for Portlanders with financial need. PP&R conducts regular community survey work to track progress over time and disparities. PP&R operates community gardens and tracks the percentage of the population living within one mile of a community garden. PP&R is working to bring more neighborhoods up to the level of service goal for community garden access. Key actions include the following: • Provide free community events through Summer Free For All cultural events and Free Lunch + Play activities in various park locations. • Provide access to free meals in parks, community centers and SUN Schools. • Provide educational and out-of-school services for youth including preschool and after school programs. • Provide workforce development opportunities for teens and young adults in urban agriculture, natural resources, environmental education, and youth development. • Manage community gardens, including providing Portlanders with an opportunity to grow organic food, developing and supporting community partnerships, and hosting garden events. • Care for Native Gathering Garden to provide space for community to gather, host cultural celebrations, and engage in Indigenous land practices. • Remove cost as a barrier for Portlanders and low-income households to access PP&R recreation programs. • Support volunteers and partner organizations in stewardship of parks, natural areas, community gardens and trails. • Provide free access to space for community partners who provide other services to prioritized community members. Services Enrichment education; Portland Parks Preschool; Community center-based after-school programs; Youth camp activities during school breaks; Youth and teen employment for summer service delivery; Community and partnership events; Summer Free For All free cultural events, movies and concerts and Summer Free For All Free Lunch + Play; Free meals for youth in parks in the summer and preschool and SUN Community Schools during school year; Community space rental bookings; and, the Community Gardens program. Equity Impacts Programs within Community and Socialization serve culturally and linguistically diverse communities across Portland. Many services are offered free or at a reduced cost through the Access Discount program to minimize financial barriers impacting underserved communities. 906

City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget The Community Gardens program provides equitable access to food-growing opportunities, ensuring Gardeners have access to information and services in their preferred language, which includes 26 different languages. Environmental Education ensures all communities have equitable access to outdoor programs and connection to nature. About 67% of Environmental Education youth programs serve Title 1 schools, Head Start, and culturally specific organizations. Teens participating in the Workforce Development program come from 24 different zip codes across the Portland area. Providing meal programs during after-school hours and summer breaks help address food insecurity concerns that disproportionately impacts low-income children. Collectively, these programs promote belonging, access, and community connection while ensuring ADA, Title VI, and language access compliance. Changes to Program There were no substantial changes to this program in FY 2025-26. 907

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