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May 27, 2025

Portland’s Favorite Parks

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Portland’s Favorite Parks

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Just last week, Portland City Council reallocated nearly $2 million to Parks & Recreation in their preliminary budget. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re revisiting a conversation taking stock of our favorite green spaces. Which are the best for a picnic with friends or an afternoon out with your dog? Host Claudia Meza talks about some of our favorite parks with long-time contributor and Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance, senior producer Giulia Fiaoni, and you, our listeners!

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